Elephant of Sadness, Butterfly of Joy

Elephant of Sadness, Butterfly of Joy, a collection of twenty-four picture poems, links animals with emotions and uses sensory imagery to spark wonder, paint word pictures to ponder, and see the world from a new perspective. Whether expressing hope, frustration, surprise, or contentment, each poem helps illustrate the emotional spectrum of the human spirit. The words and delightful watercolor illustrations work together to help children identify, understand, and name their feelings. This keepsake book evokes metaphoric thinking in young readers and opens space for teachers, parents, and care-givers to encourage conversations surrounding social-emotional learning, something needed now more than ever.