David McKee

David John McKee[1] (2 January 1935 – 6 April 2022) was a British writer and illustrator. His works were about children's books and animations. He was the United Kingdom's nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2006.

David John McKee
McKee at the Montreuil Book Festival in 2011
Born(1935-01-02)January 2, 1935
Tavistock, Devon, England
DiedApril 6, 2022(2022-04-06) (aged 87)
Provence, France
OccupationAuthor, illustrator
Notable work
  • Elmer the Patchwork Elephant
  • Mr Benn

McKee died on 6 April 2022 after a short illness, aged 87.[2]

References
  1. "David (John) McKee Biography (1935–) – Sidelights". jrank.org. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
  2. "David McKee: Mr Benn and Elmer author dies aged 87". BBC News. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
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