Ella Bella Best Seller!

Posted on 14 November 2013 · 6 Comments

The term best seller is a bit overused, but thanks to all my friends in America, it seems it can be legitimately applied to Ella Bella now. Barron’s have recently issued two special twin-packs of books; one is called the Magic Gift Set the other is the Enchanted Gift Set. The former reached No.2 on the Amazon Best Seller lists last week, and today, the latter was at No.1!

How wonderful to think of all those children discovering the stories that inspired Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev! That truly does make me happy.

So what’s next for Ella Bella? Conversations are taking place. Watch this space!

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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.

6 responses to “Ella Bella Best Seller!”

Jennifer

15 November 2013

Yay for more Ella Bella! It’s one of only a handful of picture books I invested in multiple copies for our small library. All my Ella fans (several of whom are named Ella (-:) will be very excited!

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1. James Mayhew
  
  16 November 2013
  
  The next book *might* be Mendelssohn/Shakespeare inspired: a Midsummer Night’s Dream…
  
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Rosemary Shojaie

15 November 2013

Oh, it is true, James! Just the other day at the bookshop, there was a lady raving about them, and I told her about your concerts with the orchestra! Very proud over here and miss you much 🙂

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1. James Mayhew
  
  16 November 2013
  
  Oh Rosemary! Such a kind thing to say, thank you. Miss you too SO MUCH. I hope all is going well for you xxx
  
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Sandy Phanthasone

17 November 2013

Saw Ella Bella Ballerina and the Nutcracker displayed on a Christmas feature shelf today and was instantly drawn to it. I call my daughter Ella, Ella Bella and we had just gotten out of her ballet class when we headed to the book store.

The book is beautiful and has given my daughter a better understanding for and appreciation of the ballet. I stumbled upon your page searching for the next book to purchase; will definitely be sharing this find with the other ballet moms! Send more our way here in the US!

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1. James Mayhew
  
  17 November 2013
  
  That’s such a kind message, thank you! I certainly hope there will be more books. I’m longing to add The Firebird and the Fantastic Toyshop ballets to the series… but I have to convince my publisher! Not always an easy task. But there WILL me more, and I hope your Ella enjoyes the others when she sees them. Thanks again, James x
  
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