“Laura Pells's picture book story, Ella McBella in the Dark, is a charming story about a little girl and the monsters that go bump in the night…The author weaves the plot around the issue of fear and creates a brave, strong little girl who uses her imagination and comes up with a solution to face her fears head-on. Beautifully told with care and compassion and lovely, colorful illustrations.”
– Emily-Jane Hills Orford (Readers Favorite 5 Stars)

“Ella McBella in the Dark by Laura Pells is a beautifully illustrated lyrical children's story about empowering oneself to find a solution to an age-old fear; the dark and what it might hold. I loved the cadence of the story and how it creates a fun, soothing rhythm. I appreciated how the book encourages children to use their imaginations to problem-solve and see things from a different, more positive perspective.”
– Susan Sewell (Readers Favorite 5 Stars)

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