Michael Elephant was just like all the other little Elephants. But one day, something different happened. Michael got sick . . .

An emotionally honest look at childhood illness, the story of Michael Elephant will be a comfort to kids and families coping with hospitalization and the big feelings it can entail. A special message to parents is also included.

Meet the Creators

Author

Kathleen O’Halloran Blake

Kathleen O'Halloran Blake had a busy household with four children. She's now a proud grandmother with five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Story-telling was always a part of her life. Creating a story to help her four-year-old son Michael deal with the sad and scary feelings when hospitalized, helped him understand he was not at fault and even helped him find fun and humor in the hospital.

She received a BA in Social Work from the College of St. Catherine, served children grades K-12 as a School Interventionist, children of chemically dependent parents, and chemically dependent women and was a faith-based community organizer addressing the post-treatment systemic barriers the women faced.

Brittany Resch Coker

Illustrator

Brittany is a graphic designer, artist and illustrator living in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and son - incidentally, their VERY OWN Michael. She is a career graphic designer and aspires to illustrate more published works. In her spare time, she likes to find opportunities to create public art and contribute to local organizations.

In an age of imposing technology, Brittany is focused on human-centered communications, with a focus on how real people receive and perceive art and information. You can see more of her work HERE.