Hannah Monbleau, Author - Ella's Way

Hannah Monbleau, Author

Ellie Elephant & Tate the Talker is a story about communication and friendship. Despite being nonspeaking, Ellie Elephant has been able to develop meaningful & lasting friendships. When her friends notice she looks sad that she can’t use words, they build a special device that Ellie can use to help her talk.

Not all communication is verbal, and that’s okay.

Hannah Monbleau, Author

Hannah Monbleau wears many hats. She serves as the Associate Director of Student Life & Well-being at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and teaches yoga on the weekends, but no role has ever compared to being an auntie.

Known as "Titi" to her niece and nephews, Hannah shares an especially deep and unspoken bond with her niece Ellie. Ellie, who has RHOBTB2 Syndrome, has transformed the way her family understands connection, communication, and the world around them. Alongside her siblings, Hannah is a dedicated advocate for Ellie, helping to raise awareness to support her care. In 2025, their family launched The Rare Tulip, an initiative built out of love and a desire to bring more awareness to rare diseases.

Hannah's debut children's book, Ellie Elephant & Tate the Talker, is the first of many Rare Tulip projects. More than just a book, it serves as a source of representation and a way to give back, with all proceeds supporting Ellie's long-term care and helping fund future efforts to support families on similar paths.

Through her writing, Hannah hopes to show children that while Ellie may communicate and navigate the world differently, she is capable of everything they are, just in her own way. This book is the first in a series highlighting Ellie's adaptive equipment and experiences. Follow Ellie's journey at theraretulip.com (going live soon) or on Instagram with @theraretulip.

Reviews:

Spreading the word about rare diseases:
"Sweet book highlighting patience, empathy and understanding for children interacting with another child who has difficulty expressing themselves in typical ways but has so much to share! Every child deserves to be heard and this book is simple and clear enough for any child to embrace the message. Loved reading about the real Ellie and her journey!"
-Amazon Review

Fun book with a great message about ACC!:
"I'm so excited, I just got my copy of Hannah's book from the real Ellie! I'm Ellie's Occupational Therapist at the farm where she does equine assisted therapy and absolutely love this book to help children understand why some of their friends and classmates use different devices and adaptations. The more peers understand the why behind devices, the easier it is for them to relate and interact and this book helps to explain this in a fun way! I also love that the real beautiful Ellie is pictured in the book to highlight that Ellie is a real kid and it shows that there are many others like her that use a device. I'm going to share this book with my early intervention families and coworkers!" -Amazon Review

A must have for every teacher's library:
"This book has been a daily read in our home since it arrived. As a reading specialist, children (& adults) learn so well through picture books and this one is a beautiful story of inclusivity and not letting differences come between making and keeping friends. I am so glad a book like this exists and can only hope more will follow." -Amazon Review.

So great!!:
"Such a sweet and meaningful book! Does a great job showing kids that everyone is different, and that's what makes us special. A great book to start conversations with kids about acceptance and inclusion!" -Amazon Review

Great story for children!:
This book was so sweet and touching. A short story on inclusion and understanding. My daughter was captivated by the fun characters!" -Amazon Review

Sweetest story:
"Such a beautiful story about the power of inclusion and friendship. Can't wait for the next book!!" -Amazon Review

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