Ella Takes the Cake
Author: Carmela D'amico
Illustrator: Steven D'amico
Genre: Fiction
Sub Genre: Childrens' Literature
Primary Characters: Ella and Ella's Mother
Secondary Characters: Belinda, Mr. Banjo, Mr. Kernel, Mr. Sneed and Mrs. Melba
Publishing: Arthur A. Levine 2005
Awards: Oppeheim Toy Portfolio Award Gold Seal
Theme: Helping reaps good for all.
Summary: Ella the elephant wants to help her mother at the bakery. Along the way, she encounters adventures and challenges in delivering a special cake for her mother.
In a classroom, this book could aid in a lesson on the importance of helping. As an activity, the students could write a journal entry on the many different ways they help around the classroom or at home.
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