READ THIS: Let's Visit Athens The Adventures of Bella and Harry by Lisa Manzione Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Want to visit Athens without ever leaving the comfort of your own home? Why not take a trip with the adorable Chihuahua siblings, Bella and Harry? Lisa Manzione's "The Adventures of Bella and Harry Let's Visit Athens" is fun and very educational! What more could a parent want in a book for their child? My almost five year old son LOVES the Bella and Harry books! He laughs out loud at their adventures and likes learning about the landmarks, languages and different cultures. As always, Kristine Lucco's illustrations are top-notch and truly enhance the story. We love "The Adventures of Bella & Harry"!
After reading the first four Bella & Harry books, I was excited for their next world adventure. As Greece is one of the only countries in Europe I have not been to, I was so looking forward to reading this book with my daughter. She loved learning about the first Olympics since we have been talking about the Summer Olympics starting shortly. We serve a lot of spanakopita as hors d’oeuvres at parties and now she has a greater understanding of where it was created. Connecting and understanding something as simple as that gives her a greater appreciation of another place.
The Adventures of Bella and Harry: Let's Visit Athens is a fun filled book full of adventure! This book takes you all over Athens to see the sites. The illustrations are totally perfect. The story behind the illustrations are not only educational but fun. These two puppies are just too cute. They are two fun loving pups having awesome adventures. This story makes you want to read the book all in one shot!
I remember when I was in school, one of my favorite things to learn about was Greek Mythology and Athens. Ever since, I've always wished to go to Athens. When I saw my new favorite series, Bella and Harry, had an adventure in Athens, I was so excited. I couldn't wait to read it. We learn about the Olympic Games and begin to learn about Greek Mythology among many other important aspects of Athens in this exciting adventure. I just completed a unit about the Olympic Games and how they originated in Athens with my class and they loved it. This book would've been a wonderful addition to help support their knowledge and understanding of that time period. I can't wait to do that assignment again so I can incorporate this wonderful book!
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About the Author - Lisa Manzione
The Bella and Harry series of children's books is Lisa Manzione's first foray into children's fiction writing. As a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Lisa's entrance into the field of literature is one she has eagerly awaited and is very passionate about.
As the daughter of a single parent who worked for a major airline, Lisa's exposure to (and interest in) travel began at an early age. Later in life, as Lisa's own children grew up and her love of animals continued, the idea for the Bella and Harry series was born.
The series was developed with the hope of inspiring young readers to embrace the world and encourage its exploration.
Done through the comedic and informative adventures of Bella and Harry, while traveling through various countries, Lisa hopes to stimulate children's imaginations and foster a thirst for understanding the world in which they live.
About the Illustrator – Kristine Lucco
Born in rural Pennsylvania, Kristine's passion for art began at a young age. This interest in art continued and ultimately led Kristine to study at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
Her talent was quickly recognized as extraordinary by local designers and today, over 20 years later, Kristine's art and designs adorn walls and a myriad of other surfaces all over south Florida.
Now a mother of two avid junior readers, Kristine’s unique talent and particular flair for children’s themes has evolved quite naturally into the world of children’s books and illustrations. She is quick to credit her own children for inspiring this phase of her art, as it is often conceived by seeing the characters and places through their eyes.
In addition to her work on the Bella and Harry series, Kristine has also illustrated the most recently recognized children’s book, “Wacky Jacky, The True Story of an Unlikely Beauty Queen”.
LISA MANZIONE’S DEBUT CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK SERIES, THE ADVENTURES OF BELLA & HARRY,
PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL PASSPORT TO FUN
Globetrotting Chihuahua Duo Entertains and Informs With Tales
That Encourage Global Exploration Among Children Ages 5 to 10
With the arrival of Lisa Manzione’s children’s book series, The Adventures of Bella & Harry, parents and children can now em-bark on educational and fun-filled journeys across the globe with a pair of jet-set pets that foster education and appreciation of diversity. The first two books in the series, Let’s Visit Paris! and Let’s Visit Venice!, are currently available at www.BellaandHarry.com, www.Amazon.com and www.BarnesandNoble.com and make the perfect holiday gift for children ages 5 to 10.
“After realizing that many children cannot locate major countries on a map, it became my mission to combine my passion for world travel and love of animals to create The Adventures of Bella & Harry,” says author Lisa Manzione. “If our children are going to thrive in a global economy, we need to teach them that there are places in the world beyond their backyards worth knowing about. The Adventures of Bella & Harry is an informative, interactive and exciting way to introduce children to the joys of travel and ultimately create more knowledgeable citizens of the world.”
The series, which debuted in February 2011, chronicles the humorous tales of a young and spunky chihuahua Bella and her little brother, Harry, as they travel with their human owners to exotic locales around the world. By introducing children to foreign customs, history, landmarks, and languages at an early age, the series stimulates children's imaginations and fosters a thirst for understanding the world in which they live. The Adventures of Bella & Harry series not only entertains with highly relatable characters and heartwarming hand-drawn illustrations, but does so in a way that raises awareness for children and their parents alike.
Both Let’s Visit Paris! and Let’s Visit Venice! have been awarded the Mom’s Choice Award, honoring excellence in family-friendly media. Future locations to be featured in the series include London, Cairo, Athens, and Barcelona. Five percent of book proceeds benefit the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals, a nonprofit 501c3 corporation.
About Lisa Manzione
First-time author Lisa Manzione has spent years traveling the world, gathering unique experiences to share in her award-winning children’s book series, The Adventures of Bella & Harry. The daughter of a single parent who worked for a major airline, Lisa's enchantment with travel began at an early age. Later in life, as Lisa's own children grew up, she rekindled her passion for travel and the idea for the Bella and Harry series was born. Through the comedic and informative worldwide adventures of Bella and Harry, Lisa hopes to stimulate children's imaginations and inspire them to embrace the world in which they live. Lisa is currently a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). To learn more about Lisa, visit www.LisaManzione.com
