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Welcome to Pisa! I'm thrilled you dropped by. I'm Bella the bell tower- Eight stories high! And so begins this uplifting rhyming tale told by Bella, Italy's famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. For hundreds of years, Bella has felt proud of her gravity-defying tilt. But her confidence is tested one day when she overhears hurtful words about her appearance. Bella responds by making a big change, one that leaves the residents of Pisa and visitors from around the world worried that their treasured tower will never be the same again. Splashed with joyful art, memorable rhymes, and Italian expressions, Pisa Loves Bella is a celebratory and heartfelt story-as sweet as spumoni!-about kindness toward others and yourself.

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"""A vibrant, delightful book that will certainly inspire a child's curiosity about Italy's famous tower, and with entertaining rhymes, delivers a profound message to all about the power of kindness and honoring who we truly are."" -SUSAN VAN ALLEN, ITALY TOUR GUIDE, SPEAKER, AND AUTHOR OF 100 PLACES IN ITALY EVERY WOMAN SHOULD GO ""Pisa Loves Bella delivers a timeless lesson in celebrating individuality and extending compassion to others. Through Bella's transformation, readers of all ages are reminded of the importance of resilience and self-love. With its engaging storytelling and universal themes, this book is a welcome addition to children's literature, offering a delightful journey through the picturesque city of Pisa."" -THE CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW ""Families looking to get their kids excited about a vacation to Italy need this book! Its colorful illustrations, easy-to-read rhymes, and messages of kindness and acceptance deliver just the right dose of wanderlust and heart, and the glossary of Italian words is a bonus -families will have a lot of fun practicing together!"" -AMIE O'SHAUGHNESSY, FOUNDER AND CEO OF CIAO BAMBINO, AN AWARD-WINNING FAMILY TRAVEL AGENCY ""A wonderfully uplifting read that rolls off the tongue and wraps you up in one big hug!"" -JOE MCGEE, AUTHOR OF THE JUNIOR MONSTER SCOUTS SERIES, NIGHT FRIGHTS SERIES, AND CREATURE CAMPERS SERIES ""A delightful and beautifully illustrated book! Children will love this story and its deeper message, and along the way will learn about a wonderful place in Italy through its catchy rhymes. This book is a winner!"" -CORINNA COOKE, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE GLAM ITALIA! TRAVEL GUIDES "". . . a feast for the eye, a thrill for the ear, a joy for the soul! The vibrant and enchanting illustrations capture the charms of Italy and the big-hearted, life-affirming spirit of Italians. Readers of all ages will savor its sweetness. Brava!"" -DIANNE HALES, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF LA BELLA LINGUA, LA PASSIONE AND MONA LISA ""The bouncy rhymes and sly touches of humor cleverly convey an important message for young children of kindness and self-acceptance that is enhanced by the lively illustrations. This is a sweet story with lots of heart."" -MAXINE ROSE SCHUR, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS ""Adorable illustrations and catchy rhymes bring to life important themes of kindness and how our differences make us unique. And it certainly makes me want to book a trip to Pisa with my son to see Bella in real life. Brava!"" -BLANE BACHELOR, TRAVEL JOURNALIST AND MOM ""Pisa Loves Bella tugs at the heart with a sweet and creative story about one of Italy's most iconic symbols. Kids will be captivated by the colorful illustrations and not only learn something about Italian culture but a big life lesson as well. Complimenti to Kimberly and Barbara! I will be buying a copy for all of the tiny budding Italophiles I know!"" -KATHY McCABE, HOST OF DREAM OF ITALY ON PBS & FOUNDER OF DREAM OF ITALY MAGAZINE ""Kimberly Lovato masterfully combines an Italian icon and a message of kindness in this upbeat tale of the Tower of Pisa's acceptance of her unconventional lean. . . . Perfecto!"" -ELISA PARHAD, MOM AND AUTHOR OF NEW YORK IS . . . & POOL PARTY"

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"Traveler and writer Kimberley Lovato has never met a journey she didn't love and has written about the wonders of seeing and being in the world for more than 20 years. Her bylines have appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Virtuoso: The Magazine, CN Traveler, Travel + Leisure, AARP, Hemispheres, Ciao Bambino, and many other print and online publications. Kimberley's culinary travel bookabout the people and food of the Dordogne region of France, ""Walnut Wine & Truffle Groves,"" won the 2012 Gold Lowell Thomas Award, an honor bestowed by the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation. She has also been recognized by the American Society of Journalists and Authors and by Travelers' Tales, which has published several of her personal essays in its annual ""Best Women's Travel Writing"" anthologies. ""Pisa Loves Bella"" is Kimberley's debut picture book-a celebration of travel, good friends, and the importance of spreading kindness wherever you go. Visit her at www.kimberleylovato.com. Barbara Bongini was born in Milan, Italy. She knew at an early age that she wanted to be an artist. She went to a high school that focused on the arts and later enrolled in the illustration program at the European Institute of Design. After graduation, Barbara pursued a career in children's publishing, illustrating several series for various age groups for the largest Italian publishing houses. She is herself the author of an album on modern art for children, as well as several series of interactive gamebooks. Barbara also has considerable experience in the advertising field as a designer of packaging materials, leaflets, brochures, posters, and characters and backgrounds for cartoon series. When not illustrating, Barbara loves spending time with her two kids, watching cartoons. She also enjoys going to bookstores and building her ownlibrary of illustrated books. When she works, she is always in the company of her cat, Achille, who often gives her advice."

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