I Can Eat This Elephant All by Myself!

Every military child needs a boost to get through a hard day. This beautifully illustrated social-emotional learning picture book does the trick.

I Can Eat This Elephant All by Myself! is a social-emotional learning story that teaches children how to manage stinky feelings by doing little things and taking one day at a time.

Nate has been served a big elephant on his plate and he must eat it. Nate’s elephant represents all the emotions in his small body. He experiences feeling excited, angry, scared, unsure and anxious all at once. Nate talks about how he feels and ideas to cope with other children by sharing some cool ways he manages his unique military family lifestyle.

I Can Eat This ElephantAll by Myself! is an eye-catching irresistible book that delights, entertains, and educates young readers on a universal message of coping with feelings and how to remain strong and positive on the good and not-so-good days.

This interactive book is perfect for

Preschool classrooms and elementary school teachers looking for books on feelings, social-emotional learning, mindfulness, and social skills to support military-connected children.School counselors and children’s therapists looking to understand better and support military children and their families.Military families, parents and guardians looking for books on emotions, courage, and helping children thrive the unique military family lifestyle.