From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo. Ollie is a purple elephant who is lost and has no place to call home. Until Shelby and Peter find him in the park—and invite him to live with them. Soon Ollie is a regular part of the family. He doesn't have a room to call his own, but he doesn't mind. He is happy. He loves hopscotch and kickball—but most of all he loves the dance parties the McLaughlins have after dinner. But Mr. Puddlebottom, the downstairs neighbor, most certainly does not love Ollie. And neither does the McLaughlins' cat, Ginger. Ollie has taken her spot on the couch at night. When the conspirators hatch a plan to get rid of Ollie, the purple elephant walks right into their trap—and onto a circus cart. Will he ever be reunited with his family?

Welcome to “The Adventures of Big Ollie, Voice Power.” Ollie is a shy, purple elephant who is also fun and kind. Sometimes Ollie is scared and nervous to use his own voice when others are being mean to him. He is afraid to tell them to stop and leave him alone. Ollie is worried what would happen if he stuck up for himself. One day, Ollie sat with his mother and explained these fears to her. Ollie not only wanted to know how to stick up for himself, but how to stand up for others who felt the same as Ollie. His mom listened, and with a slight smile, she pulled out a bracelet. Now this wasn’t just any other bracelet. Ollie’s mom said, “This bracelet has magical powers.” She explained how it would help Ollie find his voice and to learn what it means to have voice power.

Welcome to The Adventures of Big Ollie, Armor of Courage. Ollie is a shy purple elephant. He is also very kind and likes to have fun. Ollie discovers that he sometimes gets scared and nervous to try new experiences. After talking to his Dad one day about his fears Ollie gets some great advice and receives a magical coin from his Dad. This coin gives Ollie a special magical armor and confidence that helps him face his fears. Join Ollie as he sets out on new adventures with his friend Patience, to conquer his fears by using his magical armor of courage!

Ollie gets lots of presents for his birthday, but not what he really wants - a baby brother. So he straps on his roller skates and sets out to find one.