Don't Think About Purple Elephants

By Susanne Merritt, Gwynneth Jones (Illustrator)

Sophie battles nighttime worries until a whimsical solution involving elephants changes everything.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Sophie struggles with nighttime worries that keep her awake and grumpy. Her family's attempts to help only worsen her anxiety, until her mother suggests a playful solution involving purple elephants. As Sophie imagines these colorful creatures, her worries fade, and she finds peace. This whimsical tale offers a charming approach to easing childhood anxiety, resonating with both children and parents.

From the publisher

Sometimes Sophie worries - especially at night when everything is calm and quiet. Her family all try to help, but somehow they just make it worse. Until her mother thinks of a new approach…that just might involve an elephant or two!

But wait, don’t think about purple elephants, whatever you do! Whimsical and humorous, this little girl’s story of finding a way to ease her worry resonates with children and parents everywhere. Don’t Think About Purple Elephants is an excellent resource for social and emotional learning for parents and teachers.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 3–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 690L

Themes & topics

Books about elephants Books about feelings and emotions Books about anxiety Books about social themes

What readers & critics say

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“This book has interesting illustrations, some may be a bit strange or scary (there is a cover of a book with monsters on it. It deals with mental health issues like anxiety.”

The Notorious RAD

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