Grief Is An Elephant by Tamara Ellis Smith and Nancy Whitesides is an imaginative and heartfelt children's book reminding us that there is no loss without love.

When Grief first arrives, it is like an elephant—so big that there is hardly room for anything else. But over time, Grief can become smaller and smaller—first a deer, then a fox, a mouse, and finally a flickering firefly in the darkness leading us down a path of loving remembrance. This lyrical work is an empathetic and comforting balm for anyone who is experiencing grief, be it grieving the loss of a loved one or losses in the world around us. 

We recommend this book for younger children - approximately ages 3 to 8 - who are navigating any type of loss including ambiguous or anticipatory grief. 

To accompany this book, you can download their free educator guide to support the power of picture books to nurture connections and conversations in times of grief. 

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Publisher: Chronicle Books

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