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Ella Sarah Gets Dressed Analysis

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In the story, Ella Sarah Gets Dressed, Margaret Chodos-Irvine tells a story of a young girl named Ella Sarah. This children’s story is geared for children in the younger age range, most likely preschool or just entering school. Chodos-Irvine tells a tale of Ella Sarah making tough stylistic decisions while getting dressed in a humorous style. For an early reader, the text was clear and easy to read. It was strategically placed mainly towards the top of each page without an overwhelming amount of words. The word choice focused mainly on colors and was showcased by the vibrant colors in the illustrations. Each illustration matches the main idea from the sentences, however there is one page where the child may be slightly confused. On the page

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