A gentle story about how little elephant Stefek searches for his lost plush friend helps children recognize and name emotions such as sadness, anger, or embarrassment. The book brings a soothing message, encourages empathy, and shows that with the help of friends, even difficult moments are easier to get through.
Little elephant Stefek can’t find his favorite plush teddy bear. Where could it be? Bunny comforts his sad friend and promises to help him search. But before Stefek can hug his cuddly toy again, he goes through a whole series of situations that bring up different feelings.
This sweet children’s book is a great aid for shared reading and talking together about what children are experiencing. Young readers will easily recognize moments in the story that they have already been through themselves, and thanks to that they will better understand their own emotions and the reactions of the people around them.
- An emotion-focused story – helps children recognize and understand feelings
- Supports empathy and friendship
- Suitable for the youngest readers as well as shared reading with parents
Specifications
- Type
- Children’s book
- Theme
- Emotions and feelings (sadness, anger, embarrassment, and more)
- Main characters
- Little elephant Stefek, bunny
- Suitable for
- Very young children
