Going nuts for Ella Bella!

The new Ella Bella book will be published in the UK next month, and shortly after in the US.  Astonishingly, here in the UK,  the book is already being reprinted due to high demand. That’s because so many shops have placed their pre-Christmas orders early and it must be the first time one of my books has demanded a reprint BEFORE even being published.

So this doesn’t mean it won’t be available – it means shops should have it in stock ready to go – but if you want to get your hands on a first edition – you’ll have to be quick!

Ella Bella Ballerina and the Nutcracker is published on September 6th.

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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 “Going nuts for Ella Bella!”

  1. Jennifer avatar

    I’m pre-ordering 2 copies for our library next week! (and another copy of Cinderella – some kid with a pen hit our children’s section and many books were lost. sigh.)

    1. James Mayhew avatar

      Veery kind, thank you. I hope they don’t attract too much pen activity! V best wishes, James

  2. Elizabeth Kidd avatar
    Elizabeth Kidd

    We received our pre-ordered copy yesterday. My daughter was completely delighted with the story. She took note that, like the other books, it follows the story as told in the ballet rather than from a movie. She also took it with her to ballet class in the afternoon to share with her ballet teacher, Miss Sally, who she thinks is rather like Madame Rosa. Thanks so much for the wonderful books! Ella Bella and the Nutcracker is the book that my little ballerina will be giving all of her friends as gifts this year!

    1. James Mayhew avatar

      That’slovely to hear, thank you! It was quite a hard story to work with – the original Hoffmann tale is rather odd! So I’m relieved your daughter approves! Thanks, James.

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