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?
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.
Mater thinks all his friends in Radiator Springs have forgotten his birthday—until they throw him the best surprise party ever! This Step 2 reader starring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the rest of the cars from Disney/Pixar Cars and Cars 2 will make a perfect birthday gift for children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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!
Princess Milly wants to create the perfect Birthday celebration for her friend Ella but, try as she might, her magic always gets muddled up! From cupcake chaos to a giant cakey crisis, Milly's spells keep spinning out of her control. This is the first in a wonderful new series of sparkly funny books, perfect for little girls everywhere who can learn, along with Milly and all the princesses at Rainbow Towers, that friendship is a spell that always works.
Perfect for 3-6 year old girls, the brand new Princess Milly series is full of sparkles, magic and mischief. Little girls will love discovering that friendship is a spell that always works for Princess Milly and her princess friends! Princess Milly wants to create the perfect Birthday celebration for her friend Ella but, try as she might, her magic always gets muddled up! From cupcake chaos to a giant cakey crisis, Milly's spells keep spinning out of her control. Magic spells, potions and wishes abound and Milly and her friends try their very best to create a magical Princess party.
Bel Stuart has dedicated thirty-five years of her life to the service of the federal government, and now she has decided its time to retire and explore other interests. A widow with the rest of her life ahead of her, Bel decides to try her hand at something new. So when she sees a posting for a caretaker position for a large and beautiful estate overlooking the Pacific Ocean, she cant apply quickly enough. When she reports for her first day of duty, she is overwhelmed, almost in awe. She settles in quickly and enthusiastically with her two little dogs for company; she soon comes to realize, however, that they are not alone in the rambling, gothic mansion. She senses the presence of someonea spirit who means her no harm, and who may, in fact, actually need her help. Young Ella lived out her short life in the home, and she lost her battle to cancer at the age of ten. Now her spirit remains, desperate for help. She reaches out to Bel, who accepts a different type of caretaking assignment to help the young girls wandering spirit. With the helpand moreof the estates gardener, Ray, she promises to do all she can to help young Ella finally find peace.
Based on the animated hit show for preschoolers on Disney Junior, Ella the Elephant is a kind and generous little elephant who solves everyday problems with her magic red hat and her friends' help. It’s time for the big talent show at school and everyone has a special act to perform—except Ella! She tries to play music, sing, and dance, but nothing feels right. Then Mrs. Briggs asks Ella to introduce each act. And with a little help from her magic hat, Ella realizes that she does have an important talent after all!