| The Adventures of Bella & Harry, Vol. 2: Let's Visit Venice!, Let's Visit Cairo!, and Let's Visit Rio de Janeiro! Contributor(s): Manzione, Lisa (Author), de Cuir, Gabrielle (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1504670787 ISBN-13: 9781504670784 Publisher: Skyboat Media OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: December 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs |
| Dewey: E |
| Series: Adventures of Bella & Harry |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Adventures of Bella & Harry is a book series that chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella, her little brother Harry, and their family as they explore the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities around the world. This series is an informative and exciting way to introduce children to travel, different countries and customs, history, landmarks, and more--sure to win the hearts of young listeners.Join Bella and Harry as they travel to Venice with their family and explore St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, and take a ride in a gondola. Along the way, local cuisine (such as gelato) is presented to the inquisitive listener and basic Italian phrases are introduced.Then join Bella and Harry as they travel to Cairo with their family and learn about the Valley of the Kings, the Pyramids of Giza, King Tut, and other captivating landmarks. Local cuisine is sampled, and basic Arabic and hieroglyphics are introduced to the listener.Lastly, join Bella and Harry as they travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and visit Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Sugarloaf Mountain, and other fun places. Along the way they sample local cuisine (such as barbecued meat and cheese bread) and learn some basic local phrases.The comedic and informative adventures of Bella and Harry will stimulate children's imaginations and foster a thirst for understanding the world in which they live. |
Contributor Bio(s): De Cuir, Gabrielle: - Gabrielle de Cuir, award-winning narration, has narrated over two hundred titles and specializes in fantasy, humor, and titles requiring extensive foreign language and accent skills. She was a cowinner of the Audie Award for best narration in 2011 and a three-time finalist for the Audie and has garnered six AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her "velvet touch" as an actor's director has earned her a special place in the audiobook world as the foremost producer for bestselling authors and celebrities. Manzione, Lisa: -Lisa Manzione is the author of the Bella and Harry series of children's books, her first foray into children's fiction writing. As the daughter of a single parent who worked for a major airline, she was exposed to travel at an early age and developed great interest in it. As her own children grew up and her love of animals continued, the idea for the Bella and Harry series was born. The series was developed in the hope of inspiring young readers to embrace the world and encourage its exploration. Manzione is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. |