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Ellis Abel Learns.
Ellis Abel Learns

Illustrated stories for ages 4–9

Ellis Abel Learns

Stories for hard moments, and simple words families can use after the last page.

Read together · Talk honestly · Practice one thing

From the Magic Triangle

Confidence is built, not wished for.

Commitment gets a child started. Practice builds competency. Confidence arrives as evidence that they can do hard things.

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Commitment

The decision to show up, again and again, even when it's hard. Kids learn that discipline is a choice — not a mood.

Ellis Abel Learns

Created by author Ellis Franks

Built for the conversation after the story.

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