Books by Penelope Dyan

Photographer John D. Weigand and author Penelope Dyan went to Las Vegas and came back with another very special travel book meant for kids that will look great ion your coffee table. Suffice it to say, this is a new Las Vegas full of lots of surprises as it captures the essence of so many places all over the world! Los Vegas is till the city of lights, but now it is even more!Entertaining and compact, inexpensive and fun, Las Vegas makes a great place to have a family vacation.So take a bit of an explore though this book with photographer John D. Weigand and former teacher, author and attorney, Penelope Dyan. When you see the candy apples, imagine yourself taking a delectable bite, and when you see the gondolas, imagine yourself taking a ride through the Grand Canal of Venice, Italy! Purchase this book as a companion book to "Take A Dam Tour! A Kid's Guide To Hoover Dam, Nevada," (also by Dyan and Weigand), and then see and do it all and more with your kids, beginning with the pages of these books. Or you just travel vicariously though this book, because the mind and your imagination can take you anywhere!Fire up the imaginations of your children with this informative book and ask yourself what kinds of minds created such a diverse, fun and entertaining place that captures the essence of just about everywhere? Perhaps your child will be inspired to become an architect or an artist. You never know where an explore and a dream will lead you!

Three thousand to four thousand years ago, Native Americans first inhabited the the Grand Canyon. The Pueblo Indians built adobe houses around the canyon and made animal figures out of twigs. The Hopi Indians believed when they died, their spirits came to rest in the canyon. The first American to cross the Colorado River was Hamblin in 1864. And in 1869 Major John Wesley Powell traveled the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. In 1905 the El Tovar, Hotel was built on the canyon rim. Seventy-five different species of mammal, fifty species of reptiles, twenty-five species of fish, and three hundred species of bird live in the Grand Canyon. In 1540 Francsico Coronado discovered the Grand Canyon, and congress declared Grand Canyon Preserve a National Park in 1919. The Grand Canyon is a vacation spot you will never forget. Look closely, and you might see a deer, or an elk, or even a California condor! The scenery is ever changing, as much as it is the same. In winter there is snow and in the spring there are wildflowers! You can take a donkey down into the canyon and back, camp out and hike or just stay in the world class El Tovar hotel and order room service! There is shopping and more and so much fun for kids and parents to have as the explore the enormity of the Grand Canyon. Take a walk through the pages of this book and see what photographer John D. Weigand and award winning author, attorney and former author Penelope Dyan saw, and know there is even more beauty and excitement for you when you take your own trip to the grand canyon!

The Roman city of Pompeii was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 A.D. It was first occupied in 6th century B.C, and the Romans turned it into a place to vacation in 81 B.C., and it served that purpose (among others) until it was buried, lost, and forgotten under mud and ash.Two million people now live under Mount Vesuvius, and it has erupted more than fifty times since 9 A.D.. It continued to erupt every 100 years until about 1037 A.D., when it went into hibernation for six hundred years. In 1631, Mount Vesuvius erupted yet again, taking 4000 more lives. During the restoration (after the 1631 eruption) workers discovered the ruins of ancient Pompeii! Everyone is curious about Pompeii, because the city was a wonderful, glamorous and modern place that seemed to just disappear (like the tale of Atlantis) from the face of the earth. This is your chance to see a bit of exactly what has been uncovered, as John D. Weigand's photographs and the poetry of Penelope Dyan help you explore this once great and ancient city in the pages of yet another Bellissima book meant for kids that looks great on your coffee table!

This book was written on Valentines Day and is book five in the 'Mikey And Me' book series. It incorporates the words from the dolch reading word list to add yet another very special dimension to the book. But it doesn't have to be Valentines Day for a kid to enjoy "Mikey And Me And The Valentines," and it doesn't have to be Valentines Day to remind us that we need to remind one another every single day that we love them.The message of 'who is your valentine' every day of the year is quite clear in this kid sized, friendly early reader book with the extra large sized print, created especially for little eyes that need extra help seeing so that they can enjoy reading. Kid friendly, fun and kid tested, Penelope Dyan makes her message clear. Love is everywhere! You just need to know where to look for it.Dyan is a former K-12 teacher, an attorney and an award winning author, illustrator and poet, who proves once again that Bellisssima loves kids! Just ask any child who happens to be a Penelope Dyan fan, and they will tell you the very same thing, because books are also meant for kids!

More than 400 seabirds were treated at the International Bird Rescue's(IBRRC) Northern California bird center after they were caught up in a deadly algae foam along the Pacific Northwest coast. Oregon and Washington wildlife rescue centers were overwhelmed with epidemic numbers of wet, cold, and dying sea birds soiled by an unusual sea slime.When author Penelope Dyan and photographer John D. Weigand arrived at the center in Fairfield, California that afternoon, they had no idea they would be returning to witness a massive bird rescue and would see the tools they were shown and photographed put into action.Bird's heads were covered to ease stress as the volunteers worked on them, and it was clear they would be working through the night just to initially process the birds; and then the next morning they would have to begin washing them! It was a job of massive proportions. It would take weeks, perhaps months to return these birds to their habitats.This is the third book in the Animal Rescue Series, and it is truly a book for the birds! Dyan and Weigand have created a book meant for children that is perfect for your coffee table. Once again, Bellissima publishes a book with a purpose, reminding us that before all the birds fall from the sky, we need to do something to protect our environment. and that we also need to support the many volunteers who work at rescue centers like this one, because we are all a part of creation, and man was (after all) put on this earth to have dominion over its creatures. And that means we must protect them.

Have you ever found a raccoon in your house? Sometimes raccoons just happen, like life. Find out what one little girl does when she finds a raccoon in her house. Raccoons can be very dangerous, so if you happen to see one, you should tell a grown up immediately (in case you are not a grown up) because grown ups usually know what to do about these things!Read the poetry and enjoy the funny illustrations of Penelope Dyan as your child learns the concept of size, and use this book as a starting block to talk to your child about the meaning of bigger and smaller, and the relationships of size. Penelope Dyan, author of 'Surfer Girl,' best teen book at the 2008 New York Book Festival and best teen book at the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival, a former teacher and attorney, really understands kids. She brings all her knowledge and love of children with her as she writes her books, and like all Bellissima Books, her books have a lesson and a purpose.Penelope Dyan is also the cocreator of the Animal Rescue Series and the Comeback Kids Book Series (and more) along with photographer John D. Weigand, books for kids that look great on your coffee table.

What is Christmas? Christmas is many things; but most of all the birth of Jesus is the real reason for the Christmas season, because it is the day of our dear Savior's birth.Enjoy the photographs of John D, Weigand and the poetry of Penelope Dyan and celebrate all the joys of Christmas and take the time toremember all of your special Christmases past. We did! John D. Weigand is an experienced television engineer and an accomplished photographer who has teamed his skills with Penelope Dyan to create this delightful little book.Penelope Dyan is a former K-teacher, published in 'The Kindergartner,' as well as in 'Instructor Magazine' and in 'Humpty Dumpty' children's magazine. Dyan is the author of 'Surfer Girl,' the winner of best teen book at both the 2008 New York Book Festival and the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival. And 'Surfer Girl' is also recognized by Girls Voices In Literature Database, Miami University, Florida.This is the perfect Christmas gift, and it is the perfect book to read when you just want to feel like Christmas. It is longer than a Christmas card and filled to the brim with Christmas sentiment that will make you "think Christmas" and smile. So go out and face the world head-on with a smile and "think Christmas" no matter what time of the year it is. You may be surprised at the results.

This is the second book of the Animal Rescue Series; and photographer John D. Weigand and writer and poet, Penelope Dyan, continue with Bellissima Publishing, LLC's plan to save the planet one species at a time by making kids and adults aware of the plight of those creatures over which humankind has been given dominion. Their visit to Hawaii's beautiful Hanauma Bay brings home the wonderful work that is being done there in this nature preserve to save the creatures of the sea.Dyan is an award winning author and poet, and Weigand is an experienced television engineer. Both have been widely published in their fields, Weigand in television engineering, and Dyan in teachers' journals, magazines for kids, and in business and law magazines. Penelope Dyan's book, Surfer Girl is recognized by Girls Voices In Literature Database, Miami University, Florida, and was winner of best teen book at both the 2008 New York Book Festival and the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival.

What is a mother to do if she can't find her child's left shoe? Going barefoot is one option, but some occasions simply do not lend themselves to bare feet. Tammy's mother has also learned a very big lesson, to be careful about what she says, because kids take our offhanded comments very seriously, even if we do not.So the mystery is: where is Tammy's left shoe? In fact, where are all of Tammy's left shoes? Does Tammy have a problem with her left foot, or is there another reason all of Tammy's left shoes are missing? Read "Tammy's Left Shoe" and find out for yourself.Penelope Dyan is a former K-12 teacher, published in 'The Kindergartner,' as well as in 'Instructor Magazine' and in 'Humpty Dumpty' children's magazine; and she is an award winning author. And once again, she has put all her expertise, love and knowledge of children to work in this delightful book of poetry and illustrations.Dyan is the author of 'Surfer Girl,' the first book in a teen book series about a girl named Summer who surfs the waves of the ocean and life as she searches for her legacy. "Surfer Girl" was the winner of best teen book at both the 2008 New York Book Festival and the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival and is also recognized by Girls Voices In Literature Database, Miami University, Florida.

Enjoy the illustrations and the poetry of Penelope Dyan and remember when you were a kid and you played and ran like the wind. This is the story of little Kyle who has the stamina and ferocity of a major leaguer when it comes to his very favorite sport, baseball! But Kyle has a brief setback, a setback from which your child can learn that all sports are merely games; and when you play a game you are supposed to have fun! Penelope Dyan is a former K-12 teacher, published in 'The Kindergartner,' as well as in 'Instructor Magazine' and in 'Humpty Dumpty' children's magazine, and is an award winning author, She has put her expertise, love and knowledge of children to work in each of these children's books that serve as supplements to the Penny Mouse Early Reader Series. The books can also stand alone Dyan is the author of 'Surfer Girl,' the first book in a teen book series about a girl named Summer who surfs the waves of the ocean and life as she searches for her legacy. "Surfer Girl" was the winner of best teen book at both the 2008 New York Book Festival and the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival and is also recognized by Girls Voices In Literature Database, Miami University, Florida."For Boys Only"® is a US registered trademark of Bellissima Publishing, LLC.

Sometimes some people (who are not your parents) may want to tell you how to live your life. They may even become rather bossy. Even though it is difficult, the best thing you can do is stand up for what you believe is right, and for what you want to do in and with your life. You should never try to live a life by someone else's standards, rules or ideas, because even if how they live their own life may be right for them, chances are, how they live their life is probably wrong for you!Use this faith-based 'learn to read'book that is full of word repetition, word recognition and rhyme to practice reading skills, and then make a book of your own, and tell your very own story, a story that is all abut you and who you are and who you want to be.Written and illustrated by the award wining author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, these simple drawings will delight any child, and can even be copied as kids create their own books. Then when you are finished reading this book, don't forget to watch the free music video that goes along with this book on the Bellissimavideo YouTube Channel for even more learning fun!

This is Napoli¿s story; and all it takes is a walk through the streets of Napoli to see, feel and hear it. All you have to do is simply see what surrounds you. From the graffiti on walls, to the artwork and paintings, to the faces you will see . . . it is all a part of the ongoing story.Some Italians believe that if they let the graffiti go and don¿t say anything, the perpetrators will simply get tired of doing it and go away, because they are only doing this for attention. Time will only tell if this is right or wrong; but you can¿t disagree that it all becomes a part of the story, and Italians do love a story!Filled with word repetition, word recognition and rhyme, this ¿learn to read¿ book will show you a bit of what you can see when you go to Napoli. But this book is only the beginning of the story, and whether you travel through the pages of this book, or down the streets of Napoli, it is up to you to add to the story; because we are all an integral part of every story and about every place we visit with open eyes and an open heart. So have fun reading this book, and then see even more of Napoli as you have even more learning fun watching the free music video that goes with this book on the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel.

Everything you have to do in life has to do with attitude, and if your attitude includes doing what is right and not thinking selfishly when it comes to others, then you are on the right track! This 'learn to read' book by the award winning author, attorney, and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, explores the idea of attitude. Do you think you have a good attitude? What does having a good attitude mean? What do you think you might be able to accomplish with just the right attitude?This book explores the concept of attitude as you develop reading skills though word recognition, word repetition and rhyme. The book size is just perfect for little hands and for carrying in a kid-sized backpack, and the extra large print is easy on little eyes.This is meant to be a book about a serious subject, and at the same time it is meant to be a book that is fun, a book that encourages kids to think and form opinions; because a book is about more than merely words on a page. There is also a free music video on the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel to make the learning process even more fun!

Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this learn to read book is meant to comfort as it teaches reading skills through the use of word recognition, word repetition and rhyme, with a host of the familiar characters used throughout her learn to read books, from which she hopes kids will copy and draw and make their own fun books, as this was exactly the experience she had as a teacher! Add the fun of music through the free YouTube music video on the Bellissimavideo channel that goes along with this book, and your child will soon become excited about the learning process; because when kids have fun learning, they will love to learn; and Penelope Dyan believes all learning should be fun! The message is one of being bullied. What can you do when this happens? The discussion is whether you turn the other cheek or stand up and fight, and the answer is not a simple one. Each situation has to be discussed according to its own unique merits; and this is why Dyan says, "Sometimes opening a door is a good idea. It all depends on what is on the other side."

If you don't like playing in the rain, then this book is not for you. But if you love splashing in puddles and you like having fun in the rain, then this is the perfect 'learn to read' book for you! So practice your reading skills through word recognition, word repetition and rhyme in this fun book about a kid and her mom playing in the rain, and visit some fun, familiar Penelope Dyan characters who are also playing in the rain!But even if you are a stay inside kid when it rains, you can read this book and pretend in your mind that you are splashing through puddles! And, by the way, award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, never lets a little rain get in the way of a good time; and she wants kids to know there is always an alternative to every dark cloud! Everyone can make something out of nothing, and maybe you can even make a book! Your mind can take you anywhere and everywhere you want to go! There is also a free music video that goes with this book on the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel. Free is also always fun!

Kids always have questions, and sometimes those questions may seem a little silly; but the important thing you want to remember is that the only foolish question is the question you never ask, because it is from our questions that we learn and discover and even create.Written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this book is meant to get a kid thinking as basic, beginning reading skills are practiced. Use the kid-friendly illustrations and word repetition and rhyme to build word recognition skills, and have some fun while you are practicing your reading skills by letting your imagination run wild! This large print, kid sized book is just perfect for little eyes and little hands.The question presented is, "What is a telephant?" So see if you can figure out what a telephant might be before you reach the very last page of this book, and then you can watch a fun and free music video on the Bellissimavideo YouTube Channel for even more learning fun!

The area of Juneau is larger than that of Rhode Island and Delaware individually and almost as large as these two states combined. Downtown Juneau is nestled right at the base of Mount Juneau and is named after gold prospector Joe Juneau, although the place was for a time called Rockwell; and after that it was called Harrisburg after Juneau's co-prospector, who was named Richard Harris. That said, Juneau is a great place for kids where you can go to the top of a mountain in a tram and eat lunch, shop, see a wildlife center, and on a clear day look out over the town below you. Juneau is touristy and fun, and you can buy freshly made popcorn and fudge in a family owned store.Award winning author, attorney and former teacher Penelope Dyan, and photographer John D. Weigand traveled to Juneau, Alaska to see what they could see, and they saw plenty! There is fun, good food, friendly people (some dressed in costume) and more, and this once gold miners' town keeps the flavor of times past alive, all for your enjoyment. Use this book to practice reading skills through word recognition, repetition and rhyme as you take a little explore through this city stopped in time. And look for the Bellissimavideo music video that has the same name as this book on YouTube to add to the learning experience.

You may have heard of puppy love, but this is something entirely different; because this is a book about bunny love. Bunny love is something very special that doesn't have to be reserved just for Easter. It is the kind of love we can enjoy on Valentine's Day, Christmas, or on any plain old Saturday, Sunday or weekday!Read this book by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, and practice your reading skills as you find out something about home. And if that doesn't make any sense to you, then that is the very reason YOU should be reading this book! There is a video that goes along with this book on the Bellissimavideo Channel on YouTube. Watch the video, and then see if you can understand a little more about the meaning of this book; But meanwhile have some fun as you learn some new words through word recognition and rhyme. Dyan loves kids, and she understands exactly how kids learn. She knows that kids like to have fun and that the best way to learn is by having fun learning. That way you will love to learn! This is why Dyan creates these books! So sing, dance, read and enjoy!

Spared from the devastation of the great world wars, in Regensburg, you can see what a medieval city looked like better than just about anywhere else in Central Europe, as it was the only major medieval city in Germany to remain intact during the plight of those times, thus it retains a true storybook appearance of old. Sometimes we get lonely when we travel, and we get homesick for the things of home. Maybe this has happened to you. This book written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, is a little bit different. Yes, it is a travel book in the sense that it shows you some of the fun things you can do and see, but it is also two other things. It's a book about getting homesick, and it is a book that repeats phrases and uses rhyme and word recognition so you can learn to read and shout out what is coming next in the rhyme. Dyan and Weigand want you to go ahead and have some fun and at the same time learn as you explore the town of Regensburg, Germany through the words of Penelope Dyan and the camera lens of John D. Weigand. Yes, learn all you can about this little city along the great River Danube, but also remember it is just as important sometimes to set aside the museums and all the facts about what happened where and when, and to just remember to be a kid! Dyan sees through the eyes of a child and writes what she feels about a place, and what she sees. This always makes her books very different, educational, interesting and fun. Dyan wants you to learn to learn with your eyes. Look for the Bellissima videos on the Bellissimavideo YouTube Channel for even more learning fun!

You don't have to wait for Thanksgiving day to say thank-you, because saying thank-you should be an everyday thing!And you should never think it is silly to say thank-you for anything. This is a book about giving thanks, and that means saying thank-you. This is a book about praise, but you can also say thank-you to the people in your life, and not only to God. You can begin by making a list of all the things for which you want to give thanks, a new version of counting blessings instead of sheep! And while you are at it, draw some pictures if your very own to go along with your list!Award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, wrote this book to encourage two things, or perhaps three. These things are writing, creativity and learning to read! Again, the kid-friendly drawings and rhyme encourage kids to shout out what they think is coming next; and this contributes to word recognition. Don't forget to go to YouTube and to look at the video on the Bellissimavideo channel that goes along with this book to further enhance the fun of the learning process.