An Elephant in the Living Room is a children’s book by Marion H. Typpo that encourages empathy and understanding in children faced with difficult subjects in their lives, such as divorce and the death of a loved one. Through the story, an elephant appears in the living room of the protagonist, who is faced with handling the tough topics by herself. Through various strategies, she is able to show her care and understanding for the elephant, even though it’s impossible for her to understand the situation. In the end, her family is able to explain the subjects in a way that children understand and the elephant disappears from the living room.