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.
Why am I so blue? is the ongoing question that Ellie and her two friends Roo and Leo face in this heartwarming and easy-to-read, fun book. When Ellie sees her two friends Roo and Leo having a bad day, she learns how to be a true friend and support them through their problems. She soon notices that with a little laughter, love, and support, she is able to teach herself and others the true meaning of friendship and confidence.
Within the pages of The Blue Elephant readers will find talking animals, beautiful African settings, and the engaging story of a father in search of the mysterious blue elephant. Join this new father on his quest to find a remarkable animal that will help him raise beautiful, talented, brave, and strong daughters. With whimsical passages, a bit of magic, and a touching ending the Blue Elephant is an endearing testament to the special bond forged between fathers and daughters.
How can India and the rest of the world use culture as a tool for shared progress? In The Blue Elephant, Rahul Das, a reverse migrant, consultant and backpacker explores Soft Power, an abstract topic in International Relations, by weaving together his experiences with relatable ideas. ‘A comprehensive introduction to the why, what and how of Soft Power; Timely, thoughtful and trenchant.‘ KISHORE MANDHYAN, FORMER POLITICAL DIRECTOR, CABINET OF THE UN SECRETARY GENERAL ‘A much-needed spotlight on the need for India to reprioritise its Soft Power’ SUHASINI HAIDAR, DIPLOMATIC EDITOR, THE HINDU ‘A quirky mix of hard research and personal narrative’ TEJASVI SURYA, HON’BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT ‘This book has a soul, a positive intent and is firmly supported by strong intellectual understanding; must be discussed by national leaders and the mainstream media’ RAHUL EASWAR, AUTHOR ‘The Blue Elephant charts out a dynamic path to embolden India in times to come’ MIRA MISRA KAUSHIK, ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE ‘An interesting concept distilled in a unique and relatable manner. Our vibrant youth must be aware of our Soft Power potential’ DR RITESH MALIK, ENTREPRENEUR ‘An easy read as it shares Rahul’s experiences across his travels’ DATO ONG ENG BIN, CEO, OCBC BANK MALAYSIA ‘A great view of the steps India must take to assert itself on the global stage’ BALAJI VISWANATHAN, QUORA TOP WRITER ‘Rahul has chosen a fascinating topic and expressed his thoughts breezily, with flair’. SHASHANK MANI TRIPATHI, FOUNDER, JAGRITI YATRA ‘Soft Power presents a huge opportunity for India, the country that aims to be the next great power. Rahul Das hammers home this idea comfortably in The Blue Elephant.’ SUBRAMANI MANCOMBU, EXECUTIVE EDITOR, SWARAJYAMAG
An outstanding new voice in memoir, Christine Herbert takes the reader on a "time-machine tour" of her Peace Corps volunteer service as a health worker and educator from 2004-2006 in Zambia. Rather than a retrospective, this narrative unfolds in the present tense, propelling the reader alongside the memoirist through a fascinating exploration of a life lived "off the grid." At turns harrowing, playful, dewy-eyed and wise, the author's heart and candor illuminate every chapter, whether she is the heroine of the tale or her own worst enemy. Even at her most petulant, the laugh-out-loud humor scuppers any "white savior" mentality and lays bare the undeniable humanity-and humility-of the storyteller. Through it all, an undeniable love for Zambia-its people, land and culture-shines through. A must-read for the armchair adventurer, a book about Zambia - a personal Peace Corps Memoir.
Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes in this New York Times bestselling picture book from the Growing Hearts series! Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is sure to become a storytime favorite.
