Ella Mae: The Courageous Cheerleader Paperback – July 18, 2017

Fun book, however a bit wordy for a little person. The content is great, however I would've preferred an easier read for a little person to enjoy. However, all in all, cute book.

Ella Mae teaches children of to find strength in their faith when friends are not so faithful. This encouraging book tackles a tough subject and will provide a springboard for parents to talk to their kids about bullying. Sweet words and attractive illustrations. Stephanie Cameron's book will make you want to cheer!

Stephanie has put together a thoughtful and powerful story to help parents and children better tackle the topic of bullying, together. It's a timely as it is heartfelt. This book is a phenomenal read for kids and it addresses an important subject matter - bullying - with grace. I highly recommend it!

Cutest book with a wonderful message!

This is a perfect book for a child struggling with bullying issues. From the gorgeous illustrations to the well-integrated bible verses, Ella Mae was a delightful read. The story follows a young cheerleader named Ella Mae. She loved to cheer for her school, but had to face the daily teasing from her team mates. Even though it was difficult, Ella Mae made a choice to treat them with kindness rather than resorting to using the same tactics. Eventually, her kindness spread and she received a nice surprise.At the end, we were greeted with a few questions and some bible verses that relates to the overall theme of "do to others what you would have them do to you". These questions help children take the concepts from the story and open up a dialogue with their family about bullying.My daughter says, "It is hard to deal with bullies. Sometimes it is hard to know how to stand up to someone who is being mean. I like how she was able to be kind even though the girls were really mean to her. I think this book has a great message."This book is a great complement to Christian upbringings. I believe that a reader who is not religious or does not believe in the Christian faith may have issues with the religious symbols, verses, and theme. And for that reason, I would not recommend this book for those readers. However, if the reader is looking for a great book about bullying, is Christian, religious, and/or curious about the faith, I feel this would be an excellent addition to their libraries.

Who doesn't love a a good underdog, or in this case, underhedgehog, story? This is a really cute book about a little hedgehog cheerleader who faces bullies with courage and compassion, and her patient kindness pays off. It offers kids a positive example of how to turn the other cheek, even when it's tough. The book fits in well with the anti-bullying campaign that is sweeping the country. Every child should be inspired by Ella Mae, the Courageous Cheerleader!

Ella Mae, the cheerleader, overcomes bullying in this Christian themed picture book. Optimism abounds in rhythmic quatrains. With delightfully bright illustrations, the characters are created with expressive countenances. Children will relate to Ella Mae’s experiences, and the Christian themes and final interactive pages make this lovely picture book a must for religious school settings.

I'm always trying to teach my kids to respond to meanness by showing kindness. It's not necessarily the world's way, but it's God's way of doing things. This is the perfect book to drive home that message. Kids need more books like this. Beautifully illustrated, as well!