Books with author Penelope Dyan

This is another large size print book for little eyes. It contains words to build upon from the Dolch Reading Words list, as does Dyans first "Mikey and Me" book; and it is the second book in the "Mikey and Me" early learn to read large print book series. Kids can follow the continuing story of "Mikey and Me" and learn to read and have some fun while doing it! Parents and teachers can use the words from this book to make flash cards and play some fun games, and will be surprised at how well the kids will do when they open their reading books, because these are the very same words used in school textbooks, presented in a new and fun way! Penelope Dyan, the author and illustrator of this book, is a former K-12 teacher with experience in teaching kids how to read. Published in Humpty Dumpty Children's Magazine, The Kindergartner, and also in Instructor Magazine, the magazine that teaches teachers how to teach, she has developed her own system of teaching children to read, and that system is simply to have fun, because learning really is fun. Dyan remembers her first trip to the library and the stories her father told her about his visits to the library when he was a boy, and all of that gave her a special love of books and reading that she imparts to her young readers! The illustrations and books in this series are kid sized and kid friendly as are all Dyan's books for kids, proving once again that Bellissima loves kids of all ages!

Say hello to another comeback kid, the osprey. The osprey, like the California brown pelican and the American bald eagle, was once the victim of the pesticide DDT that caused its shells to become brittle and break, interfering with the ospreys' reproductive cycles. That combined with humans removing dead trees in which ospreys nested because they needed leafless trees in which to nest and make a quick escape (because osprey wings easily got caught in dense foliage) resulted in the osprey being categorized in several states (in America) as endangered. Again, it is a case of us doing nothing proactive to reverse the course or fate of the osprey. All we had to do was provide habitat by not destroying it and stop using DDT! (Platforms on top of utility poles and not removing dead trees was a simple enough course of action. And use of DDT has been banned in the United States.) Now these fisher birds fly high in the skies and dive into the water for fish as they continue their comeback and prove anything is possible! A great book for kids, and a beautiful book for the coffee table, Bellissima Publishing, LLC has done it again with a book to educate, entertain and delight!

There really is nothing like a warm puppy, and who doesn't love a puppy? Gabriela certainly is no exception to this rule, and she really takes taking care of her dogs very seriously. Based on a very real girl named Gabriela and her very real passion for her two dogs, your child can learn a lot from our story about our little Gabriella. Enjoy the illustrations and the poetry of Penelope Dyan and take the time to discuss pet possibilities and responsibilities with your children. If your child has a pet remind him or her of the need to interact with it, to take care of it and to love it. And if your child just wants a pet, remind your child of the responsibilities that come with pet ownership. (Gabriela takes her pet ownership very seriously, and so should your child.) 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 surfs the waves of the ocean and life as she searches for her legacy. "Surfer Girl" was the winner of best teen book at both the 2008 New York Book Festival and the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival and is also recognized by Girls Voices In Literature Database, Miami University, Florida.

Do you know someone like Classy Nancy? Perhaps that someone is you. Perhaps sometimes you feel bad because you are different from everyone else. Be like Classy Nancy. You should never feel bad. You should celebrate your differences from other people because how you are different is the way you are you. Our differences make us who we are, unique and very special; because if we were all alike, life would be simply boring instead of glorious, fun and exciting. . .the way life is meant to be! Enjoy the illustrations and the poetry of Penelope Dyan and explore exactly who you are. Laugh and smile and put on your craziest outfit and play dress-up. Mix it up and laugh, and just be a plain old Classy Nancy. 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. Dyan's 'Surfer Girl' was the winner of best teenage book at both the 2008 New York Book Festival and the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival and is recognized by the Girls' Voices In Literature Database, Miami University, Florida. Once again this author has put all her expertise, love and knowledge of children to work in this delightful little book, proving Bellissima loves kids!

Birthdays are about more than just cakes, balloons and presents, although those are fun. A birthday means you are one year older and with each year you will be accomplishing new things, and have new dreams, and you will be growing into adulthood. Children can't wait to become adults and to have all their dreams come true, and they need to be encouraged to follow their dreams, because dreams really can come true if you believe in yourself and your dreams. Penelope Dyan encourages her young readers to hold steadfast to their dreams, and her message for parents is that they can make their dreams come true as well, because dreams have no limit; and anything is possible, and people can make their dreams come true! Dyan is the author of award winning 'Surfer Girl,' the first book in the Surfer Girl Book Series. Surfer Girl was the winner of best teen book at the 2008 New York Book Festival and best teen book at the 2008 Hollywood book Festival and is recognized by Girls Voices In Literature Database, Miami University Florida. Surfer girl is also ranked fifth on the Australian Pukeke top ten reading list for early teen girls, and her book "A Book For Girls About Being A Girl" is ranked third in poetry for girls ages 5-9. Dyan is also a former teacher and an attorney, proving once again that you can't go wrong with a Bellissima Book. Give your favorite person this book for their birthday and watch them smile, because you just can't go wrong with a dream or a Bellissima Book! This book was recently honored by being placed in the poetry collection of the Poetry Library, Southbank Centre, the Salsoa Poetry Library housing the Arts Council Collection at Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, London SE,UK.

Say hello to another comeback kid, the osprey. The osprey, like the California brown pelican and the American bald eagle, was once the victim of the pesticide DDT that caused its shells to become brittle and break, interfering with the ospreys' reproductive cycles. That combined with humans removing dead trees in which ospreys nested because they needed leafless trees in which to nest and make a quick escape (because osprey wings easily got caught in dense foliage) resulted in the osprey being categorized in several states (in America) as endangered. Again, it is a case of us doing nothing proactive to reverse the course or fate of the osprey. All we had to do was provide habitat by not destroying it and stop using DDT! (Platforms on top of utility poles and not removing dead trees was a simple enough course of action. And use of DDT has been banned in the United States.) Now these fisher birds fly high in the skies and dive into the water for fish as they continue their comeback and prove anything is possible! A great book for kids, and a beautiful book for the coffee table, Bellissima Publishing, LLC has done it again with a book to educate, entertain and delight!

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!)

It is very important to share, and it is also very important to know when you should get rid of something, even if you love it, and especially when it could be used by someone less fortunate than you. However, sometime children don't see things the same way as adults, and they may want to hold on to everything, thinking that you are just trying to take something away from them. Read this book to your Frugal Frannie and explain that sometimes when we can't really use something anymore, someone else can; and there is no point in wasting things and not using them. Our Frugal Frannie did finally realize it was time to get rid of a few things, and the not so surprising result was a clean room. (After all, when your closet is full and your mother can't find you under a big mound of clothes, something really has to go.) This book is a great way to kick off room cleaning and have some fun at the same time, so Enjoy the illustrations and the poetry of Penelope Dyan with your child and get to work! Make your child a part of something greater than your child, and share with your child the gift and the joy of giving. 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 this delightful little book. 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, and recognized by Girls Voices In Literature Database, Miami University, Florida

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.

Mothers are important people, and sometimes kids don't like to listen to their mothers and fathers; but it is very important that they listen, because mothers and fathers do have some important things to say. And you don't want to miss a word. Who you ultimately become and what you do with your life is ultimately up to you, but all of us are given some very special people along the way who have nothing in their hearts but love for you and the desire to help you along on the very exciting journey of your life! And yes! Dreams can come true. All you have to do is work hard and follow what is in your heart, and you can make anything happen. When your mother talks to you about your dreams, take out the earwax and potatoes growing in your ears and listen. And please remember that your dreams are unlimited, so make as many dreams come true as you like and feel free to change them as you go along. Only you can make your dreams. Written and illustrated by award winning author, attorney, and former K-12 teacher, Penelope Dyan, this is a must have book with a great big purpose!

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be a turtle? Just think, you could go anywhere you wanted to go and never leave your home, because you would be carrying your home on your back! (Or at least that's what everyone says.) This is the story of a very funny couple of turtles who like to sing and who never stay anywhere for very long. And Penelope Dyan introduces them to you through her delightful poetry and kid-like illustrations The tale is short and sweet; and it is, of course, the tale of two turtles who enjoy the company of one another very much, ,as you will see. Sometimes it seems like people are like turtles, or maybe turtles are like people. But the truth is that turtles really are turtles, and people really are people, except in a Penelope Dyan story where things just seem to get a little confused. After you read "A Turtle's Life For Me!" you can decide if you are a turtle, or if you just want to live your life like one.