In Don't Think About Purple Elephants by Susan Whelan, Sophie has a problem – she worries. All sorts of "what ifs" fill her mind when she gets into bed. During the day when she's busy with school, playing games, being with her brother and sister, she doesn't worry. But once in bed she just can't get to sleep.
Her family offers all sorts of help but nothing works until Sophie's mother introduces the purple elephants...
Harriet loves this book – and the idea of purple elephants. The illustrations by Gwyneth Jones are perfectly charming and offer lots of topics for discussion as well as reinforcing the ideas of the narrative. Susan Whelan has taken a common problem experienced by children and has given it a gentle twist for a humorous resolution. Might help a few worried parents as well!
PWT rating: ♥♥♥♥♥
Published by EK Books Don't Think About Purple Elephants