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Ella the Elegant Elephant by D'Amico, Carmela

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A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780439627924
Book Title
Ella the Elegant Elephant
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
Item Length
10.3 in
Publication Year
2004
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.5 in
Author
Steven D'amico, Carmela D'amico
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Topic
Social Themes / Bullying, School & Education, General, Social Themes / New Experience, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, Clothing & Dress, Animals / Elephants
Item Weight
15.4 Oz
Item Width
8.3 in
Number of Pages
56 Pages

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She's younger than Babar, shyer than Lily, and every bit as cute as Olivia. Look out! Here's ELLA! Ella's counting the days until the first day of school ... but not because she's eager to start! On the contrary, as the littlest elephant on Elephant Island, she's terribly nervous about the other kids she'll meet. Then she receives a beautiful red hat that belonged to her grandmother -- her new lucky charm. Big mean Belinda at school teases her for it, calling her "Ella the Elegant Elephant." But Ella's brave enough to hold on to her hat, and in the end, the hat (and her heart) save the day. With warm, rich pictures and a charming main character, ELLA is sure to be a new favorite.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0439627923
ISBN-13
9780439627924
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30471487

Product Key Features

Book Title
Ella the Elegant Elephant
Number of Pages
56 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Social Themes / Bullying, School & Education, General, Social Themes / New Experience, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, Clothing & Dress, Animals / Elephants
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Steven D'amico, Carmela D'amico
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
15.4 Oz
Item Length
10.3 in
Item Width
8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
School Library Journal November 1, 2004 PreS-Gr 2-A young elephant is new to town and anxious about starting school. On her first day, she wears her grandmother''s fancy "good luck hat," causing a bully named Belinda and her friends to dub her "Ella the Ella-gant." When Belinda slips on the safety wall that surrounds the schoolyard and protects the students from a very big drop, Ella attempts a rescue only to slip and fall herself. Fortunately, the lucky hat acts as a parachute, transporting Ella and Belinda to safety. The next day, the entire class, bullies included, sports fancy hats, and a message on the chalkboard reads, "We love Ella." With its charming and whimsical cartoons and simple design, this offering seems like a picture book from an earlier era. Ella is a likable character, and children will be able to relate to her emotions. Unfortunately, the story is nothing new and the text may be a bit long for some youngsters. Despite these shortcomings, parents who are nostalgic for Jean de Brunhoff''s The Story of Babar (Random, 1937) will appreciate the D''Amicos''s kinder, gentler elephant tale.-Rachel G. Payne, Brooklyn Public Library, NY Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information. Booklist November 1, 2004 K-Gr. 2. On the Elephant Islands, "hidden by fog so thick no human being has ever found them," shy little elephant Ella, new to town, worries about school and making friends. Ella loves her big red hat, a special gift from Grandma, but wearing it the first day of school brings teasing, especially from big bully Belinda. But when Belinda''s antics put her in a dangerous situation, Ella steps in to help--and is surprised to discover that her hat is more special than she thought.\b \b0 Combining a fairy-tale quality with elements in story and setting that will be familiar to children, this has a charming protagonist, as well as lovely, whimsical art, in a soft, rich palette and style that evokes the work of H. A. Rey and recalls Ludwig Bemelmans'' Madeline 0 in its rows of students clad in identical blue uniforms and "Ecole" written over the school gate. The text is simple, descriptive, and often lively, making a good read-aloud. Listeners will sympathize with Ella''s challenges and appreciate the rewards that come from her showing compassion and staying true to herself. --Shelle Rosenfeld Copyright 2004 Booklist Publishers Weekly October 4, 2004 Followers of Jean de Brunhoff and Ludwig Bemelmans may experience deja-vu upon reading the D''Amicos'' debut. Ella, a Madeline-ish young elephant, possesses a WWII-era flair and lives in a faraway realm: "Somewhere in the great, wide Indian Ocean lie the Elephant Islands, hidden by a fog so thick that no human being has ever found them." Ella''s rocky islands protrude from the ocean like terra-cotta turrets, topped with multicolored minarets. Inside this exotic city, bipedal elephant villagers shop at whitewashed, clay-roofed stores like a "Tuskery" and peanut emporium. On her first day at the island "ecole," Ella wears a navy-blue uniform like her peers, but chooses to sport her grandmother''s "good luck hat," a floaty flame-orange number that trumps her classmates'' austere caps: "The teacher asked if she wouldn''t mind sitting... in the back row, so she wouldn''t block the other students'' view of the chalkboard." Ella''s fashion statement soon attracts a bully''s attention. Only at recess, when a mishap atop the city wall reveals the hat''s magical, parachute-like properties, does Ella achieve acceptance. The memorable characters and setting transform a familiar tale of nonconformity; Steven D''Amico''s soft, sinuous colored-pencil line and plush palette recall H.A. Rey''s illustrations. The Elephant Islands would make a promising locale for future adventures, and the appealing Ella-who''s simply drawn yet unique, like Charles M. Schulz''s Woodstock-could easily adapt to new stories and m
Lccn
2003-028081
Grade from
Preschool
Age Range
4-8
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
LeafCats
279
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Grade to
Third Grade
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.D1837ell 2004
Copyright Date
2004

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  • by basset03
    13 Jul, 2021

    Cute book

    Love the book. A gift for baby. Her name is Ella

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by gunsup99
    29 Apr, 2009

    Ella the Elegant Elephant is excellent!

    This book is especially good for young girls (around ages 4-8) who are insecure about starting a new school or who just need to remember that it's okay to be unique. Vivid pictures bring the story to life.

  • by destiniew
    07 Oct, 2009

    Love It!!!

    I love this story and so does my 6 year old daughter! We checked it out at our local library and just had to have it for our own library at home. Very cute and great for any little girl!

  • by hdtv101
    09 Sep, 2007

    Review for Ella the Elegant Elephant

    I bought this for a birthday gift for a little girl named Ella for obvious reasons. The book was very cute and in great condition. I liked the theme of the story.

  • by danabayna
    01 Sep, 2006

    Ella the Elegant Elephant by Carmela D'Amico, Steven D'

    Such a fun and fanciful book!! Ella faces the teasing of the schoolyard bully and comes out a hero. Quoting Ella, "we love it, we absolutely love it!"

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