Elizabeth Ann Liechty - The Blue Elephant

Praise for The Blue Elephant

The Blue Elephantis a wondrous childrens book full of insight, discovery, and compassion. It deals with a young persons grief in a way that explains the confusion, sadness, and self-doubt that occurs in all of us. Joys journey of self-discovery realistically deals with a childs dread of being different and the insecurity of her place in the world. Its heartfelt with a touch of magical interpretation.

PATTI O. WHITE, Emmy Award-Winning Producer/Writer,

Former CBS News ( 60 Minutes, CBS Reports, 30 Minutes), Principal/Owner of FILMSTERS Television and Film production company, Annapolis Film Festival Co-Founder and Festival Director

The Blue Elephantis a beautiful story that helps children to make sense of their emotions after experiencing the death of someone they loved. The story demonstrates how sadness and joy can coexist in ones feelings and that the essence of life is found in hope. This powerful, yet simple story of Joys journey through sadness helps children to understand that grief is a normal process and, by allowing themselves to experience their emotions, leads to greater understanding of their unique purpose in life.

MICHAEL MCHALE, MHA, LNHA, President & CEO

The Blue Elephantis a delightful story of how our sense of being different can lead us on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, loss, and giving back. Regardless of our age, Joy and Hope are companions who can support us on our journey through life.

BEN MARCANTONIO, President & CEO, Hospice of the Chesapeake

The Blue Elephantis a beautiful story of discovery and purpose in the midst of a confusing world. A story that encourages readers of all ages to remember that while there is sadness in every life, there is also hope and from hope joy can spring.

JOSH BURNETT, Lead Pastor of Revolution Church, Annapolis, MD

The Blue Elephantis a whimsical book and is beautifully illustrated in watercolor. Its a story of how young friends can help each other in times of grief, and find a sense of purpose in doing so. Its a sweet and gentle book on learning life lessons.

DAVID HARTCORN, Author of 49 at 49: Portraiture in Two Mediums

This sweet and heartfelt story demonstrates the power of friendship, and how learning to cherish our uniqueness can result in our making a deep and lasting difference in the world.

SARAH MONTGOMERY, Coordinator of Children and Family Programs at Chesapeake Life Center

A lot of research supports the idea that our basic frameworks for life are set by age ten. Childrens books matter. Good childrens book matter more. Elizabeth Liechty has written a good one. I grew up in an age when different often carried any negative connotations. Different skin color. Different race. The Blue Elephantis an endearing and sweet tale that might modify some of our kids basic frameworks for life. I like it because Elizabeth is not a professional writer. Shes an amateur, a word we get from the Latin amatorand the Italian amatorelover. Elizabeth wrote The Blue Elephantout of love for kids. But dont feel bad if you like it as well. I didand Im well past the age of ten!

MIKE METZGER, CEO of the Clapham Institute

A blue elephant named Joy and a butterfly named Hopewhat else could any child want? But theres morethe insight that no matter what color you are, you have a unique purpose, something no one else can do. This book will charm you, make you wiser, and, yes, give you hope and joy.

BARBARA BRADLEY HAGERTY, Author of Life Reimagined