Disney's Elena of Avalor stars in her first Little Golden Book!

Princess Elena stars in a Little Golden Book based on an episode of the hit Disney Channel animated show, Elena of Avalor. Children ages 2 to 5 will love this exciting story in which Elena and her sister Isabel must work together to help undo a curse when an explorer is turned into a gecko!

The Elena of Avalor series focuses on culturally connected storytelling inspired by diverse Latin cultures, as well as themes of leadership including thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion. With help from her family and friends—and a little magic—Elena will learn to rule as crown princess and face the adventures that lie ahead. Elena is ready to rule!
Melissa Lagonegro is a children’s book author. Her works include A Tale of Two Sisters (Disney Frozen), Belle's Story (Disney Princess), and Big Friend, Little Friend (Disney Princess). View titles by Melissa Lagonegro
Heather Martinez is an illustrator whose work has appeared in books and television. She has illustrated several titles in the SpongeBob SquarePants series, and was tapped to take over the beloved Little Golden Books series Doc McStuffins. Her work can also be seen in the Golden Books edition of The Phantom Menace. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2006 for the Nickelodeon movie Escape From Cluster Prime. Her other works include Albert: The Little Tree with Big Dreams, Dino Parade!, and I Am a Princess.   View titles by Heather Martinez

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Disney's Elena of Avalor stars in her first Little Golden Book!

Princess Elena stars in a Little Golden Book based on an episode of the hit Disney Channel animated show, Elena of Avalor. Children ages 2 to 5 will love this exciting story in which Elena and her sister Isabel must work together to help undo a curse when an explorer is turned into a gecko!

The Elena of Avalor series focuses on culturally connected storytelling inspired by diverse Latin cultures, as well as themes of leadership including thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion. With help from her family and friends—and a little magic—Elena will learn to rule as crown princess and face the adventures that lie ahead. Elena is ready to rule!

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Melissa Lagonegro is a children’s book author. Her works include A Tale of Two Sisters (Disney Frozen), Belle's Story (Disney Princess), and Big Friend, Little Friend (Disney Princess). View titles by Melissa Lagonegro
Heather Martinez is an illustrator whose work has appeared in books and television. She has illustrated several titles in the SpongeBob SquarePants series, and was tapped to take over the beloved Little Golden Books series Doc McStuffins. Her work can also be seen in the Golden Books edition of The Phantom Menace. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2006 for the Nickelodeon movie Escape From Cluster Prime. Her other works include Albert: The Little Tree with Big Dreams, Dino Parade!, and I Am a Princess.   View titles by Heather Martinez

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