When Penelope Dyan saw the actual house where playwright William Shakespeare was born and grew up, she was nothing short of giddy. To see and hear docents dressed in costume take her through the house where Shakespeare was born, to walk where he walked, and to see where he played and where his father made leather gloves (as was his trade) and to look at the fireplaces and hearths where food was cooked and where William Shakespeare warmed his hands and feet, was an amazing experience for author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan . . . not to mention the excitement she experienced when she saw the bedroom where William Shakespeare was born and the likeness of his cradle And to make things even more interesting, the lens of photographer John D. Weigand carefully captured this place, restored for posterity, right there in the quaint city of Stratford-upon Avon, a place with a magical past sure to inspire even the youngest of travelers So have loads of fun practicing your reading skills through word recognition, repetition and rhyme, and see some of what what Dyan and Weigand saw as you read. Then go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube Channel to have even more learning fun watching the free music video that goes with this book

Best friends, Jan and Jenny are off on a hot air balloon ride, although it should be said that Jenny is on the ride somewhat reluctantly, pressured by Jan to go because it's her bucket list birthday wish, and Jenny could hardly refuse. Find out what the girls fall into this time and who becomes a somewhat reluctant heroine somewhat early on in the book. You might be asking yourself what could possibly happen on a hot air balloon ride on a calm sunny day. Part of the answer to that question is that things seldom stay calm or even sunny for long when Jan and Jenny are around, and this day id no different even if it's Jan's birthday celebration day. Written by twenty year veteran court reporter, Pamela Hillan, and award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this book is sure to capture your interest as it relates yet another tale to you that is filled with twists and turns. Like Jan and Jenny, our co-authors have been life-long friends, and they intend to continue to be so, because when it comes to true friendship, our authors not only know what that is, they know how to convey it to their readers. This book is another book meant to stir the imagination and excite the soul. There are many lessons to be learned inside this book. The main lesson is all about friendship and what true friendship truly means.

Everyone knows that when life gives you lemons you are supposed to make lemonade, or as Jenny would have it, lemon meringue pie And it seems like Jan and Jenny are always falling into one sort of a mess or another. But what could possibly happen on an all expenses paid trip to London with Jan's eccentric maiden Aunt Bessie? The answer is probably a lot. Our two heroines are destined for another adventure as they head off into the wild blue yonder on a plane straight for 'Jolly Ole London, ' and once again they are out sleuthing. The only difference is this time, instead of helping the FBI, they are assisting none other than the infamous Scotland Yard Learn a bit of history as you explore the historical Tower of London with Jan and Jenny, and learn some things you may have not known about London, UK. Written by twenty year veteran court reporter, Pamela Hillan, and award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this book is sure to capture your interest as it relates yet another tale to you that is filled with twists and turns. Like Jan and Jenny, our co-authors have been life-long friends, and they intend to continue to be so. And when it comes to true friendship, our authors not only know what that is, they know how to convey it to their readers. This book is meant to stir the imagination and excite the soul. The authors hope it will open the doors of imagination and creativity, and they want their readers to know that true friendship is forever. Note: There is a free music video that goes with this book on the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel.

The American bison, also known as the American buffalo, is a North American species of bison that once roamed the grasslands of North America in massive herds and became nearly extinct by a combination of commercial hunting and slaughter in the 19th century and the introduction of bovine disease from domestic cattle. The American bison has made a recent resurgence that is largely restricted to a few national parks and reserves.. One of them is Yellowstone National Park, USA, where award winning author, attorney and former teacher Penelope Dyan and photographer extraordinaire, John D. Weigand, set out to see all that they could see Unfortunately, our attitude toward saving the American bison is not a pure one. Because bison is lower in fat and higher in protein than domestic cattle, American bison is now being raised privately for human consumption. American Bison were never domesticated by the USA s Native American Indians. Recent genetic studies of privately owned herds of bison show that many of these animals have domestic cattle DNA in their genetic makeup. However, as to their appearance, an American bison carrying domestic cattle genes looks exactly the same as a wild American bison. It is estimated that there are as few as 12,000 to 15,000 pure bison in the entire world While it is sad the world numbers of pure bison is decreasing, because these animals were nearly extinct, we are happy that they are still among us as another group of comeback kids

Yellowstone National Park was duly established by the United States Congress and President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. It is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone, the first national park in the world, is known for its wildlife and its many active geothermal features, especially the Old Faithful Geyser. This book is a kid s look at Yellowstone National Park. And like award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, and photographer John D. Weigand, you may be surprised at what you see. The earth and the sky are alive, singing with the water and the trees and the land. This is a different kind of kid s picture book, and like all of the Dyan/Weigand kids travel books, they are meant to be carried in hand as adult counterparts carry their own travel guides. The verse is meant to teach learning concepts as it increases basic reading vocabulary skills through repetition and rhyme, Most of all, this book is meant to prepare the littlest of the travelers before they begin that big trip

Jan and Jenny are off to summer camp at Camp Cuyamaca in the mountains of Julian, California. Although they think they are merely gong to camp to learn about forest survival techniques and to have some fun, things do not turn out exactly as the two girls planned. Once again they call on Mr. and Mrs. Hufflefinger (and the FBI) for help; and of course Ms. Wright, the Assistant U.S. Federal Prosecutor is there to help them as well. However, mostly (as things would have it) the two precocious, self-sufficient girls end up helping each other and themselves, with a few mishaps and embarrassments along the way. Find out what the two girls find when they get lost one afternoon and are forced to take shelter in an old abandoned gold mine, and why this time, because of what they found, they rightfully fear for their lives. Celebrate the promise that true friendship brings, and discover what it means not only to be a true hero, but also what it means to be a true friend. Written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan and twenty year veteran court reporter, Pamela Hillan, who happen to be lifelong friends, this is a real nail-biting, exciting adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next

La Jolla, California, is a not-so-sleepy beach town that is a part of San Diego County, California, where sea life abundantly abounds as well as fun. There are caves you can explore, kayaks you can rent, surfboards and boogie boards to ride, a carousel and a really great roller-coaster made of wood at nearby Mission Beach where you can also, incidentally, buy cotton candy and other goodies at a place called Belmont Park. Take a look at this beautiful place through the camera lens of John D, Weigand and practice your reading skills though the use of the simple verse created by Penelope Dyan, award winning author, attorney and former teacher. Look for the music video that goes along with this book to further enhance the learning experience. (You can find this music video on the Bellissimavideo YouTube Channel) Dyan likes to make learning fun, and Dyan and Weigand show you what a child notices and sees when they go to a place. This makes learning memorable, and hopefully very unforgettable