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Ellen’s 11 Star Spectacular Superdeluxe Hotel

by Larry Schwarz
Illustrated by Kelly Denato



      This lively picture book is told from the point of view of Ellen. She tells her imaginative version of the story, then stops to tell you what actually is happening. Sometimes Ellen tells in words what the difference between her version and the truth is, other times, the clever illustrations make the point for her. For example, the story opens with Ellen telling us about her fancy hotel. The next page goes on to say, "Well, actually, it’s a motel outside Carson City, Nevada".

This is a wonderful little story that will encourage children to see things in their own way and to use their imagination when actual life events aren’t as exciting as they’d hope. The story ends with Ellen about to tell another tale, which is a wonderful open ended way for children to tell their own story.

This book would probably appeal most to preschool children through 1st grade and would make a fun addition to any picture book collection.

The Book

Little, Brown and Company
June 2006
Hardcover
0-316-86902-3
Children’s
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The Reviewer

Sarah Lomas
Reviewed 2006
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