Books by Penelope Dyan

It's true! You are the future; and who you are, and who you will be, is what the future will be that lies ahead. And so when you do whatever it is that you decide to do in the future, please remember what I have said, and then remember the familiar Penelope Dyan characters who led you on your way through this book and the other Penelope Dyan books you may have; because even if these characters aren't really real, they can be real in your heart and in your mind and in your soul!Use this fun, 'learn to read' book filled with word repetition, word recognition and rhyme, written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, to practice your reading skills and to build your reading vocabulary and to think about the future and what it means to you. And see if you can figure out why kids are the future!Then, when you are all finished reading and thinking about these things, go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes with this book for even more learning fun! And don't forget to have a very happy new year just like the characters in this book!

Aruba is a tiny Dutch Caribbean island that sits off the coast of Venezuela; and Oranjestad, a Dutch name, translated, means "Orange Town" . . . although it should be noted that our author and photographer didn't actually see any oranges growing on orange trees there. Oranjestad is the capital and largest city on the small Island of Aruba, and is actually named after King William I of the Netherlands, the crown Prince of Orange-Nassau. So the name of the city probably, and more than likely, has nothing to do with either oranges or orange trees, and is a subject into which a discerning, learning kid may be curious, and into which subject he or she may want to delve.However, this book isn't about that, because this fun,. 'learn to read' book, filled with word recognition, word repetition and rhyme, is meant to increase reading skills and vocabulary and show this place the way a kid will see it. Its extra-large print and carry along size (perfect for a kid-sized backpack) makes this book a perfect travel carry-on. Written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, with photography by John D. Weigand, this is a book with a purpose; and there is a free, fun music video that goes along with this book on Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel!

Colón, Panama is a city and a seaport in Panama, next to the Caribbean Sea, near the Atlantic's entrance to the Panama Canal. The capital of Panama's Colón Province, it is commonly known as Panama's 'second city', meaning it happens to be the second largest city in Panama, while Panama City, Panama, is largest city in Panama, as well as its capital.Written by the award winning author attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, with photographs by John D. Weigand, this fun, 'learn to read' book is meant to give a kid a kid's eye view of this seaport city, and to remind a kid about all of the simple joys of traveling and family, hence its title, "Shopping Around! A Kid's Guide To Colón, Panama". When you look through the pages of this book you will see what a kid sees; and if you are a kid, you will improve your reading skills at the same time through Penelope Dyan's clever use of word repetition, word recognition and rhyme. And you will also build your reading word vocabulary list. When you are finished reading, you can watch the free music video that goes with this book on Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel.

Puerto Limon, one of the most picturesque places in Costa Rica, sits right between Nicaragua and Panama, with lots of coconut trees, and (of course) bananas! And if you are lucky, you might see a monkey; and you might even see even a sloth hanging from or in a tree! Famous for bananas, if you happen to go on a guided tour of the region, you will hear all about the history of bananas in this region; and you may even get to taste a banana ripened by Limon's tropical sun! So, if you are going to go bananas, or if you decide to even go for bananas, (or perhaps anther tropical fruit) this is the perfect place for you to be! The people are friendly, and the dress is almost always casual! After all, you are only a hop, skip and a jump away from the beach, so even if Mom and Dad dress up to go out at night, chances are you won't have to put on anything to wear except for your swimsuit, or shorts and a t-shirt, or a sundress (if you are a girl, of course).This is a fun, 'learn to read' book filled with word repetition, word recognition and rhyme, written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan; and it is meant to give you a kid's eye glimpse of Puerto Limon. There is also a free music video that goes with this book you can find on Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel.

You can do nothing, or you can do something; and what you choose to do is always up to you. But sometimes, when you do nothing, bad things can happen . . . when you do not report something bad or wrong, for example. Because when you don't stand up for what is right and just and good, no good can ever come from that! And doing what is right and just and good is always a very, very good thing!Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, you can use this fun, 'learn to read' book to practice your reading skills through word repetition, word recognition and rhyme as a host of familiar and fun Dyan characters guide you though its pages. Think about what right and wrong mean to you, and decide how you can combat wrong by doing what is right! And at the same time, you can build your reading vocabulary! You can even make a book of your very own about something that is important to you!Then, when you are all finished reading and discussing these things, you can you to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes with this book for even more learning fun!

All of life is one glorious and beautiful display of color; so just like the flowers, the birds and the bees, the elephants, the monkeys and the trees, we are all different. We all come in different shapes and colors and sizes, with different faiths and beliefs about many, many things! And even though there is good and bad among us all, we do not need to be afraid of one another just because we look and sound different, have different faiths, or speak different languages; because it is our differences that make up the spice of life.Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, you can use this fun, 'learn to read' book to practice reading skills though word recognition, word repetition and rhyme, increasing your reading vocabulary skills as you think about this very important subject, guided by a host of familiar Dyan characters! You can even try your hand at making a book about something important to you!When you are all finished, you can go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes with this book for even more learning fun! And remember that if a kid doesn't have fun learning, a kid won't love to learn!

It is Tuesday, and there are lots of things a boy can do on Tuesday! And if you play hard, then you just may need to scrub hard! And if you don't believe me, you can just ask the elephant or the monkey, or the cow or the sheep, or even the wise old owl; because the rubber ducky isn't talking!Use this fun, whimsical book to practice your reading skills as a host of familiar Penelope Dyan characters take you through this book that is filled with word recognition, word repetition and rhyme. As an attorney, award winning author and former teacher, Penelope Dyan knows how to tickle your funny bone as she gets her point across to you and leaves you with smile on your face. And this fun, 'learn to read' book has extra large print that is perfect for young eyes; and the size of this book is perfect for a kid-sized backpack! So take this book along with you wherever you go, and share this book with your friends!When you are finished reading, go to Bellissimvideo's YouTube channel for even more learning fun! And remember that if a kid doesn't have fun learning, a kid won't love to learn! So have fun, and read and learn!

With all of the talk about nationalism and globalism, which are very difficult concepts for kids to understand, we are all missing something important! And that is the concept of love and what love means. Use this book to think about this very important subject; because, after all, with love comes peace. And with peace comes understanding. And we are really all members of one big club, the club of life we call the human race, a club to which each one of us belong.You can use this fun, 'learn to read' book, written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, to practice your reading skills, using word recognition and word repetition and rhyme, as a familiar host of Dyan characters guide you ever so gracefully through this important subject, building your reading vocabulary at the same time.Then, when you are all finished reading, you can go straight to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel; and you can watch the free music video that goes with this book for even more learning fun. But most of all, remember to have fun learning; because if you don't have fun learning, you won't love to learn!

This is a very confusing time, growing up; and things that have to do with what is right and what is wrong, make life even more confusing! Use this book to think about what is right and what is wrong, and take some time to think about the word 'victory' and what the word 'victory' means . . . what it means to win, and about how you want to win; because all of life is a contest between right and wrong. And choosing between what is right and what is wrong is an important thing for a kid to know how to do.Use this fun, 'learn to read' book to also practice your reading skills through word recognition, word repetition and rhyme, as you travel vicariously through its pages, as a guest of some fun and familiar Dyan characters. See what the elephant and the monkey have to tell you (among others) and ask yourself what the rubber ducky might actually say if the rubber ducky could talk!When you finish reading this book by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, you can go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes with this book for even more learning fun!

Sometimes if you feel down and out and blue and sad, all you need to do is sing! There is nothing like a song, and if you just start singing a happy song, it will be very hard to stay feeling bad or sad or down and out. Sometimes life isn't easy, but if you just remember a happy tune, and then you start to sing it, chances are you won't feel sad or bad or down and out and blue for very long; because it is hard to frown when you are singing!Written and illustrated by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this fun, 'learn to read' book is filled with word recognition and word repetition and rhyme to help you practice reading skills! The fun and familiar Dyan characters serve as guides though your journey throughout this book that is certain to make you smile!When you are finished reading, you can go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel, and you can watch the free music video that goes along with this book for even more learning fun! But most of all, have fun learning; because if you don't have fun learning, you won't love to learn!

The word, 'perceptions' is a brand new word to add to your reading vocabulary list! And it has to do with how a person sees or perceives or believes things to be. Explore this word in reference to what is truth; because what is truth is how a person sees or perceives or believes a thing to be. Think about the fact that if you live your life as a lie, then, when you tell the truth, there is a very good chance no one will believe you. And if you don't believe this, then just ask the boy who cried wolf; that is, if you can find him. Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, you can consider these concepts as you go through this fun 'learn to read' book, filled with word repetition, and word recognition and rhyme, guided by some familiar and fun Dyan characters who will also introduce you to some new vocabulary words! Then think about some things that are important to you, and write a book of your very own creation! When you are all finished, go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes with this book for even more learning fun!

If someone calls you a 'potato', it means you might have eyes, but you cannot see; because you have no heart. After all, we really don't see with our eyes, because we see with our minds and with our hearts!Use this fun, 'learn to read' book with its very big message to discuss what it means to really, truly see. Written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this book is filled with word recognition, word repetition and rhyme, and a host of fun and familiar Dyan characters. Its extra large print is easy on young eyes, and its size is perfect for a kid's backpack!Think about things that are important to you, and then try your hand at making book of your very own!When you are all finished, go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes with this book for even more learning fun. And Most of all. remember to have fun learning; because if learning isn't fun, a kid won't love to learn!

When someone supports you and helps you, and stands by you, even when others stand against you (because you are doing right) then you know for certain that person is truly your friend. There are few people like this in the world; and when you have a friend like this, then you need to treasure that friend.Use this fun, 'learn to read' book by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, to practice your reading skills through word, recognition, word repetition and rhyme. And then take some time to think about what it means to be a true friend and to have a true friend. Then think about things that are important to you, and make a book of your very own!Enjoy some familiar Dyan characters as you read, and don't forget that friends come in all sizes and shapes and colors! But most important of all, you need to remember to have fun learning; because if a kid doesn't have fun learning, a kid won't love to learn. When you're finished reading, you can go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes with this book for even more learning fun!

Two or more words that sound the same, but have different meanings, or spellings (such as, to, too, and two) are a form of homonyms that are known as homophones. Words and their meanings are always fun and interesting, and so our author and illustrator decided to have some fun with words when she put together this fun, 'learn to read' book that shows some fun twists of words in the English language. There are also words that sound the same and are spelled the same and have different meanings! These are called homographs.Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, and filled with word recognition, word repetition and rhyme, this book has extra large print that's perfect for young eyes to see; and it's just the right size to fit in a kid-sized backpack! While this book concentrates on the homonym, homophone and homograph concepts, it brings to to mind the concept of synonyms, which are words that have the same meaning, but sound and are spelled differently, And as usual, you can look for the lessons on life in this book, just to top things off a bit! When you are finished reading, go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes with this book!

The truth is the truth, and a lie is simply a lie. A lie is not a misstatement of fact. It is merely a lie, and it seems like a lot of people don't seem to be able to tell the truth. And that is a very sad thing. Maybe they are just afraid to tell the truth. Maybe they don't know the difference between the truth and a lie. But since the truth never changes, you never have to remember what you said yesterday about something; because if you are telling the truth, the truth will remain exactly the same today as it was yesterday! And besides, sometimes you make people feel sad if you lie to them, because it means they can't trust you; and maybe it also means you don't trust them!Use this fun ,'learn to read' book, written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, to not only practice your reading skills though word recognition, word repetition and rhyme, but to also discuss this very important subject. Then think about things that are important to you and make you own book! You must have a lot of ideas in your head, after all. Kids are always full of great ideas!When you are finished, watch the free music video that goes with this book on Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel!

All of life must be in balance. There is good and there is bad. There is sunshine and there is rain. Sometimes when it rains we are sad, because we can't go outside and play; but the rain doesn't last forever, and rain is something we all need. Learn about rain in this 'learn to read' book and build your reading vocabulary by adding the words, 'evaporation', 'condensation' and 'precipitation' to your reading word list.Have fun as you visit with familiar Penelope Dyan characters in this book that is perfectly sized for a kid's backpack, has extra large print that is easy on young eyes, and is filled with word repetition, word recognition and rhyme. Talk about how things work together for good, and then make up your own story and book about something that is important to you. You can use the Dyan characters (which are simple to draw) or create some brand new characters of your own!Then when you are all finished reading and practicing your reading skills, you can go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel and have even more learning fun; because if a kid doesn't have fun learning, a kid just won't love to learn!

What does it mean when a new day has come? It means every single day brings a brand new opportunity for you to live your life to the fullest. And this is why you need to be thankful for every single day of your life! You mustn't let bullying and meanness take you away from that. You mustn't let anyone tarnish the goodness that is inside of you, right there in your heart! And this is why you turn the other cheek.Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this 'learn to read book' is filled with word repetition, word recognition and rhyme, all of which will help you develop your reading skills. The fun Dyan characters are an added treat, and you can copy them or create your own characters and make a book of your very own that is all about your very own thoughts and feelings. An added bonus is that this book has some new reading vocabulary words. (You can look for the words 'optimistic', 'absolutely' and 'positive' and add them to your reading word list!)When you are all finished reading, you can go straight to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel; and you can watch the free, fun music video that goes along with this book!

Sometimes life can be scary, but there are a few things you can do to keep life a bit less scary and dangerous. This fun, 'learn to read' book talks about how you can keep your eyes open for some things that may pose a danger, and talks about how you can avoid those things, which is mainly by following the rules your mother sets down for you, and by keeping your eyes wide open!Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this book is filled with familiar and fun Dyan characters, word recognition, word repetition and rhyme. Use this book to begin a discussion on the subject of danger, and ask yourself how you can stop something bad or dangerous from happening to you.Make a book of your very own about something you think is important for others to know, and share your thoughts with those around you. If you have any questions about what is dangerous or unsafe, ask an adult to help you to understand what you need to know and do to be safe. When you are all done reading, go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel and watch the free, fun music video that goes with this book!

As you lay there at night in your little bed, let the dreams of your future fill up your heart and your head. You know inside of your heart, that it is really true, that both your dreams and your future begin with you! Use this fun 'learn to read' book written by award winning author, attorney, and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, that is filled with word repetition, word recognition and rhyme, and some new reading vocabulary words, to begin a discussion about your dreams and what your dreams mean to you, as you practice your reading skills. Then, think about things that are important to you, or even about what your dreams are for your future (a new vocabulary word). And (if you like) you can make a book of your very own, all about something important to you! And please remember to have fun learning, because when learning isn't fun, a kid doesn't love to learn; and learning should always be a fun thing to do!Then, when you are all finished reading (because you are never finished learning) go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes with this book to have some more learning fun!

We all have problems, but how we look at those problems is what's important. The word, 'problem' smacks of defeat; and if we look at our problems as defeat, then we automatically lose in life, and our problems become the winners. And no one should let problems win! On the other hand, if we look at our problems as obstacles, we can over come them. And this is what the elephant is trying to tell everyone in this story. See if you agree!Take a trip through this fun, 'learn to read' book with award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, and practice your reading skills through word recognition, word repetition and rhyme. Think about what it means to have a problem and how looking at our problems as obstacles can transform problems into something we can overcome! All we have to do is think of our problems in an entirely different way. (Or maybe you are already thinking of your problems as obstacles.)Then, when you are all finished reading, you can go and watch the fun,free music video that goes with this book that you can find on Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel!

Are you a boy? And if so, are you made of snips and snails and puppy dog tails? Exactly what does that mean? Ask yourself that question as you read this 'learn to read' book by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan.This book is filled with word repetition, word recognition and rhyme. Its size is perfect to be carried along in a kid-sized backpack, and its extra large print is easy on a kid's young eyes.Once again the emphasis of this Penelope Dyan book is twofold, learning and fun! And this is because if a kid doesn't have fun learning, a kid won't love to learn. The drawings are simple so kids can copy them to make their own books, and the humorous story is something that could come from a kid's own imagination! But to make sure this is true, you'll have to read the book first!When you are finished reading, you can watch the free music video that goes with this book on Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel for even more learning fun!

We all need to get along in this world, and just maybe we would all get along much better if we didn't compete with others and instead concentrated on simply doing our very own personal best. Better is always better! However, somewhere along the line we seem to have forgotten this and what these words mean; and the end result has been nothing less than disastrous.Written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, you can use this fun 'learn to read' kid-sized book with its extra large print, filled with word recognition, word recognition and rhyme and familiar Dyan characters, to open a discussion about what it means to do and be your personal best, as you practice reading skills.Reading should be about learning, and learning should be fun; because if a kid doesn't have fun learning, then a kid won't love to learn.When you are done reading, you can watch the free music video that goes with this book on Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel.

Never burn down a bridge; and if you have a choice between building a wall or building a bridge, then open up your heart and build a bridge! As you may have guessed, we are not talking about real bridges here. We are talking about friendships and how you build friendships, and you simply don't build a friendship if you burn down the bridge between two people or if you build a wall between them!Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this fun 'learn to read' book filled with word recognition, word repetition and rhyme is meant to get you thinking about important things like friendship and how friendships are built. The print is extra large for young eyes, and it's the perfect size to carry along in a kid sized backpack! Use this book to get you thinking about things that are important to you, and then make a book of your own!After you are finished reading and enjoying the familiar and fun cast of Dyan characters in this book, you can go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes along with this book for more learning fun!

People play games with their words and actions. Even if you are a kid, you should know right from wrong. Kids need to think before they speak, and be true to themselves. And they should always say what they mean and mean what they say, but that does not mean saying mean things about another. A kid can be kind and loving and discerning and still tell the truth.Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this fun 'learn to read' book filled with word repetition, word recognition and rhyme is intended to get a kid talking and thinking about life and what may be real and what may be false. Enjoy the fun and familiar Dyan characters as the author takes you through the book as you practice your reading skills. Then try your own hand at writing your very own book about how you feel about something that is important to you!When you are all finished practicing your reading skills and thinking about what is important to you in life, you can go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel and watch the fun, free music video that goes along with this fun filled 'learn to read' book with an important message.

Knowing what is true and what isn't true is very important. So you should never assume what someone says is always true, unless it is someone you know and trust. And when people tell lies about you or someone else, just don't let that get to you. Know in your heart and in your mind that what they are saying is untrue, and be content with the good person you are.Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this is a 'learn to read' book that is meant to get you thinking as you practice reading skills through word recognition, word repetition and rhyme. It is filled with extra large print that is perfect for young eyes; and the Dyancharacters that are so familiar to Penelope Dyan readers, are sure to delight the reader! Use this book to think about things that are important to you, and then make a book of your very own!When you are finished reading this very fun 'learn to read' book, you can go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel and have even more learning fun as you watch the fun music video that goes with this book!

We all have problems, but how we look at those problems is what's important. The word, 'problem' smacks of defeat; and if we look at our problems as defeat, then we automatically lose in life, and our problems become the winners. And no one should let problems win! On the other hand, if we look at our problems as obstacles, we can over come them. And this is what the elephant is trying to tell everyone in this story. See if you agree!Take a trip through this fun, 'learn to read' book with award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, and practice your reading skills through word recognition, word repetition and rhyme. Think about what it means to have a problem and how looking at our problems as obstacles can transform problems into something we can overcome! All we have to do is think of our problems in an entirely different way. (Or maybe you are already thinking of your problems as obstacles.)Then, when you are all finished reading, you can go and watch the fun, free music video that goes with this book that you can find on Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel!

We are all unique individuals, but in some ways we are very much alike. We eat, and we sleep; and we have fun. And we also learn new and interesting things every single day. So when we see someone who seems different than we are, we need to celebrate the difference, as well as celebrate how much we are the same! And this means looking at a person with more than just our two eyes. It means looking with our hearts!Written by the award winning author, Penelope Dyan, and filled with fun Dyan characters, word repetition, word recognition and rhyme, this fun, 'learn to read' book is more than just a book; because this is a fun book meant to get a kid thinking about things other than himself or herself. It is meant to help kids explore the world by really seeing what the world is. You see, kids are the future of this world!When you are all finished reading and discussing these things, you can go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel and watch the fun music video that goes along with this book; and then you can have even more learning fun!

Happiness might be a warm puppy. Happiness might be a hug from your mother or a good night kiss. Happiness can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people, but finding true happiness is making your dreams come true. And as everyone knows, that is different for each and everyone of us. And this is why only you can make your dreams come true! And please don't forget to follow your very own dreams and not the dreams of someone else!Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this fun, 'learn to read' book filled with word repetition, word recognition and rhyme, and filled with a host of fun Dyan characters, is meant to make you think about your dreams and how only you can make your dreams come true! Practice reading skills and make your very own books filled with your very own ideas! (Kids always have a lot of great ideas!) Then, when you are all finished, you can go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes along with this book for even more learning fun! Because if learning isn't fun, a kid won't love to learn!

People are mean sometimes, and sometimes they are bullies; and this is a very hard thing to understand, because people sometimes don't like you for no good reason at all. So what do you do when someone is mean to you? Well . . . you simply stand tall! And no matter how mean they are, you still need to be kind and good and do what is right; because (as you well know) two wrongs never, never make anything right!Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, you can use this fun 'learn to read' book to practice your reading skills; because this kid-sized with its extra large print (perfect for young eyes) is filled with word repetition, word repetition and rhyme! The simple drawings can be copied, and then you can even make your own books about things that you might be feeling or doing!Then, when you are all finished reading and practicing your reading skills, you can visit Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel. And then you can watch the free, fun music video that goes along with this book; and you can have even more learning fun! You see, if a kid doesn't have fun learning, a kid won't love to learn!