Andrew Spanswick is a father, author, and life long mental health advocate whose career has spanned decades in behavioral healthcare, media, and entrepreneurship. But above all his titles and roles, the one that matters most to him is being “Dad.” Andrew wrote The Little Pink Elephants as a love letter to his two daughters, Zoe and Anna—a story born out of bedtime conversations, silly sketches, and a deep desire to pass on the most important life lessons a parent can give. At its heart, this book is a message: to celebrate what makes us different, to lead with compassion, and to remember that we are never alone in our journey to understand the world around us.

The Little Pink Elephants are more than whimsical characters—they represent the caring, curious, and brave child inside all of us, as we face life’s challenges and discover the beauty in others’ uniqueness. Through their adventures, Andrew hopes every reader—especially children—can feel empowered to embrace who they are, and inspired to see kindness, empathy, and inclusion as superpowers.

This book is Andrew’s way of showing his daughters that no matter where life takes them, they are deeply loved, understood, and supported—and that their father believes in them more than anything in the world.