Why Does an Elephant Have a Rainbow Striped Trunk and Polka Dot Ears

About the Book

Happy the elephant is cheerful, kind, and excited to be unique. She is not all grey like the other elephants. Instead, Happy has a rainbow striped trunk and polka dot ears. One day, it begins to rain in Happy’s little village. It rains and rains. The townspeople are excited to have water to make the crops grow, and the elephants love playing in puddles. However, the storm gets out of hand, and eventually the power goes out in Happy’s village. Happy the elephant has a solution! She has a way to bring light to the darkness. Because she is different, Happy is able to save the day. Happy’s story is about diversity and celebrating who you are because we’re all different in one way or another—and that is what makes us special.

About the Author

Myrna Mcleod grew up in Western Australia. She is a published poet, visual artist and designer. She holds several Diplomas, Certificates and a Bachelors Degree. Including from the Australian College of Journalism. Western Australian College of Art and Design. TAFE and a Bachelor of Arts from Edith Cowan University. In 1997 she was awarded the Editors Choice Award from the International Library of poetry. She has been published in two anthologies and is currently completing a qualification in Counselling and Psychology and has one son.