Update 10/1/2022: I am pleased to announce that a 2nd edition of Ella Lee is now available on Amazon as both an ebook and a paperback. This updated edition includes a new illustration of none other than the Hummingbird Catcher herself! Check it out on Amazon.

Update 12/1/2021: I have just learned that Ella Lee received an Honorable Mention Royal Dragonfly Book Award for Children’s Picture Books, ages 6 and up!

Ella Lee in To Catch a Hummingbird

Summary:
Ella Lee is the sweetest little girl and she loves animals. She loves to hold them, pet them, touch them…and sometimes squeeze them. So, when she sees a hummingbird, she really wants to touch it, but she must catch it first. And so begins her adventure where Ella encounters many wonderful animals on land and in the sea. She is curious and speaks plainly, making creative observations about all the animals she meets with a humor that will be enjoyed by both adults and children alike!

So, come along with Ella Lee on an adventure to catch a hummingbird!

Description:
Ella Lee in To Catch a Hummingbird is Michael Pekala’s first children’s book. He wrote, illustrated and designed the book. It is 28 pages long and can be enjoyed as a book that parents read to their kids, or by school aged children looking for a fun and humorous adventure featuring a variety of beautifully illustrated animals. All of the illustrations in this book are acrylic paint on stretched upholstery fabric.

To learn more about the creation of this book, check out Michael’s blog post.

Here is the first page of Ella Lee as read by Ella Lee. Enjoy:

The limited print run, first edition of “Ella Lee” is available in-store at the following locations:

Rhode Island:

Barrington Books, Barrington RI (a few in-store)

Stillwater Books, Pawtucket, RI (a few in-store)

Etsy.com (a few still remain)

The 2nd edition of “Ella Lee” is available on Amazon:

Amazon.com (e-book versions also available)