A jewel of a middle-grade novel about a resilient little girl who longs for her dad to break free from the elephant of his depression.When Olive's dad drags himself to work in the morning, the elephant goes with him. When he comes home again, so does the elephant. It's always there, heavy and silent, casting a shadow of sadness over him. Olive knows it has been like this since her mother passed away when she was a year old, and she can't stand to see her father burdened anymore. With help from her grandfather and her best friend Arthur, she hatches a plan to rid her family of the elephant once and for all.Before long, she'll learn that while happiness isn't that simple, small things can move mountains&#8213;or elephants.Award-winning author-illustrator Peter Carnavas portrays a child's response to her father's depression with na ve wisdom. In defiance of the looming grey presence, The Elephant is an intergenerational story of resilience, family, and hope.

The Elephant

Children's Books

Carnavas, Peter

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Bolinda Audio

Jessica's Box

Will Jessica find a friend at school? It's not easy when you're shy, so every day she brings her cardboard box filled with something different to share. Until, finally, she discovers that all she truly needs to share is herself. Jessica's Box will capture the heart of every child, parent, teacher ... and friend.

Literature & Fiction

Kane/Miller Book Publishers

A jewel of a middle-grade novel about a resilient little girl who longs for her dad to break free from the elephant of his depression. When Olive's dad drags himself to work in the morning, the elephant goes with him. When he comes home again, so does the elephant. It's always there, heavy and silent, casting a shadow of sadness over him. Olive knows it has been like this since her mother passed away when she was a year old, and she can't stand to see her father burdened anymore. With help from her grandfather and her best friend Arthur, she hatches a plan to rid her family of the elephant once and for all. Before long, she'll learn that while happiness isn't that simple, small things can move mountains--or elephants. Award-winning author-illustrator Peter Carnavas portrays a child's response to her father's depression with naïve wisdom. In defiance of the looming grey presence, The Elephant is an intergenerational story of resilience, family, and hope.

Animals

Pajama Press

From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Peter Carnavas comes a gentle breeze of a picture book with themes of mindfulness, observation, and being present in the natural world. Mary was a quiet girl. She thought quiet thoughts, stepped quiet steps, and whispered quiet words. Mary knows how to savor the small things. Wonder is everywhere: in the rustle of leaves, in the sigh of a sleeping dog, in the wingbeats of the birds who visit her upcycled feeders. But Mary's family couldn't be more different. Amidst the sound of blow-dryers, blenders, lawnmowers, and her brother's trombone, Mary goes almost unnoticed. It isn't until her family starts searching the neighborhood for her that they begin to see the world through her eyes. A Quiet Girl invites young readers (and the noisy adults in their lives) to appreciate the thousand little pleasures that surround us--if only we would notice them.

A Quiet Girl

Pajama Pr

The Great Expedition

Action & Adventure

Blue Whale Blues

New Frontier Publishing

Boy on the Page

Jessica starts school wanting to make a big impression â€“ and lots of friends. Each day she brings something special in her box, but her efforts go unrewarded. Then, by accident, she discovers the best thing she has to offer. Age 3+

Jessicas Box CP edition

Sarah's Heavy Heart

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