Ella's Night Light by Aubre Andrus is a whimsical tale about a little girl who learns the importance of taking risks in order to chase her dreams. The story follows Ella on a nightlong escapade when she learns to trust her own intuition and muster the courage to go against her fears. Along the way, Ella finds the courage to embrace her unique identity, make lasting friendships and learn to face her own fears.
Chapter 1 This chapter introduces readers to Ella, a young girl who has a fear of the dark. While her parents and older brother are away on vacation, Ella decides to battle this fear and explore her neighborhood in the dark. In her attempt to find a way to overcome her fear, Ella discovers a magical night light that helps her on her journey.
Chapter 2 In the second chapter, Ella discovers the power of the night light. She learns that it glows and dances to her every command and protects her from the dark. With the help of the night light, Ella conquers her fear of the unknown and explores her neighborhood with newfound courage.
Chapter 3 In this chapter, Ella begins to have doubts about her nighttime adventure. She starts to question whether her night light can really protect her from the darkness. Luckily, with the help of her newfound friends, Ella learns that it only takes a little courage and a strong will to keep going even when her fear and doubt arise.
Chapter 4 This chapter is the climax of the book. Ella and her friends come face-to-face with the source of her fears, a huge and scary beast. Even though Ella is scared, her friends help her find the courage to stand up to her fears and face her beast head-on. They remind her that courage is not about being fearless, but about facing fear and finding the strength to move forward.
Chapter 5 The fifth chapter is the resolution of the story. With the help of her night light and her newfound courage, Ella defeats her beast and learns to embrace her own identity. She discovers that the only way to embrace life’s adventures is to trust her own intuition and muster the courage to go against her fears, even if she doesn’t know what lies ahead.
Chapter 6 This final chapter brings readers full circle with a delightful and hopeful ending. Ella and her friends share a heartwarming goodbye and Ella returns to her home filled with courage and happiness. With the guidance of her night light and newfound friends, Ella courageously takes risks, making memorable experiences and learning lessons along the way.
The story of Ella’s Night Light is full of joy and excitement. It teaches readers the importance of taking risks and facing your fears head-on. The book serves as an example of how courage is not about being fearless but about finding the strength within yourself to conquer your fears and reach your goals. It is a reminder that we should never underestimate our own courage and strength when it comes to embracing life’s adventures.
