Books published by publisher Bellastoria Press LLP

Papa says “No Christmas tree this year,” because the family is going to be away from home visiting grandparents. Mama is frazzled because the family has just moved into a new house in a foreign country and she needs to find the dishes, not the Christmas ornaments. But ten-year-old Jack and four-year-old Maria know what is truly important about celebrating Christmas and get some help from a tree with a mind of its own.

Winner of the Vinnie Ream Award from the National League of American Pen Women.Lola is a lonely ladybug in need of a friend but afraid to leave her safe little nook in the big green tree.One day, encouraged by a lively party of ants, Lola decides she must be brave and venture out beyond her nook.She loads her backpack, gathers her courage and int into the big green tree she goes in search of a friend.

When his grandfather passes away from Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS), young Alex knows where to find his beloved Papa--on the moon. Determined to see his Papa again, he builds a rocket ship, packs a lunch of peanut butter sandwiches and travels to the moon. Reunited with his Papa, Alex learns a lesson of hope and love and returns home to his family knowing that his grandfather will always be there for him, watching over him.Proceeds from the sale of Papa is on the Moon will benefit the Robert Packard Center for ALS research at Johns Hopkins in its quest to solve the disease that afflicted Papa: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease."

"Owen turned around and came face to face with an old tortoise. At first Owen was scared. The tortoise was old and wrinkly, but his eyes twinkled and he seemed kind." When a baby hippo is separated from his mother by a tsunami, he is rescued and brought to an animal refuge, where he forms an unlikely but comforting bond with an ancient, patient tortoise. Based on a true story.