My Elephant Is Blue

Written by Melinda Szymanik · Illustrated by Vasanti Unka

Can anything lift the weight of sadness when it feels like an elephant on your chest?

4.2 Goodreads · 172 ratings

32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

A young child feels crushed by an elephant named Blue, a symbol of their overwhelming sadness. As they search for ways to lighten this burden, they explore smiles, gentle nudges, and even chocolate. Will they find the key to making Blue disappear? This heartfelt journey invites readers to ponder how to cope with the heavy weight of emotions and discover hope in unexpected places.

From the publisher

What will help when the blues leave you feeling as though you’re crushed beneath an elephant? Will a smile do the trick? A gentle nudge? Chocolate? A walk? Can anyone–or anything–make the elephant go away?Warm, empathetic, hopeful, and often funny, My Elephant Is Blue is an inviting exploration of the experience of living under the weight of sadness.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.

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