STORYWRAPS: "My Elephant is Blue"

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My Elephant is Blue

Authored by Melinda Szymanik

Illustrated by Vasanti Unka

Specs

* Reading Age: 3-7 years

* Grade Level: PS-2

* Length: 40 pages

* Publisher: Flyaway Books

* Pub. Date: April 10, 2023

* ISBN-10: 1947888412

* ISBN-13: 978-1947888418

* Language: English

Praise

“With support and the realization that you can’t fix a problem by ignoring it comes some relief—and a plethora of other colors for the child’s new companion to move through. The collage illustrations are a warm complement to this comforting story about addressing childhood mental health struggles.” – Foreword Reviews

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The Book

This is an important book for kids when they are feeling as though they are being crushed beneath a big blue heavy elephant. The book highlights how to deal and manage heavy feelings that they are experiencing.

A deep sense of sadness envelops a little child who tries hard to expel it alone but is unable to make it go away.

Mom and Dad are worried and encourage the child to cheer up a bit and smile at it. That does not work. Mom takes every book on elephants out of the library and starts reading. Dad calls an elephant specialist that someone recommends. There is no luck in dispelling the blue beast. Other ideas are pursued: perhaps chocolate? a walk? a picnic in the park? Something must enable that HUGE blue elephant to go away.

"My Elephant is Blue" is a very helpful exploration in finding how to recognize and manage living under the weight of sadness for a young child.

A reading guide with discussion questions based on the book, activities to help children explore its themes, and a list of resources for more information will be available April 2023 at flyawaybooks.com/resources.

The book is written so young children are able to better understand their feelings and anxieties. It is a wonderful way to open up meaningful conversations between a parent and child and the sadness that is overwhelming them. I highly recommend this book.

Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS!

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Meet the Author

Melinda Szymanik is an author of picture books, short stories, and novels for children and young adults. Her works have received numerous honors. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, where she loves watching movies, eating out with her favorite people, and traveling.

About the Illustrator

Vasanti Unka is an award-winning writer, designer, and illustrator noted for her riotously colorful and inventive artwork. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand.

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