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Sometimes you lose something, and it seems like the end of the world. No matter how much you look for it, it cannot be found. And then suddenly you replace that something with something else, something as simple as the nose on your face or the toes on your feet, something that you have always had, but never noticed it was there.That is how it was with our Little Miss Chris and her absolutely incredible red shoes. Written and illustrated by award winning author and poet, Penelope Dyan with kids in mind, and written from her heart as well, Bellissima Publishing, LLC brings a small life lesson into your home with a bit of fun and laughter.Penenlope Dyan is the author of "Surfer Girl," winner of best teen book at both the 2008 New York Book Festival and the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival. "Surfer Girl" is also recognized by the Girls' Voices In Literature Database, Miami University, Florida.So sit down and read all about Little Miss Chris and what happened to her most beloved red shoes, and remember what is was like to be a kid who had to grow up, even if that meant losing something very precious.

This book was written for a little girl named Jordan who begged to have her hair dyed blue so it would match her outfit. In fact, she wondered why she couldn't dye her hair on a daily basis just to match her outfits. Whether Jordan is a diva in the making or just extremely color conscious we will never know, but kids do have some great ideas, even if (perhaps) this was not one of them.Enjoy the illustrations and the poetry of Penelope Dyan and revel in your child's childhood. Notice everything about how they do things, how they perceive things and how they learn. Be supportive and understanding. Learn from them because they see our world with the most innocent of eyes.A former K-12 teacher, published in 'The Kindergartner,' as well as in 'Instructor Magazine' and in 'Humpty Dumpty' children's magazine, and an award winning author, Penelope Dyan has put her expertise, love and knowledge of children to work once again.Dyan's 'Surfer Girl' was the winner of best teen book at both the 2008 New York Book Festival and the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival; and it is is recognized by Girls Voices In Literature Database, Miami University, Florida.Penelope Dyan understands kids, and this supplement to the Penny Mouse Early Reader Series is a must have. This book teaches concept colors and is just plain fun!

This is a book created for little girls who just love shoes (but boys can read it too.) And what girl doesn't like a great pair of shoes, or three great pairs or four or even more!Enjoy the illustrations and the poetry of Penelope Dyan and be sure to read this book to your child and explore his or her interests, likes and dislikes. Perhaps like Arianna your child just loves shoes@A former K-12 teacher, published in 'The Kindergartner,' as well as in 'Instructor Magazine' and in 'Humpty Dumpty' children's magazine, and an award winning author, Penelope Dyan 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.Dyan is also the author of 'Surfer Girl' the first in a teen book series about a girl named Summer who serves 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.

This is a book created for clever kids with great big healthy imaginations, kids who should be kids forever, if only it could be properly arranged. Unfortunately, we must all grow older, but we can still remain kids at heart; and we can still remember when. This book was written to help you remember your childhood and the childhood of your children, and help you enjoy their childhoods with them. And it was also written in memory of a very special person Penelope Dyan knew and loved. His name was Roger.Enjoy the illustrations and the poetry of Penelope Dyan and be sure to read this book to your child and share with your child in his or her hopes and dreams, because hopes and dreams are the essence of childhood.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. Her book "Surfer Girl" (the first book in the Surfer Girl Book Series was the winner of best teen book at both the 2008 New York Book Festival and the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival.Once again, Penelope Dyan has put her expertise, love and knowledge of children and animals to very good and practical use with this book!

This is a book created for little girls who just love hats, all sorts of hats!And it is a supplement (written just for girls) to the Penny Mouse Early Reader Series. Read this book with your child and increase her oral and reading vocabulary.Enjoy the illustrations and the poetry of Penelope Dyan and be sure to read this book to your child because your child will be certain to enjoy it!Written for an amazing little girl named Gracie, this book will make you smile.Penelope Dyan is former K-12 teacher, published in 'The Kindergartner,' as well as in 'Instructor Magazine' and in 'Humpty Dumpty' children's magazine, and an award winning author, winner of best teenage book (Surfer Girl) at both the 2008 New York Book Festival and the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival! Penelope Dyan has put all of her expertise, love and knowledge of children and to very good and practical use with this book!So always remember, when you are in the sun, please protect your skin and wear sunscreen and especially a hat! (Because hats are so much fun!)

Everyone has a nose, and lots of other things have noses too! Noses come in all shapes and sizes, and our noses do something very special. Can you guess what that is? (And there is more than one thing that your nose does!)A nose really is a nose by any other name, just like a rose is a rose by any other name. When you go outside do you stop to smell the roses? Do you sneeze when you get a cold? Sometimes noses can be funny, like the round red nose on a clown, but generally noses are quite serious. They just sit there on your face. 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.This particular title starts the conversation of body parts and self-awareness it is a great companion book to Dyan's 'Sticks' books. (If you are a boy be sure to purchase the one written especially for boys, and while you are at it you can also purchase 'A Lot Of Snot' by Penelope Dyan.)Have fun reading this family friendly book with its delightful poetry and fun illustrations, and remember and never forget that Bellissima loves kids. After all, our children are the future; and investing in our children should be ourbiggest joy and our most important obligation.

This is a book created for cats and kids, especially for those cats and kids who get into trouble with doors, open doors. These things are mistakes that can be quite traumatic, and sometimes we need to just talk about them, especially if the child blames him or herself for some unwanted results.Enjoy the illustrations and the poetry of Penelope Dyan and be sure to read this book to your child to begin the discussion of what may happen, could happen or has happened; and teach your child to care and take on some responsibility in the process. Keep in mind that the cat also has some responsibility to stay inside, etc., and that a cat will be a cat, just like a kid will be a kid. and a dog will be a dog (especially if the big cat picked on the dog when the dog was a puppy.) We love our pets, but no matter how hard we may try, sometimes things just happen that make us worry and become sad.Based on a sad, but true story, Penelope Dyan introduces us to her cat, Blake; and she is happy to report there was indeed a happy ending, and that Blake the cat now stays inside of the house.A former K-12 teacher, published in 'The Kindergartner,' as well as in 'Instructor Magazine' and in 'Humpty Dumpty' children's magazine, and an award winning author, Penelope Dyan has put her expertise, love and knowledge of children and animals to very good and practical use with this book!

This is another very funny book meant just for boys, and it is also a book girls will enjoy. It was written as a supplement to the Penny Mouse Early Reader Series, but it can be enjoyed all by itself. Based on tried and true teaching techniques and boy tested, this book is certain to leave you and your child laughing. It seems Penelope Dyan has a habit of leaving kids both laughing and happy when they read her books, and Dyan mixes her poetry with her learning principles and her kid simple drawings to create something simply delightful. Hold on to your hats, parents; because your child will not want to put down this book!Dyan is a former K-12 teacher and is an attorney with a flair for humor. She has been published in The Kindergartner, in Instructor Magazine and in Humpty Dumpty Magazine, as well as in several other publications, and she has had several books published by Bellissima Publishing, LLC. Her teaching methods are tried and true, and her love for children shines in her writing."For Boys Only"® is a US registered trademark of Bellissima Publishing, LLC.

This is a very funny book meant for boys only, that girls are also welcome to read. This book was written for those little men who need something to read that is just for them. You can also read this book to your favorite guy of any age! It is a supplement to the Penny Mouse Early Reader series, and it's chock full of fun! Teach your child what it means to use a play on words-commonly referred to as an innuendo.There are some old and familiar words in this book, the first primary word reading list, and some new words that repeat themselves, just so they can be learned! Penelope Dyan has put her acumen for poetry to good use, and she is certain your boy will have fun with this book.Dyan used the concepts in the Penny Mouse Early Reader Series in her own classroom and took 15 kids (she was team teaching at the time) who were declared unable to read and in less than one month had them reading well above the group chosen as the "top" reading group! Dyan believes in success for children, and she believes that no child need ever fail. This is why she created these books.Published in Kindergartner Magazine, Humpty Dumpty Magazine, and in Instructor Magazine, an attorney also published in the field of law, Dyan brings all her expertise, her creativeness, and her love of children to these wonderful little books!"For Boys Only"® is a US registered trademark of Bellissima Publishing, LLC.

Sometimes bees happen to take up residence in very strange places, and a beekeeper has to be called to move them to a new hive. Bees can sting you, and sometimes that hurts a lot; so you need to be very careful about bees. However, all creatures have their place in the ecosystem, and this is a very important concept children need to learn and know. That said, everything has its place, and bees in the walls of homes need to be moved to a hive that is outside where it is safe for everyone, even if it means the mouse must also go.Read the poetry and enjoy the funny illustrations of Penelope Dyan as your child learns about one small part of the ecosystem in one very small way, and about how we all have to make adjustments (sometimes) in our lives, even mice and bees. Use this little book as a sounding board to discuss place and change, and about how all things work together for good, even if we have to make a compromise (as these bees had to leave). 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.

Florence, Italy was the home of Dante, who was born in 1267 and baptized in its Baptistery. It was also the home of Galileo, Michelangelo, Donatello and many others. It's a fun place for a kid. And to peak their interest in this book, there is also a free video on YouTube that goes along with this book to enhance the learning experience where Penelope Dyan sings Cole Porter's song "Would You Like To Take a Walk?" (1931) The video has the same title, so it should be easy to locate on Bellissimavideo. Florence is a place that if it is presented correctly can infuse the imagination and enlighten the spirit. Just walking the famous Renaissance Walk will leave you in awe. . . inspired. . . as you realize you are walking where greatness once walked, Once again Penelope Dyan and John Weigand have joined forces to present another wonderful travel guide for kids, and this one also imparts a very important lesson, So walk the walk and see the sights, and small the smells of Florence, Italy. Take in its unique beauty. Remember who walked there before you and feel inspired. Penelope Dyan is an award winning author, poet and illustrator of children's books, and John D. Weigand is a director of television engineering whose photographs can only inspire. Add this book to your collection of Bellissima Books that are meant for kids, but look great on your coffee table. This book proves once again that Bellissima loves kids, and kids will love this very special Bellissima Book. In fact, Dyan and Weigand were made aware of two typos in this book, now corrected-because Bellissima wants to present the most positive learning experience it can for your child-And please note if you are offended by great works of art and do not truly appreciate them, then you probably should not go to Florence, Italy, because Florence and Italy all about art and music, and Italian children make both music and art a part of their lives. There is no spoon feeding with these books, and they are meant to be added to the same way one adds to a college textbook-and even the youngest child should ask questions so they can learn all they can learn and be all they can be! This is a picture book aimed at the younger pre-school and kindergarten set, but even older children can make this book their own, because kids like to have fun and lots of it! This book and other Dyan books are recommended by teachers and on teaching websites.Here is what Travel Europe Italia has to say about this book:"Telling Florence, in all of its historical and artistic forms, to children and adolescents. Penelope Dyan, the author of this guide of Florence, is a writer, poet and talented illustrator of books for youngsters. For this work she collaborated with John D. Weigand, great photographer and television director. In this volume children are invited to retrace the paths already traveled by Galileo, Michelangelo and all the great painters, architects and artists of the Renaissance and Middle Ages. Young readers are thus immersed in the atmosphere of a dreamy trip." ttp://www.traveleurope.it/guides/italy/florence/

The devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me." Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan!Mat 4:1-11'The Year Zero' is the story of the end of time as we know it. It is also the beginning of time as we have never known it. It is a 21st Century Orwellesk 1984 modern look at the world and what could happen to us and if we are not extremely careful. Find out what the elites did and what pact they made with Satan and how they perpetrated their grand scheme to enslave the world. From Piccadilly Tube, to the heart of London, to the USA, Asia and the English countryside, ask yourself if this happened to you, what would you do? What could you do? Are we safe today, or are we living a sham existence? What is the true reality of life? Conspiracy theorists and Science fiction lovers alike will love this book! And this book will blow the mind of the action loving reader! Will you be ready for Year Zero? Is it possible this could happen to us? Read 'The Year Zero,' and take a walk through one scenario the future may hold. Robert Wakefield was born in the summer of 1965 in Salford, England. In the recession of the eighties he joined the Royal Air Force serving overseas in the Falklands and Ascension Islands. During the nineties, Robert took up a career in the Prison Service serving fifteen years before deciding to take an early retirement. In July 2007, Robert published 'Knights of God' and upon release it hit the bestseller chart of some renowned publishing outlets, selling 8,000 copies in the first week alone. Since then, Robert has continued writing, and is in currently in producing a motion picture of "The Year Zero."

If your child -- or the child of a close friend or relative -- has just received a diagnosis of autism, you are probably feeling baffled and overwhelmed. It is never easy to learn that someone you love has a serious health or developmental condition. Nothing is quite the same after the diagnosis comes in from the doctor. Many families report mixed feelings of sadness and relief when their child is diagnosed. You may feel completely overwhelmed. You may also feel relieved to know that the concerns you have had for your child are valid. An entire world changes just at the diagnosis, but there is hope for both the parents and the child. Whatever it is you feel, know that thousands of parents share this journey. You are not alone. There is reason to hope. There is help. Now that you have the diagnosis, the question is, where do you go from here? The first step is to learn eveything you can about autism. The author decided to write this book for parents all over the world who have an autistic child, to be a guide for them, and to inform them that they are not alone. Their child is not the only one. There are millions children all over the world just like their child. Dr. Deena Moustafa, PhD was born in Cairo , Egypt on 13th of March, 1978. She grew up between Cairo , Egypt & Saarland, Germany and graduated in 1999. She completed her postgraduate diploma in 2001 graduating with honors, obtained a Master's degree in Developmental Psychology in 2005 and a PhD in Psychology in 2009.Dr. Denna Moustafe, PhD tells us that even if we are normal, we still feel some of the same things children with autism feel. Who hasn't been bothered by the feel of scratchy clothes against the skin? Who hasn't gagged on a partially uncooked slimey egg white or on another unsavory distasteful food? Who hasn't been distracted by a loud noise or troubled by the things that lurk in the dark and silence of the night. We are all different, but we are still the same. We are part of a single world where knowledge brings understanding and where books like this one offer hope, practical advise and encouragement. No one is alone!

Robert McCutcheon continues his story of three brothers, one of whom contemplates the meaning of being one of three and wonders why all biblical teams of brothers seem to appear in pairs of two, as he struggles to decide if he should love his brothers, be part of a team of three, or move beyond the ordinary expectations of brotherhood. Find out what Teddy does and decide for yourself if he is a help or a hindrance in this familial relationship of three. Woven between matters of friendship with others, loyalty and love, amid questions about girls and what is right and wrong, experience a winter and time of profound change in Teddy as he grows toward adulthood.Robert McCutcheon, PhD, a college professor at Elkins College in West Virginia, has degrees from Duke, Stanford and Oxford, and brings an introspective of Pittsburgh 1967 that is memorable and fun and highly descriptive as well as introspective. This is the third book in 'The Flipturn Series,' written by Robert McCutcheon and published by Bellissima Publishing, LLC. This series has a mature teen target audience, but it can be and is enjoyed by all

This is a very special book based on the words on the Dolch reading word list, and progresses with each book; but this book is unique, because it has very large print that very young eyes (and eyes that may need a little help to see words) can use to learn to read.Mikey and Kourtney have several fun adventures, and this is the first adventure! Find out what happens when the two of them find some scarey bees, and find out what they do about it.Your child will love the poetry and illustrations by Penelope Dyan that will infuse a sense in them that even they can make up a poem and make a book, because this is why our author created these books.Penelope Dyan is an award winning author and poet, a former K-12 teacher and an attorney. Dyan loves kids, and she 'gets' who kids are inside

There is no place on earth quite like New York, and quite contrary to popular belief (and although sworn to secrecy by a certain fire fighter not to tell for fear it would ruin New York's 'unfriendly reputation') New Yorkers are just about the friendliest people on earth! Everything in New York is exciting and exhilarating, from trips on the metro to riding the Staten Island Ferry to get pizza and homemade spumoni on Staten Island, New York is just plain fun. You can feel the energy, the hope and the American dream that is New York; and you can celebrate New York and all it is with your children with this delightful little book. Use this book as a remembrance of a trip or as an introduction to this wonderful city!If you think New York is simply not for kids, then you are wrong. You can visit Fao Schwarz next to central park, have a picnic in the park, ride a horse drawn carriage and visit Madame Tussauds' wax museum filled with characters that stepped right out of the pages of history. And don't forget that Lady Liberty is there waiting to be seen! The possibilities are endless.Photography by John D. Weigand taken (taken with available light only) accompanied by the fun kid's poetry of award winning author Penelope Dyan, make this book a must have to your collection of Bellissima books meant for kids that look great on your coffee table!

If you are a fan of the Knights Templar, then this is the book for you! Robert Wakefield has woven history and time in this tale of two best friends who become brothers and head for the crusade.True to the era and historically accurate, even history buffs will not be disappointed in this book. You will find adventure, horror, love, and family, loyalty, honor, bravery, and courage as you read. Most of all, find yourself truly mesmerized and entertained by a unique cast of characters woven around two boys named Tom and Henry during a most difficult and dangerous time in history in which to live.This book is vivid and colorful, and it will fill your imagination and satisfy your adventurous spirit, As you read, you will be taken to a different time and place. See and feel the crusades as they were experienced in this well researched fictional tale about the crusades and the knights who fought them.Robert Wakefield is the author of the novel, The Year Zero," also published by Bellissima Publishing, LLC; and he is the producer of the movie, "The Year Zero."

Have you ever dreamed of going on a dinosaur dig and then finding some real Tyrannosaurus rex bones? Doesn't everyone have that dream?Asher's dad is a paleontologist, and he and his family join his dad on a dig on the middle of nowhere that leads to some very interesting surprises for everyone.Asher and his little sister, Rosie, stumble across a very big find all by themselves that Asher decides he must keep a secret until two of his dad's students leave the dig, because Asher doesn't trust them at all. Besides, Asher isn't sure what he has found (even though he believes it is something very important) and he wants his family, especially his father, to get the credit for the find; because Asher is certain this find will make his father very famous. Find out what happens when Asher enlists the help of his archeologist mother to decipher what he has found. And find out what twists and turns the story takes as Asher, Rosie and Asher's best friend, Lester, try to keep everything top secret.Beautifully written by Dr. Stanley Friedman with technical advice from his eleven year old son, Max, this book both entertains and educates the reader. Friedman is a musician, composer, and father who is widely published in his field, and has turned his enormous talents to writing this wonderful book. If you are looking for a mystery of kid sized proportions, something that could actually happen to a kid like you, then you will love this book, especially if you love dinosaurs, and if you have ever dreamed of going on a real dinosaur dig!

If you want to experience that perfect day, whether you are young or old, Venice, Italy is the place to be. The people of Venice, Italy are warm, cosmopolitan, honest, artistic, and full of music and fun. This is why Penelope Dyan and John D. Weigand traveled to Venice, Italy to write and photograph 'Marco Polo Was Here!'This is another book to add to your collection of Weigand's and Dyan's travel guides for kids; and it is clear they know what they are doing, and they know what kids like. Your child does not need to grumble about going with you on yet another trip (even if it is to one of the most beautiful places in the entire world) if your child is able to participate in the planning process. Make sure your child a part of things. Your child can go on this trip vicariously (by reading this book) or go to Venice, Italy for real and enjoy and see these wonderful people and wonderful places of interest and fun!Penelope Dyan is an attorney, writer and former teacher of grades K-12 and an award winning teen and children's book author and illustrator. John D. Weigand is a television engineer and photographer with a special talent for capturing that perfect photo; and while this book is meant for kids, it will be a welcome addition to your coffee table book collection.If you want to see even MORE of Venice, Italy, watch for Bellissima's release of John D. Weigand's "Just Venice!" This will be another perfect compliment to your coffee table book collection, and it will be a beautiful supplement to "Marco Polo Was Here! A Kid's Guide To Venice," because it WILL BE 'Just Venice!' through and through. Until then. . . Ciao!