David McKee Mr Benn

The Devon-born writer sold more than 10 million copies of his books around the world and won a number of awards.

He became great friends with everyone he encountered - staff, authors and illustrators alike. The Devon-born writer sold more than 10 million copies of his books around the world and won a number of awards. The Devon-born writer sold more than 10 million copies of his books around the world and won a number of awards.

D. avid McKee, the children's author and illustrator known for the Mr Benn series, has died at the age of 87. He died surrounded by his family “following a ...

“‘Not Now Bernard’ was a great phrase that could serve as a corrective to us parents ignoring our children. Mr Benn was a wonderful introduction to fantasy. He became great friends with everyone he encountered – staff, authors and illustrators alike. He was 87. “David died surrounded by his family, following a short illness in the South of France, where he has spent a lot of time in recent years. He died surrounded by his family “following a short illness” in the South of France, where he spent much of his later life.

David McKee, the best selling children's author and creator Mr Benn has died at the age of 87.

McKee started out in children's books back in 1964 with Two Can Toucan and became a household name selling millions of copies of his Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant books David McKee, the best selling children's author and creator of Mr Benn has died at the age of 87 McKee started out in children's books back in 1964 with Two Can Toucan and became a household name selling millions of copies of his Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant books.

Author and illustrator of the children's books including Elmer, Mr Benn and Not Now, Bernard has died following a short illness.

The themes of inclusivity, celebration and friendship that run through the Elmer stories led the Guardian to hail Elmer as an LGBT hero in 2014. McKee wrote and illustrated 29 original stories about the beloved multi-coloured patchwork elephant Elmer, the first of which was published in 1968. The author and illustrator died surrounded by family in the south of France following a short illness.

He died surrounded by his family “following a short illness” in the South of France, where he spent much of his later life. The Devon-born writer sold more than ...

“‘Not Now Bernard’ was a great phrase that could serve as a corrective to us parents ignoring our children. Mr Benn was a wonderful introduction to fantasy. He became great friends with everyone he encountered – staff, authors and illustrators alike. He was 87. “David died surrounded by his family, following a short illness in the South of France, where he has spent a lot of time in recent years. He died surrounded by his family “following a short illness” in the South of France, where he spent much of his later life.

The news was confirmed by his publisher Andersen Press, who says he died at his home in the South of France after a short illness. A spokesperson released a ...

Andersen Press founder Klaus Flugge also said: “I am devastated by the sudden death of my best friend, David McKee. He was as close to Andersen Press as I am. McKee wrote 29 Elmer books, which have sold over 10 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 60 languages. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

The Devon-born writer sold more than 10 million copies of his books around the world and won a number of awards.

He was 87. “David died surrounded by his family, following a short illness in the South of France, where he has spent a lot of time in recent years. The beloved author died surrounded by his family "following a short illness" in the South of France where he spent much of his time.

David McKee, the children's author and illustrator known for the Mr Benn series, has died at the age of 87.

He became great friends with everyone he encountered - staff, authors and illustrators alike. He was 87. He died surrounded by his family "following a short illness" in the South of France, where he spent much of his later life.

B. est-selling British author and creator of Mr Benn David McKee has died aged 87. The writer had passed away at his home in the South of France “following a ...

He became great friends with everyone he encountered – staff, authors and illustrators alike.” He added: “Picture books are a child’s first glimpse into the art world and, in some way, especially with some of my books, the illustrations are actually more important than the story.” He was 87.

Children's author and illustrator David McKee has died suddenly at the age of 87. He died surrounded by his family in the South of France, where he spent ...

I’m sure they are aware of how many childrens lives were enriched by his work.” Author and illustrator James Mayhew said: “Very sad to hear that the legendary David McKee has died. Sympathies to his family and friends. I guess Mr Benn has stepped through the shopkeeper’s magic door for the last time.” Mr Benn appears in several children’s books, and he was the subject of an animated television series of the same name which was shown on the BBC in 1971 and 1972. David McKee, the children’s author and illustrator known for the Mr Benn series, has died at the age of 87.

The Devon-born writer sold more than 10 million copies of his books around the world and won a number of awards.

He was 87. “David died surrounded by his family, following a short illness in the South of France, where he has spent a lot of time in recent years. The beloved author died surrounded by his family "following a short illness" in the South of France where he spent much of his time.

The bestselling author, who sold more than 10 million copies of his books worldwide, died following a short illness. | ITV National News.

The Department for Education shared a tweet saying it was "very sad" to hear news of the "much-loved author", adding that "generations of children" enjoyed his works. He became great friends with everyone he encountered – staff, authors and illustrators alike. “He was there from the very beginning and essential to the origin of the company.