A Memory of Elephants: A gentle story about grief, wisdom, and finding one's way forward Hardcover – February 23, 2026

This tender tale of children navigating grief offers gentle guidance for parents, educators, and clinicians, making it a supportive resource for children’s grief. This book uses symbolism in order for adults to hear the child's interpretation of the story, Not for the adult or book to tell the story. What does the season of winter mean? Grief? What happened to the fourth elephant? Children will project their loss on the story. Who do the owls, magpies and ducks represent? Are their statements and advice helpful?For readers who cherish The Velveteen Rabbit and The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse —A Memory of Elephants is a tender journey through love that remains. A Memory of Elephants is a gentle, thoughtful story about grief, presence, and the voices we encounter when something important is lost.Set in a quiet winter forest, a baby elephant walks alongside a memory of elephants while others gather nearby—watching, waiting, and offering different ways of responding. Some voices urge strength or speed. Others offer silence, companionship, and time. A small lantern glows, dims, and steadies, reflecting what grief often feels like from the inside.Written with spare language and rich symbolism, A Memory of Elephants invites children—and the adults who care for them—to slow down, notice, and trust that grief does not need to be fixed or hurried. The story models boundaries, compassion, and presence without explaining or instructing, making it suitable for shared reading, therapeutic settings, or quiet reflection. Discussion prompts are provided in the appendix for parents/guardians, teachers and clinicians.This book is intended for:Parents whose children are navigating loss or changecaregivers seeking supportive languagecounselors, educators, and clinicians working with grief Read more