Ella Minnow P. is a sweet and funny picture book about a brave little girl learning her ABCs and discovering how kindness and courage can go hand in hand. The alphabet starts off easy... until you hit that tricky L M N O P part! But Ella has a smart and silly way to tackle it, and she's excited to share it with her classmates and with you.
Perfect as a baby book, toddler book, or preschool book, Ella Minnow P. is a great read-aloud for storytime or bedtime. It's also an ideal kindergarten book or first grade book, especially for children facing those first day jitters. This story encourages confidence, friendship, and the idea that learning can be fun when you stay true to yourself.
Written by Trisha Fleming and illustrated by Emanuela Mannello, this charming children's book is filled with rhymes, giggles, and colorful scenes that bring Ella's classroom to life. Whether you're looking for first day jitters children's books, kindness books, or one of the best kindergarten read about books, Ella Minnow P. belongs on your child's bookshelf.
Recommended for ages 0 to 6 as a read-aloud and 5 to 8 as an early reader. Great for classrooms, libraries, and home collections, this juvenile fiction story will keep kids coming back to the alphabet again and again with confidence and a smile.
Fleming, Trisha: - Trisha Fleming is married to a Navy SEAL and mother to three amazing children. Raised in a farming family in the small town of Brawley, California, she cherishes the close-knit bonds of family and friends. She attended undergraduate and graduate school at the University of Southern California ("Fight On!"), obtaining a Master's Degree in Urban Planning. As a military spouse, she has embraced personal growth with each move, working as an urban planner, event planner, and non-profit consultant. Writing Ella Minnow P. began as a creative outlet but was paused due to the unpredictability of military life. Finally seeing the book in print and reading it to her kids is a dream come true! Trisha has guided her children through five relocations and nine schools in nine years and has witnessed firsthand the power of kindness and courage in children. Their ability to embrace new experiences with love and acceptance is something she hopes to inspire in other families. Like Ella, Trisha has taught her kids that it takes both bravery and compassion to navigate any new chapter in life-especially the first day of school. These are the lessons she shares in this book to help others do the same.
Mannello, Emanuela: - Emanuela Mannello was born and raised in Rome, and now lives in Anguillara Sabazia, a small town on the coast of Bracciano Lake. She graduated from the International School of Comics, where she studied illustration, artistic drawing, and graphic design. Over the years, she has worked with numerous international publishers and won several illustration awards. When she works, she lives in a magical world finding inspiration in music, Disney movies, ancient art, and books. She cherishes time with family and friends, surrounding herself with serenity, tranquility, and love. She is grateful for the unwavering support of her family.While she primarily works in digital art, Emanuela also enjoys traditional mediums like watercolor and oil painting, always adding intricate details to her work. For this book, she brought Trisha's vision to life with 100% original artwork, beginning with hand-drawn sketches in Procreate that transformed into stunning digital illustrations. Collaborating with Emanuela was a magical experience for Trisha, as her talent and creativity far exceeded expectations!
