It’s almost Ella’s birthday and she couldn’t be more excited! It seems as if her friends have forgotten all about her special day, so Ella decides to throw herself a party. But Belinda is also handing out invitations to a party, and Ella isn’t invited. Could Ella be in for a big surprise?

"Based on "By Invitation only" from the animated television series Ella the Elephant. Written by Scott Albert"--Title page.

Fans of The Tales of Despereaux, Pax, and Crenshaw will delight over this friendship story about a brash raven, a dutiful squirrel, and the human girl that brings them together. The perfect read for animal lovers. Otto P. Nudd: Tthe BEST bird in Ida Valley (at least according to him). While his buddies waste their days at the dump cracking jokes, Otto invents things with his human neighbor Old Man Bartleby in their workshop. Marla: The Competition. This protective mama-squirrel will swipe Otto's snacks from under his beak if it means another meal for her babies! Pippa: The girl who loves the birds in Ida Valley, and Otto most of all. But when Bartleby''s latest contraption lands him in danger, the whole neighborhood--kids and critters alike--will have to join forces to save their oldest friend! Author Emily Butler delivers a timeless friendship tale about a brash raven, a crafty squirrel, and the neighborhood that brings them together.

To cheer her friend Jess up for her birthday, Ella plans a magical birthday surprise, but her surprise ends up being a glittery disaster.

Through short stories, higher order questions, and a variety of creative, cross-curricular activities, this packet challenges early primary students to use a variety of diagrams in every subject area. Brightly and imaginatively illustrated, this unique packet presents graphic organizers as irresistible cartoon characters and makes critical thinking fun!

Can Ella Bella help the swan princess to be reunited with her prince? Will she help to break the wicked sorcerer's spell? Will true love conquer all? Young ballerinas will find the answer to all these questions and delight in the sheer charm of Ella Bella's world. James Mayhew has also included a page full of ballet facts to help even the keenest budding ballerina learn the story behind Swan Lake.

Ellas Birthday Wish is the story of a talented girl celebrating her tenth birthday who has dreams of becoming a dancer. But this birthday is unlike all her other birthdays because her Dad is stationed in Afghanistan. In an effort to grapple with having her father at war and her mother having to handle everything in his absence, she finds love and support from her grandmother. With this loving support, Ella is able once again to give love and support back to her family when they really need it the most. As Ellas summer birthday approaches, she wishes for only one very special gift: to hear from her Dad while he is stationed in Afghanistan. Will she get her wish? Will her father return safely to her family when he completes his tour of duty? Ellas Birthday Wish is a heartwarming story that is for anybody who has had a family member away at war. This book is a reminder of the sacrifices that are made by military families when a family member is on active duty. Ellas Birthday Wish will inspire you to celebrate the important events in life despite the adversity and challenging times that affect us all.