Ellen L. Ramsey
Children's Fiction and Non-Fiction Author
A book-loving bear and a book-loving girl search for the perfect book to read together!
Order links for major retailers:
Flamingo Books/Penguin Random House
Awards and Reviews
Moonbeam Gold Medal: Awarded Moonbeam Gold Medal as the Best First Book Picture Book Category.
Keystone State Literacy Association (KSLA):
Nominated for the KSLA 2024-2025 Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award (Preschool Division).
Kirkus: The book “conveys a terrific message about the love of books and the joy of reading. The warm bond between Bear and Ellen is sweetly appealing, as are the gentle humor and lively, colorful illustrations. Adults sharing the book should encourage children to write and illustrate and, if possible, read their own books.”
School Library Journal: “An endearing picture book that showcases the lengths readers will go to find the perfect book... Bright colors and fun details make this a picture book that children will want to examine again after a first reading. VERDICT Whether showcasing the joys of reading or expanding a collection on friendship, this lovely book is one to seek out.”
San Francisco Book Review: "Ellen Ramsey has written a sweet story that book-loving youngsters (which is most youngsters) will totally get. Both Bear and Ellen are determined to find a way for Bear to have his very own book, and ultimately, they find a solution. The writing is lovely. The illustrations by MacKenzie Haley are perfectly charming and the perfect complement to this cute story. This will become a fast favorite with youngsters who will want to hear it again and again." Rated 5 of 5 Stars.
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Welcome!
I’m a lover of books, bears, birds, butterflies, and bees (I also like some things that don't start with b). I’m a writer of picture books and poetry, short stories and articles.
Soar into the World of the Imagination
Think magic
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl
Think reading
“We write by the light of every book we have ever read.” – Richard Peck
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"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend.
Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." – Groucho Marx
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Think what if . . .
“If you hear hoofbeats, think zebras, centaurs, unicorns, anything except horses!” – Ellen L. Ramsey
