My Elephant Is Blue
My Elephant Is Blue
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My Elephant Is Blue

Written by Melinda Szymanik & illustrated by Vasanti Unka
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
Apr 11, 2023
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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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feelings and emotionselephantssocial themesdepression and mental illnesssadness

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781947888418
    Publication Date
    April 11, 2023
    Publisher
    Flyaway Books
    Original Publication Date
    May 11, 2021
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022029574

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