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Books by David McKee | Wonderlit

Books by David McKee

12 books · Ages 2–9

Known for the King Rollo and Elmer series, David McKee writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–9, alongside 8 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, friendship & social, empathy & kindness.

Series

King Rollo's Playroom and Other Stories

1 book · Ages 3–6

Elmer and the Kangaroo

Elmer and the Hippos

Elmer and Rose

3 books · Ages 2–7

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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Two competitive admirals cause chaos in their small town as they desperately try to prove who is the most important pers

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The Day the Tide Went Out - and Out - and Out - and Out - and Out -

For the child with a playful imagination who loves asking why things are the way they are. This quirky tale reimagines t

Cover of I Hate My Teddy Bear

By Age Range

King Rollo's Playroom and Other Stories

Elmer and the Kangaroo

Not Now, Bernard

Two Admirals

The Day the Tide Went Out - and Out - and Out - and Out - and Out -

Common Themes

Humor Friendship & Social Empathy & Kindness Nature & Outdoors Being Different Curiosity & Wonder Animals Art & Creativity

I Hate My Teddy Bear

David McKee

For the child who uses bickering and boasting to hide their feelings, this surreal adventure explores how friendship sur

Ages 4–8

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The Hill and the Rock

When Mr. and Mrs. Quest move a giant rock to improve their view, their entire hilltop home unexpectedly deflates into a

Cover of The Conquerors

A powerful general sets out to conquer a small country and force them to change, only to find his own soldiers transform

Cover of Three Monsters

For the child encountering someone new and unfamiliar, this vibrant fable explores how to move past suspicion to find th

I Hate My Teddy Bear

Two Admirals

The Day the Tide Went Out - and Out - and Out - and Out - and Out -

I Hate My Teddy Bear

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