This is the story of a skinny Italian boy from an immigrant Sicilian family who goes to war to fight for his country and ends up playing the taps on Mount Suribachi as the colors are raised. Travel with Peter as he explores the journey from boyhood to manhood and experiences a terrible battle in the fight for American freedom along the way. Learn the Sirna family secret and what it meant to Peter to be a real American boy; but most of all, take the time as Peter did to give tribute to those brave American men and boys who died on the battlefield of Iwo Jima. This is Peter's story, the story of the boy who played the taps on Iwo Jima.

This is a delightful, whimsical book of poems by Penelope Dyan, in hardcover case laminate edition, that lets the adult reader peak into childhood, and the younger reader wiggle and giggle with glee. Written by a former educator turned attorney, who was always a writer and a child at heart, Penelope Dyan pulls on your heartstrings and tickles your funny bone like no other writer out there. Dyan holds a degree in English from San Diego State University and a juris doctorate degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California; but that does not stop this mother of three and grandmother of four from pursuing her dreams, and luckily for Bellissima Publishing, LLC, her dreams include her writing as well as her love of children This book combines the poetry of Penelope Dyan's earlier publications of "For Boys Only No Girls Allowed " and "A Book For Girls All About Girls" into one volume, and adds additional poems to the delightful mix. "Walk on the Child's Side" is also available in hardcover copy with dust jacket and in soft cover edition. If you are ready to laugh, or if you just want to encourage your children to read poetry, then this is the book for you.

This is a delightful, whimsical book of poems by Penelope Dyan in hardcover case laminate edition, that lets the adult reader peak into childhood, and the younger reader wiggle and giggle with glee. Written by a former educator turned attorney, who was always a writer and a child at heart, Penelope Dyan pulls on your heartstrings and tickles your funny bone like no other writer out there. Dyan holds a degree in English from San Diego State University and a juris doctorate degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California; but that does not stop this mother of three and grandmother of four from pursuing her dreams, and luckily for Bellissima Publishing, LLC, her dreams include her writing as well as her love of children This book combines the poetry of Penelope Dyan's earlier publications of "For Boys Only No Girls Allowed " and "A Book For Girls All About Girls" into one great book, and adds additional poems to the delightful mix. "Walk on the Child's Side" is also available in soft cover and hardcover with dust jacket.. If you are ready to laugh, or if you just want to encourage your children to read poetry, then this is the book for you

The story of Summer continues with this sixth book in the Surfer Girl Series. Summer continues her ordinary, but extraordinary life as she follows both her dream and her legacy! Summer. her mother and her godmother, Jill, travel to Florida where Summer competes again in the USA National 10K Championships! Swim, sun and surf with Summer and her friends, and go with Summer on a brand new Florida adventure where she meets a boy named Kane. Summer is surprised to find herself attracted to Kane, because she is still going with Phillip. Summer, Jill and Kane have an exciting kayak experience; and Summer helps Kane in a manatee rescue. Summer doesn't win her race, but she is ready for next year; and that's when it will really count! Summer learns alot about herself and her life; and her mother is beginning to accept that Summer is growing up now, and that Summer has her very own way of looking at life.

This is the case laminate version of this book. This book is also available in soft cover version and in hardcover edition with dustjacket. Penelope Dyan delights her readers again with yet another wonderful book of whimsical Poetry. Step joyfully back into childhood as you read poetry to your children, or listen to them laugh as they read Dyan's poetry themselves If you want to encourage love of poetry and literature in your children, this book will help you lead the way Dyan is a former educator and attorney who loves children and who loves to write. Other children's books by Penelope Dyan include 'For Boys Only No Girls Allowed ', 'A book For Girls All About Girls',"Walk On The Child's Side' and 'The Warrior Mouse Of Forest Hollow'. And coming soon? the 'Penny Mouse Books', a set of classroom tried and true beginning readers for children, written by Penelope Dyan.

'Surfing After Nationals' by Penelope Dyan is the seventh book in the Surfer Girl Book Series, the story of a girl named Summer who leads an ordinary, yet extraordinary life as she travels the world swimming and surfing and fulfilling her legacy. The Open Water Nationals are over until next year, but Summer's excitement is is just beginning. Summer travels to London and swims in the London 10K World Cup, her first international open water race; and soon after that she goes to the island ofSaint Croix and has a frightening adventure with a girl named Annie who she discovers is a girl a lot like her Summer worries she won't be able to swim the five-mile Saint Croix Reef Swim because there is so much thunder and lightning when she gets there, she can't go in the water because it isn't safe. The sun finally comes out the day of the race, and Summer can't wait to get in the water and swim Summer has a great swim, and that's where she meets Annie. After she meets Annie, the real adventure begins. Summer does one more thing to fulfill her legacy with the help of her newly found friend, Annie. Also available in soft cover edition ISBN 0-9793358-0-9

Take a look behind the doors of the law and discover truth. The pages of DOORS will take you on a journey through the process of the law, and although we have the best legal system in the world, our system of justice remains fallible. Find out with the protagonist of our story that sometimes, if one is very lucky, right can prevail over wrong, especially if you have an attorney who isn't blind as to what can be and is willing to hop into a politically incorrect and unpopular mire.

Travel with the opium swift boats down the River of Pearl. Watch the Boxer Rebellion unfold as the Chinese people try to preserve their ancient civilization and conquer their invaders with paper dragons and swords. Follow the history of the Chinese Celestial Empire in all its glory, sadness and despair through the lives of three women as China evolves through its history, and understand who China is and why she is who she is today

This is the third book in Penelope Dyan's "Surfer Girl" Book Series, and the story of Summer continues. Find out what it means to be a girl like Summer. It isn't easy, but it is fun! In this story, the gang joins Summer once again, and they enact another one of Jill's fantastic plans. They are off to save the ocean and its creatures once again! In the meantime, Summer has a very tight competition schedule she has to meet with lots of travel; and she also finds out they will be offering the open water 10k at the next Olympics. Summer doesn't like to even imagine being in the Olympics because the dream is just too big for her to handle. She is also having some problems with her boyfriend, Phillip; and Phillip has some serious family issues. In short, Summer is still an ordinary girl with a very, very exciting and extraordinary life! Also available in paperback: ISBN 0-9771916-6-4; price: $11.95

Penelope Dyan is back with more of her wonderful poetry for children. This time she enters the world of fairytales, fairies, elves, witches and gnomes--the stuff from which dreams are made. This is the hardcover with dustjacket version of this book. Dyan continues in her tradition of creating poetry kids of all ages can enjoy, especially little princesses; and her sensitivity to children and her expertise in the filed of education makes this book of poems a pure delight. Dyan is a writer, former educator, and an attorney, and is the author of several delightful Bellissima Children's books. Watch for Dyan's Penny Mouse Beginning Readers for Children, published by Bellissima This book is also available in case laminate hardcover and in softcover versions, ISBN's 0-9794006-2-7; and 0-9794006-3-5.

This is a book of poems for girls who love to dance, and it was written for a very special little girl who has music in her heart and dance in her soul. Full of love and whimsy, Penelope Dyan has done it again; and she has produced a delightful little book, perfect for carrying along in your favorite dancer's dance bag. This book is certain to be enjoyed by dancers of all ages, young and old, and by anyone who appreciates dance. It is a book your dancer will cherish because like the true art of dance, this book came from the heart. Penelope Dyan has written several books of poetry for children, and as a former teacher, a mother and a grandmother, she has exhibited her love for children once again in the pages of this wonderful book. Add this book to your Penelope Dyan poetry books for kids collection!

The story of our surfer girl, Summer, continues with a new plan and a brand new adventure. Summer's ordinary life continues to be quite extraordinary as she travels and swims in so many places. Her boyfriend Phillip is still with her and her ex-boyfriend is beginning to realize what he has lost, but it is just to late for him. Summer has moved on, and she is loving it. She meets up with some old friends and does something they all know will make a real difference! Find out how Summer continues to fulfill her legacy, and meet some old friends who help her do it. Go with Summer on her mission impossible and experience the meaning of the word 'incredible' as Summer moves on with her not so ordinary life

Summer wants to figure out what the legacy of her life will be. Summer s mother is a writer and is leaving behind her writing for Summer, because this is her legacy for her; and Summer wants a legacy of her own because she is growing up now. Summer s mom thinks Summer should take more time to just be a kid and fears Summer is a bit too serious about everything. Meet Summer s friends and find out what spectacular things Summer accomplishes and does with her summertime, and find out how Summer discovers what her legacy for the future will be. 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. This book is also listed as number 5 in the top 10 early teen reader list (by Pukeke) in Australia. The Surfer Book Series is also a part of the special surfing collection at San Diego State University, San Diego, California.

Go back in time to WWII and relive the experience of it with 'Sweet Lorraine'. This is a fictional story with a cast of believable characters and events you are certain to enjoy. Go with 'Sweet Lorraine' as she nurses at the front in WWII, and meet the very real individuals that make up her extraordinary family. Our heroin has many remembrances to share with her readers; and you will not only fall in love with 'Sweet Lorraine," you will hear the sounds and smell the smells and see the very real terror that was WWII while 'Sweet Lorraine guides you through this portion of her life.