The Adventures of Bella & Harry Provides Children With Educational Passport To Fun

Dec. 12, 2011 - PRLog -- With the arrival of Lisa Manzione’s children’s book series, The Adventures of Bella & Harry, parents and children can now em-bark on educational and fun-filled journeys across the globe with a pair of jet-set pets that foster education and appreciation of diversity. The first two books in the series, Let’s Visit Paris! and Let’s Visit Venice!, are currently available at www.BellaandHarry.com, www.Amazon.com and www.BarnesandNoble.com and make the perfect holiday gift for children ages 5 to 10.

“After realizing that many children cannot locate major countries on a map, it became my mission to combine my passion for world travel and love of animals to create The Adventures of Bella & Harry,” says author Lisa Manzione. “If our children are going to thrive in a global economy, we need to teach them that there are places in the world beyond their backyards worth knowing about. The Adventures of Bella & Harry is an informative, interactive and exciting way to introduce children to the joys of travel and ultimately create more knowledgeable citizens of the world.”

The series, which debuted in February 2011, chronicles the humorous tales of a young and spunky chihuahua Bella and her little brother, Harry, as they travel with their human owners to exotic locales around the world. By introducing children to foreign customs, history, landmarks, and languages at an early age, the series stimulates children's imaginations and fosters a thirst for understanding the world in which they live. The Adventures of Bella & Harry series not only entertains with highly relatable characters and heartwarming hand-drawn illustrations, but does so in a way that raises awareness for children and their parents alike.

Both Let’s Visit Paris! and Let’s Visit Venice! have been awarded the Mom’s Choice Award, honoring excellence in family-friendly media. Future locations to be featured in the series include London, Cairo, Athens, and Barcelona. Five percent of book proceeds benefit the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation.

About Lisa Manzione

First-time author Lisa Manzione has spent years traveling the world, gathering unique experiences to share in her award-winning children’s book series, The Adventures of Bella & Harry. The daughter of a single parent who worked for a major airline, Lisa's enchantment with travel began at an early age.  Later in life, as Lisa's own children grew up, she rekindled her passion for travel and the idea for the Bella and Harry series was born.  Through the comedic and informative worldwide adventures of Bella and Harry, Lisa hopes to stimulate children's imaginations and inspire them to embrace the world in which they live. Lisa is currently a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). To learn more about Lisa, visit www.LisaManzione.com For more information or to request a media interview, please contact Michelle Soudry at The Gab Group, 561-750-3500 or email msoudry@thegabgroup.com.