About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels they do not have a specific talent or feels overshadowed by more outgoing peers. It is a gentle, visually stunning story about Ellie, an elephant who watches her zoo friends use their physical strengths to save their home while she struggles to find her own contribution. Through a chance discovery with a paintbrush, she realizes her unique creative voice is exactly what the community needs. This book is ideal for children ages 3 to 7, offering a beautiful lesson on self-worth and the importance of artistic expression. Parents will appreciate the way it validates quiet observation and the idea that everyone has a 'spark' waiting to be found.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The threat of losing one's home (the zoo closing) is the central conflict. It is handled metaphorically through the animals' perspective. The resolution is hopeful and celebratory, emphasizing community effort and individual purpose.
