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ELMER and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee at the Horniman Museum and Gardens

Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 12:15

From 21 October 2022 step into David McKee’s colourful world at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in this first ever major retrospective of his striking illustrations and celebrate over 30 years of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

Elmer remains one of the most widely read children’s book series of all time, selling over ten million copies worldwide since it was first published by Andersen Press in 1989. Visitors will also meet many of McKee’s other classic characters in the exhibition, including Not Now Bernard, King Rollo and Mr. Benn.

First stop is Elmer’s world, where visitors will be greeted by a big magnetic Elmer game and enjoy the ultimate Instagram moment. The adventure continues as guests walk through Elmer’s jungle, encountering characters and stories along the way.

As well as illustrations from the Elmer series there will be original artwork from Not Now Bernard, Mr Benn and an original storyboard of King Rollo. Visit the fancy-dress costume shop featured in Mr Benn, with dressing up and reading areas.

Fri 21 October 2022 – Sun 16 April 2023

An exhibition from Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books

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Horniman Museum and Gardens