Books published by Bellissima Publishing

Bubbles are fun, and there is nothing as fun as an entire bath full of bubbles! And . . . there are bubbles, and there are bubbles! You might think you can't hide inside of a bubble; but the truth is that sometimes you not only can, but you do! And when you stay inside a bubble in life, then this really isn't a good thing at all, because you can't do good things for others if you never reach outside of yourself. And you can't reach outside of yourself if you are living in a bubble world.Use this fun, 'learn to read' book filled with word recognition, word repetition and rhyme, written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, to practice your reading skills as you think about bubbles and also about a most important subject. (You see, sometimes things not only mean different things at different times, sometimes things really are different things at different times, just like bubbles!}When you are all finished reading and thinking about this very important subject (and maybe after your bubble bath) you can go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel; and you can watch the free music video that goes along with this books for even more learning fun!

Some boots are made for walkin', and some boots are meant to sit firmly at the sides of a horse! Learn all about Tammy's bright red boots and about how she loved to ride out under the sun on her beloved horse, Sassy.Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this fun, 'learn to read' book is meant to put a smile on a kid's face as he or she practices reading skills through the use of word repetition, word recognition and rhyme. A host of familiar Penelope Dyan characters will again guide you through the pages of this book as you also increase your reading word vocabulary.Do you have a favorite pair of shoes or boots? If you do, then ask yourself why they happen to be your favorite piece of footwear. Perhaps, just like Tammy's bright red boots, they have some special meaning for you too! (Or maybe they have a special use.)When you are all finished reading this book, you can go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes along with this book!

If you hurt somebody's feelings, even if you really didn't mean to hurt their feelings, it is always a very good thing if you apologize. And one thing you should never do, is to say mean things to others or to call them mean names. The time old adage, "If you can't say anything nice, then say nothing at all," is always a very good rule by which you should manage your life.Written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher. Penelope Dyan, this fun, 'learn to read' book is filled with word recognition, word repetition and rhyme; and it is meant to get a kid thinking. After all, it is never a good thing when someone is mean to another person; and people should never call others mean names or be rude to one another!Most of all, have fun learning as a host of fun and familiar Penelope Dyan characters guide you through this book. When you are finished reading, you can go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes with this book for even more learning fun!

Kids like to say and think they (and everyone else) can say anything they want to say; because (after all) this is a free country. And a kid worth his salt will be quick to tell you this! But freedom of speech under the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America is not without limitation! And fighting words are not protected words.Think about this concept as you practice your reading skills though word recognition, word repetition and rhyme; and please note that fighting words are only one of the limitations on our freedom of speech. (But perhaps we can discuss that with the elephant and the other Dyan characters at a later date and time.) Written and illustrated by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this fun, 'learn to read' book is meant to get a kid thinking as he or she learns to read. Its extra large print is perfect for young eyes, and the size of this book is the perfect size for a kid to carry in a kid-sized backpack! Then when you are all finished reading, go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel for even more learning fun!

Visit some fun and familiar Penelope Dyan characters who are here to impart some of their special kind of wisdom to you about the subject of relaxing and going with the flow, as you build your reading vocabulary through word recognition, word repetition and rhyme, and think about this important subject and exactly what it means to you to 'go along with the flow'.Remember that life is a celebration, and to not worry about the small things, and instead concentrate on the big things in life, like your family and friends . . . And think about why your family and friends are really what matters in this life.Try your hand at writing your own book; and then, when you are all finished, you can go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes along with this book for even more learning fun!But most of all, have fun reading and learning as you travel through this book written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan; because if a kid doesn't have fun reading snd learning, a kid won't love to read and learn!

There are dreams, and then there are dreams. If your dream is about doing good and about helping others, then you are on the right track. And if you are only thinking about yourself and what you can get for yourself or keep for yourself, then you are on a train traveling down the wrong track. And the elephant and the monkey and all of the other fun and familiar Penelope Dyan characters will tell you this is true as you turn the pages of this book . . . but not in so many words; because you need to figure this out for yourself!Use this fun, 'learn to read' book to practice the concepts of word recognition, word repetition and rhyme, as you build your reading skills and reading vocabulary and embark on a journey of thought. Sure, you are just a kid; but it is never to early to think about caring and sharing and following a dream! And this is especially true if your dream is to help others! And even the monkey in the tree shares his apples, as you can clearly see!When you are all finished reading, watch the free music video that goes along with this book on Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel for even more learning fun!

Love is everything, and all this world really needs is love, and the reason for that is that if we all loved one another with love that was unconditional, all of the problems of the world would be solved, absolutely and once and for all! This book is all about love and how you can't ever take anything at all for granted except the love of family and friends! And Penelope Dyan wants you to think about that and what would happen if we could extend that love to everyone in the whole wide world.Use this fun, 'learn to read book' with a message, written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, to practice your reading skills through the use of word recognition, and word repetition and rhyme, and build your reading skills, as you think about this very important subject. Its extra large print is very easy on young eyes, and its size is perfect for carrying along in a kid's backpack!Most of all have fun learning, because if learning isn't fun, then a kid won't love to learn! And, besides, learning should always be fun. When you are all finished reading, you can go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes along with this book!

Maybe your mom and dad have told you about the olden days and about how you have so much more than they had when they were kids. You like the stories; but you still want those expensive tennis shoes, so you can be just like your friends. This book isn't about tennis shoes, it is about more than that! This book is about being thankful and happy with what you have!Familiar Penelope Dyan characters will guide you though this fun, 'learn to read' book; and they will also help you to think abut your blessings, as you practice your reading skills though the use of word repetition, word repetition and rhyme! And if you pay careful attention, you will also build your reading vocabulary with some brand new reading words!Written and illustrated by Penelope Dyan, an award winning author, attorney and former teacher, this book is meant to do more than tickle your funny bone; it is also meant to get you thinking! And when you are finished reading and practicing your reading skills, you can go to Bellissimavideo's YouTube channel and watch the free, music video that goes with his book; and you can have even more learning fun!

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!

This is another wonderful book all about animals to add to your Tony Ridgway library. Ao who exactly is Tony Ridgway?Tony Ridgway is a veteran songwriter from Cape Town, South Africa. After a successful three decades in the music industry, Ridgway has turned his full attention to writing and illustrating educational books for children, focussing on animal awareness; a lifelong passion.A fervent CAT activist, Ridgway spends most his days sketching cats, writing about cats . . . with cats.Other books by Tony Ridgway, self-professed cat whisperer, published by Bellissima Publishing, LLC include::"Cat Tails" "The Friendly Creatures" "Songs Of The Wild"Ridgway is married to Melissa, an Educational Psychologist; and they live with their three cats, a dog, and several of their other smaller fauna friends, in Melkbosstrand, a seaside village on the Cape's West Coast.