About This Book
Ollie the Purple Elephant introduces readers to Ollie, a unique purple elephant who is thrilled to join the McLaughlin family in their New York City apartment. However, the family's resident cat, Ginger, feels displaced and plots to get rid of Ollie by sending him to the circus. This picture book, suitable for ages 3-7, explores themes of jealousy, acceptance, and finding your place within a family, using a whimsical premise to address common childhood feelings about new siblings or family additions. It's a gentle story that can spark conversations about empathy and welcoming others.
Ollie the purple elephant is delighted to move into the McLaughlin family's New York City apartment, but their cat, Ginger, is not pleased and devises a plan to send Ollie away with the circus.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think Ollie felt when he first moved in with the McLaughlin family? How about when Ginger started making plans?
2
Why do you think Ginger wanted to send Ollie away? Have you ever felt jealous or worried when something new came into your life?
3
What could Ginger have done differently to welcome Ollie? What could Ollie have done to make friends with Ginger?
4
How did the McLaughlin family show love to both Ollie and Ginger?
5
What does it mean to truly belong somewhere? How can we help new people or pets feel like they belong?
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