Two Elephants

A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling to collaborate with a friend or sibling, especially when they have different ideas about how to solve a problem. This simple story follows two elephants, one large and one small, who both want to reach a delicious piece of fruit. After trying and failing on their own, they realize their individual strengths are not enough. They must stop bickering and learn to combine their unique skills to achieve their common goal. For children aged 6 to 8, the book's clear, direct narrative and supportive illustrations make abstract concepts like cooperation and valuing differences easy to understand. It's an excellent choice for modeling positive social skills and starting a conversation about why teamwork is often better than going it alone.