A real life Ella Bella!

Posted on 16 September 2011 · 4 Comments

I love coincedences. I suppose a little girl called Ella, being nick-named Ella Bella isn’t all that big a coincedence. Nor that she likes Princesses and Ballet. But when she goes to Ballet Classes held by a teacher called Miss Rosa… well, that really is extraordinary.

Her mother emailed me with the story, and to say how much she loves the books. I was so pleased to hear that, it makes all the hard work worthwhile!

So… roll up! And meet Ella Bella Ballerina, from the USA. She’ll soon be celebrating her 4th birthday, and is celebrating with an Ella Bella Ballerina party at her dance school! How great is that? Wish I could go. I bet there’ll be cake…

I’ll be thinking of her (and the cake) as I begin the first drawings for the new Nutcracker book!

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James Mayhew

James is the creator of the much-loved Katie and Ella Bella Ballerina series and has written or illustrated many other books, including Koshka’s Tales, Mouse & Mole (by Joyce Dunbar) and Gaspard the Fox (by Zeb Soanes). Alongside his work in publishing, James performs live on stage during concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and art.

4 responses to “A real life Ella Bella!”

Jennifer

16 September 2011

Awww, how cute! I have at least five little Ella and Ellys at my library who are always delighted to find a book with their name in it. And YAY Nutcracker! We can’t wait!

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James Mayhew

20 September 2011

Hi Jennifer, thanks for your kind words. I am glad the books bring pleasure… and I hope get girls asking to listen to classical music too! Nutcracker will be such a lot of fun… I can’t wait either!

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Little Miss Monogram

26 September 2011

Mr. Mayhew,

What a lovely blog! It truly made or Ella’s day! We cannot wait to have the Nutcracker under the Christmas Tree for her:) Best wishes in your illustrating!

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MaE

12 November 2011

loved the story!
love your work!

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