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E is for Books

26 read aloud stories · ages 4 to 10

Written by Ian James Corlett  ·  Illustrated by R. A. Holt

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the series

E is for…

Two read aloud books. Twenty six stories each. One very big conversation.
E Is for Ethics cover: two children playing in autumn leaves
2009

Ethics

How to Talk to Kids About Morals, Values, and What Matters Most.
Ages 4 to 10 Hardcover Kindle

Twenty six simple, clear, original stories carefully crafted to read aloud. Each story follows one of two children, Elliott or his sister Lucy, and centers on a different positive ethic like tact, empathy, honesty, and understanding.

Written by voice actor and children's television veteran Ian James Corlett, with warm, whimsical illustrations by R. A. Holt.

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Illustrations from E Is for Ethics showing honesty, perseverance, and trust
honesty · perseverance · trust
A boy in Paris from E Is for Ethics
a Paris story
2011

Environment

Stories to Help Children Care for Their World at Home, at School, and at Play.
Ages 4 to 10 Hardcover Kindle

Elliott and Lucy are back, this time discovering that eco friendly choices are not a chore. Each story threads a different green habit through the ordinary moments of a kid's day at home, at school, and at play. Discussion questions and practical tips round out every tale.

A playful, practical guide for busy families, where kids get to lead the way in teaching their parents a thing or two about caring for the planet.

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E Is for Environment cover: two children planting a tree
A boy in the garden from E Is for Environment
in the garden
A boy at the grocery store from E Is for Environment
at the store
Two kids looking out the window at their garden
watching it grow
what they're saying

Reviews & Praise

A few kind words about Ethics & Environment
★ ★ ★

Three out of three stars. Gotta Get It.

A charming, interactive little book.

A charming book chock full of teachable moments for children and adults to share.

Ian James Corlett, who wrote E Is for Ethics, presents environmental messages in a fresh way with a mischievous sense of humour.

★ Top 10 Bestseller

Top Ten Best Seller.

about the author

Ian James Corlett

Storyteller, voice actor, dad.
Ian James Corlett, author

A long road from hand puppets to hardcovers.

Ian started telling stories young. Hand puppets, marionettes, a ventriloquist dummy, animated shorts, student comedy, then creating and writing animated series, then books.

He has written for and developed many popular children's series, including The Adventures of Paddington Bear, Will & Dewitt, Lunar Jim, and Rescue Heroes, and created his namesake show, Being Ian.

Ian is also one of the most recognizable voices in animation, including The Conductor on PBS's Dinosaur Train, Dad in Johnny Test, and Cheetor of Transformers / Beast Wars fame, plus promo voice work for Family Channel, PBS, Fox Kids, BestBuy, McDonald's and VISA.

A father of two, husband of one for nearly 30 years. He splits his time between Vancouver and Los Angeles, loves his family, great food, and one small vice: automobiles. His pride and joy is a fully electric converted 1966 Porsche.