This is a subtle story about an elephant who is down in the dumps.
Illustrated with a striking contrast between shadow and light, the moody blue elephant appears to live in a different world from his colorful savannah friends.
Empathy is a tricky emotion for children and adults alike to grasp, but The Shadow Elephant manages to walk the line between sadness, understanding, and emotional connection.
Here we witness in a natural and comfortable way that it's okay to be sad.