Carmela D'Amico

Biography

Carmela D'Amico is the author of the Ella the Elephant series. Throughout childhood she made up stories about characters she'd invented, a pastime she still enjoys. Currently she is exploring other imaginary characters but hopes to return to Ella someday. Before writing for children she freelanced for local newspapers, wrote short fiction for adults and turned out the occasional poem. When not writing, she can be found playing Scrabble or the piano, taking a road trip or making lentil soup. She lives in rainy Seattle with her husband Steve and their daughter Olivia.

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Ella The Elephant Doll ( 7 Plush)

by Steven and Carmela D'Amico

From Steven and Carmela D'Amico's charming book, this 7" Ella the Elephant is as cuddly as can be!

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toys and games;dolls and stuffed toys;stuffed toys | Ages 3-8

Ella The Elephant Doll ( 7 Plush)

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Ella Sets Sail

by Carmela Carmela and Steve D'Amico

Ella loves the annual Elephant Island Carnival for its rides, its cotton candy and the fun she always has with her friends. But this year isn't looking promising: Belinda's being a pest, Ella's allowance is all gone, and it looks like a storm's coming. Has Ella's luck finally run out?

Then a great gust of wind blows Ella's special hat out to sea, and she hops into a paddle boat to save it. A storm races in, and the wild ocean strands poor Ella on an island she's never seen before. Is Ella in

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Ella Sets Sail

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ARTICLE	From Where I Sit: An Hour of Play - What For? As the academic content taught in school becomes more demanding, young children need to spend more, not less, time in play--to experiment with symbols, ideas, and relationships not tied to any particular content. Children who miss out on play in their early years may have gaps in their social, cognitive, and linguistic development.