Ellie the Cat in The Princess Ballerina and the Lost Tiara: Ages 4 to 8 (Kitty Cat Cousins)($10.98Value)

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Ellie the Cat in The Princess Ballerina and the Lost Tiara is a delightful tale of one dancer’s journey. Ellie loves dancing and goes to lessons every week. She wears her tutu and tiara everywhere she goes—even to school. But one day she misplaces her tiara, threatening to keep her out of her toe shoes. What will she do? Will she give up? Will she stop dancing? Read Ellie the Cat in The Princess Ballerina and the Lost Tiara to discover how Ellie solves the problem of her missing dance items with her family’s help. Kids will love Ellie the Cat in The Princess Ballerina and the Lost Tiara because it’s full of sparkles, toe shoes, and determination! With a dash of drama and a lot of heart, Ellie’s quest to find her missing tiara teaches young readers how success comes by staying determined, even when things go wrong. Perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy, Tallulah’s Tutu , or Pinkalicious , you’ll find Ellie the Cat in the Princess Ballerina and the Lost Tiara a perfect fit on your bookshelf for kids who sparkle with determination and self-confidence. Here’s why parents will love Ellie the Cat in The Princess Ballerina and the Lost Tiara : Promotes perseverance and how to stay positive when plans take a detour. Encourages self-expression and honors unique personalities like Ellie’s, who is passionate about tutus, tiaras, and ballet. Introduces responsibility by gently teaching kids to take care of their belongings (like that precious missing tiara!). Builds early reading confidence with simple language and a charming storyline, making it perfect for emerging readers to build self-esteem during those read-aloud moments. Beautifully illustrated with engaging art, keeps young readers visually entertained while reinforcing the story. Adorable role model. The pink-loving Ellie is kind, creative, and courageous, positive traits parents love to see reflected in their kids’ books. Looking for more reading adventures? Follow the many Kitty Cat Cousins books on Yellow Duck Press for more fun journeys throughout our wonderful universe. Great gift for preschoolers, students, aspiring readers, dancers, ballet lovers, tutu and tiara wearers. 7.5 X 9.25” (19.05 X 23.5 cm) - Picture book comic - Award-winning author - Educator created - 34 pages - Whimsical color illustrations "Highly recommended for every young dreamer's bookshelf!" - Priscilla Lee, author, Wishbone (California Poetry Series) Dore' Ripley wrote Ellie the Cat in The Princess Ballerina and the Lost Tiara for her granddaughter, who lights up the world in pink, twirls in tutus, and wears her tiara with pride. This lover of dance, guinea pigs, summer sun, kittens, chickens, and mud pies, has a fearless imagination and inspired this story about staying true to who you are—even if that means wearing a tiara to swim meets and soccer practice. Yellow Duck Press is the secret book-making name of Dore' Ripley! A nom de plume (that's a fancy way of saying "pen name") is something authors use when they write lots of different kinds of books. When writing novels, Ripley uses her real name, but when creating stories for children, she becomes Yellow Duck Press—kind of like a superhero secret identity! Yellow Duck Press produces children's picture books, comic picture books, and leveled readers that are whimsical, fun, and educational. The "Kitty Cat Cousins" series offers children a charming set of books starring their favorite felines who have some of the same dreams and problems experienced by young readers. Before becoming a full-time author, Ripley was an award-winning teacher—she even helped train other teachers to teach reading! But her favorite thing? Writing the stories she always wished she had as a kid. That's why her books are funny, whimsical, magical, and even a little educational. Most of all, she wants to help young readers fall in love with books. So grab a story and startexploring—who knows where reading will take you next? Check out Yellow Duck Press  to find out how to quack your way into reading fun!