Eli the Elephant has a special day planned with Finley the Flamingo until he learns disappointing news that Finley comes down with the flu and has to cancel their much-anticipated play date. Eli experiences all the emotions. From initial excitement and joy to disappointment, anger, and sadness, to coming full circle and being grateful and happy again. Eli learns helpful tools to work through his big feelings and emotions. In the process, he practices kindness for his friend which not only helps her to heal but shifts his mood, mindset, and perspective in the process. This insightful book of charming rhymes, colorful illustrations, and whimsical animal characters includes important life skills as well as practical steps to work through big feelings that can help anyone, young and old alike! This is the second book from the Pals with Purpose series. This series is designed to spark curiosity, foster lifelong learning, offer opportunities for crucial conversations, empower children to grow into kind and compassionate humans, embrace diversity, inspire greatness, practice kindness, encourage generosity, and so much more! This series is suitable for girls, boys, toddlers, preschoolers and primary school students and is a wonderful addition to a children's library as well as a great toolkit addition for parents, teachers and counselors!