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Ellie and Lou: and The Meaning of Friendship Paperback – May 18, 2020

by Kiana Sosa (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 167 ratings
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A heartwarming story about the power of friendship, kindness, empathy & cooperation.

Ellie and Lou – The Meaning of Friendship is a tale that will warm the hearts of young readers, parents & educators. It is an inspirational children’s book about the power of kindness, compassion, and the rewards of helping others. It shows how any act of kindness can make a difference in someone’s life. And it does so through the journey of two elephants.

Ellie and Lou - mom and daughter elephants - got separated from their herd and are extremely hungry, but Ellie is determined to make things better.

When they were almost losing all hope, they found an old friend, a kind gorilla named Sam. With his help and the help of newfound friends, they overcome their challenges.

A book to start meaningful conversations

This meaningful story reminds us to be kind and to help our friends in need.

With beautiful illustrations and a moving story, this warm-hearted book gets at the essence of how to help children be more compassionate - by teaching them the importance of being a sympathetic friend.

A touching short story that opens a dialogue about resilience, life experiences, the importance of friendship, and the chance to make a positive change in the world. A gentle reminder that kindness, compassion, and friendship matter. Whether you are offering a helping hand or a friendly smile, you can make a difference in someone’s life.

Searching for kindness and friendship books for children?

Ellie and Lou will help encourage your children and students to offer kindness and empathy to others and to be a good friend.

Young readers will learn the importance of treating others with kindness and compassion. Children will discover ways to implement traditional values of friendship, empathy, cooperation.

It will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on emotions, like the work of Pat Zietlow Miller and Jen Hill (Be Kind), Jacqueline Woodson (The Day you Begin), Alice Schertle (Little Blue Truck), and Grace Byers (I am enough).

An excellent choice for young readers, this picture book is perfect for:

Early readers, ages 3-8 Storytime or anything sharing.

Reading out loud at home or in a classroom.

Starting conversations with children about kindness, friendship, sympathy, and resilience.

Follow Ellie & Lou, Sam the gorilla and the other animals in the jungle on their journey. Along with Ellie and Lou, your child can learn the importance of empathy, kindness, and cooperation.

Parents and educators can find free resources to accompany this book at https://kianasosa.com/resources

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    5 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    24 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.06 x 8.5 inches
  5. Publication date
    May 18, 2020
  6. ISBN-10
    1777214602
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1777214609
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From Readers' Favorite:"A very sweet and educational read. It teaches children that helping one another out is a good and kind thing to do. The illustrations were also beautifully done and accompanied the story perfectly. Kiana Sosa has created a wonderful children's book that kids will appreciate and love."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 978-1-7772146-0-9 (May 18, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1777214602
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1777214609
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 10 years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.04 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.06 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 167 ratings

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Kiana Sosa

Kiana Sosa

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Kiana Sosa lives with her family in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

Born in Canada to Dominican parents, she likes the beach and the mountains.

She enjoys reading, writing, learning new things, and spending time with family and friends. She loves animals, especially dogs.

A note from the author:

I would like to thank all of my readers sincerely for your ongoing support. Every time that you order a book I do a happy dance!

If you have enjoyed reading my children’s book as much as I have enjoyed writing it, please consider taking a few moments to leave a quick review on Amazon!

Thanks again for making my dream come true.

Stay kind,

Kiana

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend Ellie and Lou! An inspiration to all children!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
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As a teacher, I am always looking for ways to encourage my young learners to read and write. I found a way to inspire my young students in the book, Ellie and Lou, by Kiana Sosa. This is a relatable book on may levels.

My students love stories about animals and as a teacher, I am always looking for opportunities to connect stories to real life. I asked my students, how can we offer kindness and empathy in our own lives like the characters in Ellie and Lou?

In addition, at the end of the story, the author includes a "Meet the Characters" with descriptions. My students loved reading the likes and dislikes of each animal character. The next time, I read this book to my class, I will play a fun trivia game with the "Meet the Character" descriptions. For example: Which character loves to eat bananas and is confident and protective? It might not be who they predict which will make it fun!

The "About the Author" allows a glimpse into the dream for many children. They may think after reading about Kiana, "Wow, she is a lot like me and she published a book! Maybe I can do that too!"

Lastly, Kiana has a website with coloring activities, information about elephants and bookmarks! My students enjoyed the all-inclusive experience of a young author who met a goal, fulfilled a dream! I will be on the lookout for more books by Kiana Sosa. I feel pretty confident this young writer is going to make a positive difference in many youthful lives as they are inspired by her words and actions. Best of luck to you!
Thank you, Kiana!
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Tony Parsons
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Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
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Lou (daughter elephant) told Ellie (mother elephant) she was getting hungry.
The 2 of them got separated from their herd & are looking for food.
Sam (gorilla) was wandering around also.
Will he able to help them find food?

I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.

An awesome book cover, & proper font & writing style. A very professionally written children’s (preschool/elementary age) storybook. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters, settings, etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s educational presentation (helping situation), movie, an animated cartoon, or better yet a mini-TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free author; BookSends; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
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LJ H
4.0 out of 5 stars A sweet story of how help can be found in unlikely places ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020
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This book is a sweet example of using your own experiences to drive how you help others. In the story, unlikely creatures come together to help Ellie and Lou. It’s probably best for ages K through 2nd grade. And it’s made all the More impressive that it was written by 10-year-old girl!
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Reens
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book about friendship
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
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I am so impressed with this book and can't believe it was written by an 8 year old! The writing is great and it explains clearly how to be a kind and caring friend with great examples. The illustrations are beautiful as well. A very well executed book. I love the author's note at the end! Can't wait to read more books from this promising young writer.
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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely lessons in this story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2020
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If children are the future, then this young author sets a shining example. A sweet story about friends helping each other through good and bad. A great description, set in a jungle, of change being possible when resources and lives are shared and how the whole group benefits. I look forward to sharing the book with my nieces.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Liked the Idea
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020
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Liked the premise of the story, but would have liked to see the print side by side with the picture. Also, the print was very small and difficult to read. Kindness is a good idea to write about.
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YasminC Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars Give a hand to those in need can change the world
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020
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At this moment the world is going through a tough history moment This is the right time to read this type of history to your kids , In this book they can learn that doesn’t really Matter where you from, skin color or social status, you always can give a hand of those in need .
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Anna Osyatinskaya
5.0 out of 5 stars Friendship and compassion is everything
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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Amazing story written by young author with deep understanding of how important it is to be kind and share, support each other and cooperate. Very recommended to all children!
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C-Max
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story and message for young kids.
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2021
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A very cute story with a heartfelt message about the impact of helping others. My young kids enjoy it very much! My 5-year-old was amazed that this book was written by a young girl; it inspired her to want to write her own book!
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Sara C
5.0 out of 5 stars It's beautiful!
Reviewed in Mexico on August 12, 2020
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My daughters really like me, it is very very beautiful! Excellent content and illustrations. Ideal for children who love reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2020
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This a a lovely book that’s shows how important is friendships and how important is to help others in needs! Well done!
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CP78
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, Beautiful Values!!!!
Reviewed in Germany on May 29, 2020
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Love it from beginning to end, amazing work, my kids love it!!!!!
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Emily Franco
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring others to be kind and work as a team
Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2020
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Elle and Lou is a beautiful story that teaches children about diversity, teamwork and friendship. It is beautifully illustrated with lots of colours and details. The author, Kiana Sosa, did an amazing job describing the characters and their emotions. Definitely one of our favorite children’s books. We look forward to reading more books written by Kiana Sosa.
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