Melanie Ellsworth es una autora de libros infantiles cuya escritura se nutre de su experiencia previa como profesora de ESOL y especialista en alfabetización. Estas vivencias le han proporcionado una profunda comprensión de la adquisición del lenguaje y las habilidades lectoras fundamentales. Aporta esta perspectiva a sus narrativas, creando historias que conectan con los jóvenes lectores. Su obra busca fomentar el amor por el lenguaje y la lectura en los niños.
The story explores the delightful friendship between Clarinet and Trumpet, showcasing their musical adventures. However, when their bond faces challenges, the narrative takes a humorous turn. Enhanced by an interactive music-making shaker, this picture book offers an engaging experience for young readers, making it a perfect choice for fans of heartwarming tales like Stick & Stone and Spoon.
A playful and humorous picture book about what happens to Bella's beret when the wind sweeps it away. Find a few special touchable berets on the cover and inside! Grand-père gifts Bella the hat she'd always wanted--a beret! But just as she places it on her head, a gust of wind whisks it away. When the beret accidentally lands in a chef's pan . . . hip, hip, soufflé! When it mistakenly lands on the head of a dancer . . . hip, hip, ballet! The wind continues to sweep the hat farther and farther away. Will Bella ever get back her beloved beret? Children will love to read aloud this humorous and heartfelt story filled with repetition, rhyme, and hilarious wordplay. On the cover and inside of the book, find a few special touchable berets as an interactive and tactile element to engage young readers. Available as a lower-priced hardcover edition.