Eleanor, Ellatony, Ellencake, and Me

By Christopher Fowler, Cathy Rubin, Christopher Fowler (Illustrator)

A girl discovers the power to choose her own nickname.

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32 pages· 870 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Eleanor's family is full of creative nicknames for her, from 'Elle' to 'Punch.' But none feel right. As each relative tries to impose their idea, Eleanor realizes the perfect nickname is one she chooses herself. In this charming tale of identity and self-discovery, Eleanor learns that the power of a name lies in the hands of the one who wears it. Will she find the name that truly fits her? Join Eleanor on her journey to self-empowerment and see how she claims her identity.

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Eleanor, Ellatony, Ellencake and Me

Everyone in Eleanor’s family thinks they have the perfect nickname for her. Nana thinks “Eleanor” is boring and insists on calling her “Elle,” her perfect “mademoiselle.” Papa wants to call her “Punch,” his favorite “crunch.” Dad insists on naming her “Eleanora, the movie star with so much mora.” Even Mom gets into the act, shortening her name until it’s just one letter–E! Finally, Eleanor realizes that the only person who can come up with the perfect nickname is the one who is going to use it–herself! This endearing story, told in clever and humorous rhyme, offer a unique insight into how one spunky kid relies on her sense of self to solve her problem.

A clever story about identity and the power of names, as told by Eleanor, out spunkiest heroine.

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