Why Every Homeschool Family and Classroom Needs This Book on Their Shelf. A love letter to language, imagination, and the music of storytelling

If you're a homeschool parent or classroom teacher, you already know the magic that happens when a great story meets a great lesson. That’s where Ella, Benard, and the Marvelous Mountains: A Grand Adventure comes in—a vibrant picture book for readers ages 5–10 that’s not only heartwarming and whimsical, but also packed with rich language and teachable moments.

Whether you're building a literature unit, a creative writing lesson, or simply looking for a fresh read-aloud that sparks conversation, this story delivers. Here's why it belongs in your teaching toolkit:

🎵 It’s a Symphony of Sound and Style

This book doesn’t just tell a story—it sings it. Children will love discovering:

• Onomatopoeia: From the “munch” and the “crunch” of carrots, the text is filled with sound words that bring scenes to life.

• Alliteration: Lyrical lines like “whole, wide, wonderful world” help young readers recognize patterns in language—and make reading aloud extra fun.

  
  

Perfect for phonics play and early writing prompts!

✨ It Brings Language to Life

We didn’t stop at sound. This story paints pictures with words, using:

• Similes: “stars filled the air like sprinkles on an ice cream cone.” A sweet comparison that sparks visual thinking.

• Metaphors: Her tears, are not just her tears, they “her tears were a waterfall streaming down her face.” These metaphors stretch imaginations and help kids think deeper about meaning.

• Personification: Wildflowers “dancing on a warm summer breeze,” and the big beautiful moon was "humming along". These moments breathe life into every scene and inspire students to do the same in their own writing.

  
  

🤯 It’s Playful with Exaggeration (and Heart)

Who doesn’t love a little drama?

• Hyperbole: “They looked EVERYWHERE, but could not find Benard ANYWHERE” Okay, maybe just an afternoon—but this literary exaggeration builds emotion, giggles, and great discussion around storytelling tone.

  
  

💡 It’s More Than a Story—It’s a Teaching Moment

This book can support:

• Creative writing lessons

• Figurative language identification

• Art exploration

• Music Exploration

• Reading comprehension practice

• Vocabulary expansion

• Imaginative play and storytelling

  
  

With hidden rabbits to find, musical instruments to learn about, and layers of language to uncover, Ella, Benard, and the Marvelous Mountains: A Grand Adventure is both a heartwarming adventure and an educational treasure.

🎒 Ready to Pack Some Literary Magic into Your Day?

You can purchase the book through these local indie bookstores or right here on my website. Each copy supports the arts, and $1 from every book sold is donated to creative projects that inspire kids—just like this one.

Let’s raise readers, dreamers, and writers—one marvelous mountain at a time.