Elephants are odd but lovable creatures. It has been proven that they are a lot smarter than we think and when one of their number dies, they have their own way of emotionally grieving this loss.

Willy was a talented elephant who could stand on one leg and who proved himself to be a good listener with his extra large ears. He was invited everywhere so people can watch him paint using the end of his tail as a brush. Willy had a busy schedule. Sometimes he was called upon to help push the immovable. Willy had a rich and full life using all his odd body parts to do what he was asked to do.

This clever children's book was written by Geert De Kockere, a Belgian author who delivers a Zen-like message about making very moment count and doing what we can with 100 percent of our talent and energy. The charming illustrations are by Carll Cneut.