{"product_id":"ella-says-im-not-afraid-of-the-dark-9781999005856","title":"Ella Says: I'm Not Afraid of the Dark!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Royal Dragonfly Award Winner is the first book in the Ella Says adventure series and tells the delightful tale of a brave girl named Ella, who puts aside her fear of the dark to help her best friend, Ollie, and find her way home. Check out the whole series!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe weather suddenly changes, and a bright sunny day turns \u003cstrong\u003eDARK\u003c\/strong\u003e, windy, and rainy! Ella and her little dog Ollie, who were playing, become disoriented and \u003cstrong\u003eLOST\u003c\/strong\u003e in the woods. Ella could no longer tell which direction was North, South, East, or West-none of the compass points. Ella and Ollie also become separated. Ella is \u003cstrong\u003eAFRAID\u003c\/strong\u003e of the dark and wants to go home to their little blue house, but, first, she must find her best friend, Ollie! She \u003cstrong\u003eBRAVELY\u003c\/strong\u003e makes her way through the dark woods and finds him! Once they are reunited, together with many woodland friends, they hatch their plan to find their way home. Their \u003cstrong\u003eADVENTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e teaches Ella and Ollie that they can smile and not be afraid of the dark!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA picture storybook that delivers an \u003cstrong\u003eENTERTAINING\u003c\/strong\u003e tale with stunning illustrations on every page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREEBIE\u003c\/strong\u003e surprises available on the author's website!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWonderful way to INSPIRE CHATS about not being afraid of the dark, the importance of managing change, and working together through team work to solve problems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for young readers and as a bedtime story for younger children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMisa, Anu D.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Anu D. Misa is an author and illustrator of children's stories. Besides her love of writing, illustrating and reading, she enjoys cooking, crafting, and spending time with her family. Anu is also an avid traveller and has been to more countries than she can count on her fingers and toes! While she enjoys these adventures, she always appreciates coming back to her home in Toronto, Canada. Travelling gives her insights into family life around the world and provides the sparks for many of her stories! Interestingly, English was not Anu's first language, and as a child learning through picture storybooks was so important to her, it left a lifelong impression. Anu has come a long way from those early years learning to read, graduating from the University of Toronto with a degree in Economics and working in the field for many years, while always making time for her creative passions. Now she delights in the challenge of writing and illustrating stories that captivate children and adults alike.","brand":"Anna Di Misa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50860008866066,"sku":"9781999005856","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_57b26bb0-6656-43b7-86d4-d35b03e555ec.jpg?v=1737567622","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ella-says-im-not-afraid-of-the-dark-9781999005856","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}