McKee, David. Elmer and the Bedtime Story. David McKee, Illus. Picture Book. Andersen, 03/2022. [24]pp. $17.99. 978-1-7284-4970-8. Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Series. ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-1.
Elmer the patchwork elephant is asked to watch two baby elephants while the mother visits her sister. He’s to read a bedtime story to help the youngsters sleep since she will be back late. Elmer takes the youngster around to various animal dads, asking what kinds of stories they tell their kids and getting them all tired out in the process. The typical McKee-style illustrations depict elephants having fun visiting the various animals and time passing before they all fall asleep. A simple, quiet bedtime story for the end of any reader’s day.
Joshua Rees, Daly City Public Library