The Martin Family has a habit of avoiding difficult conversations. Hurt feelings go unspoken, frustrations build, and problems are left unresolved. Before long, Hannah notices something unusual happening--her beloved plush elephant comes to life, and begins growing inside their home.

With every ignored problem and unspoken frustration, the elephant grows larger and larger eventually becoming impossible to overlook. As the family struggles to reclaim their home, they discover that avoiding problems only makes them bigger.

The Elephant in the Room is a creative and thought-provoking story that helps children understand the importance of honesty, communication, and facing challenges together.l Through a powerful visual metaphor, young readers discover that even the biggest problems can shrink when people are willing to talk and listen and work through them together.