Elephants DO Forget: How Emory Found His Memory

A Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner in Special Needs & Disability Awareness, Emory's journey is one your child won't forget.

"This book is a great addition to the bookshelf."

"It's more than a story. It's a powerful teaching tool."

"Teaches valuable lessons in kindness and friendship. The grandkids especially loved it."

"Perfect for story time, bedtime, or starting conversations about kindness and patience."

When Emory the elephant loses both his way-and his memory-in the heart of the forest, two unlikely friends-a clever parrot and a wise frog-step in to help. Through patience, teamwork, and imagination, they show young readers how to respond with care when someone needs a little extra support.

Elephants DO Forget: How Emory Found His Memory is a soulful story filled with quiet strength. Tender, wise, and beautifully illustrated, this enlightening picture book gently introduces young readers to the concept of memory loss and helps them understand what it means to support someone living with a disability.

Inspired by author P.E. Shadrick's personal experience with a loved one's dementia, this storybook offers a gentle, hopeful way for families to begin conversations about aging, disability, and caring for others-with compassion and courage.

Why Families, Educators, and Counselors Love Elephants DO Forget:

• Engaging, full-color illustrations that soothe and inspire
• Memorable animal characters kids adore and adults appreciate
• Award-winning, compassionate story that introduces disability and memory loss with care
• Perfect for ages 3-7: ideal for bedtime, classrooms, and therapy settings
• A meaningful choice for families navigating change or emotional growth

Whether you're supporting a child through big emotions or simply looking to share a heartwarming animal adventure, Elephants DO Forget is a story kids remember-and grow from.

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, P.E. Shadrick grew up surrounded by masterful storytellers. She nurtured a passion for creativity through design and writing, eventually building a career in marketing and communications.After achieving success, Shadrick fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a published author. Leveraging her expertise, she wrote her debut book, 'Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs, ' in 2024, followed by 'Elephants DO Forget - How Emory Found His Memory' in 2025.She currently resides with her family in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian mountains.