| The Adventures of Bella & Harry, Vol. 3: Let's Visit Athens!, Let's Visit Barcelona!, and Let's Visit Beijing! Contributor(s): Manzione, Lisa (Author), de Cuir, Gabrielle (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1504670876 ISBN-13: 9781504670876 Publisher: Skyboat Media OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs |
| Dewey: E |
| Series: Adventures of Bella & Harry |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 5.8" (0.15 lbs) |
| 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 Athens with their family and go to the Acropolis, the Plaka, Crete, and learn about the origin of the Olympics. Along the way, local cuisine (such as spanakopita) is sampled, and some basic Greek phrases are introduced to the inquisitive youngstersThen join Bella and Harry as they travel to Barcelona with their family and spend time at Las Ramblas, La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, and other magnificent places. Local cuisine (such as tapas) and some basic Spanish phrases are also introduced.Lastly, join Bella and Harry as they travel to Beijing with their family and visit the Forbidden City, explore the Temple of Heaven, walk along the Great Wall of China, and do other fun things. Take a side trip to Xian and see the Terracotta Warriors. Go to Chengdu and learn about pandas. Local cuisine and some basic local phrases are also introduced to young listeners.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. |