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Biografisk notat
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.A wonderfully involving tale... (Children) will love the story of Melric, resplendent in his red and gold starry gown but suffering from magician's block.
- Kate Kellaway, Observer
Packed with detail... Another success for McKee!
The School Librarian
David McKee is a genius.
The Times
A strong story with a very good moral
Lovereading
A gem of a story. There's also a gentle underlying message about the value of being independent.
Armadillo Magazine