Gina Bellisario – författare

Celebrate kindness and sharing in a sweet picture book about giving back! Thank You, Omu meets All Are Welcome!

Greet the morning shiny-new,

seat for me and seat for you,

drip-drop syrup, pancake stack.

Take a plate, and...

give back!

Follow a little girl and her multigenerational family as they prepare for a community meal and clothing drive. With charming, lyrical text from Gina Bellisario, Give Back celebrates kindness, community, and the various ways we can give to those around us. A perfect book for the holiday season and all year round.

Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You''re in luck!Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Let’s hear it for firefighters!So many people help out in our communities! In these books, young students talk with different community helpers to find out what they do, what skills and training they need, and how their work benefits people in the community.

Are you curious about dinosaurs? Music? Volcanoes? You''re in luck!Mr. Field is a librarian. He knows how to find information about all kinds of cool things. He shows the students in Mrs. Ríos''s class how to use the library. Let''s hear it for librarians!So many people help out in our communities! In these books, young students talk with different community helpers to find out what they do, what skills and training they need, and how their work benefits people in the community.

Let''s Meet a Police Officer!Do you want to learn more about police cars? Police dogs? Other tools the police use? Then it''s your lucky day! Officer Gabby is a police officer. She knows how to keep people safe. She shows a group of kids how she does her job. Three cheers for police officers!"Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children''s interest." —School Library Journal"In each book introducing a community-benefiting career, schoolchildren meet one adult to learn about his or her job; information includes the training required to become a firefighter, doctor, etc., daily routines, and primary responsibilities. The content is inclusive and up-to-date but delivered though vapid stories. Peppy computer-generated cartoons are amateur." - The Horn Book Guide Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

What does a veterinarian do? Let''s find out!Dr. Kate is a veterinarian. She visits a school to give Henry, the class guinea pig, a checkup. She shows the class the tools she uses. She tells them about the many things vets do. And the students learn how to take good care of Henry. Hooray for veterinarians!So many people help out in our communities! In these books, young students talk with different community helpers to find out what they do, what skills and training they need, and how their work benefits people in the community.

Matthew''s little brother doesn''t know about harmful substances. But Mighty Matthew does! He rescues his brother from household poisons. That means cleaners, medicines, and houseplants. He also points out poisons in the grass and garage. Matthew knows how to stay safe at home!

Anna is one busy girl! She plays soccer and takes piano lessons. She has homework and chores. Sometimes she feels stressed. How can she get everything done? Anna''s parents show her several ways to deal with stress. When she tries them, she shrinks her stress and feels better!

Lucas is a picky eater. But he''s excited to go to the supermarket. Today, he gets to choose food for lunch. Lucas''s dad helps him learn about the five food groups. Lucas finds out what foods are healthful. And he prepares a tasty snack!

It''s almost Field Day! But Natalie''s team isn''t ready for the big race. Their muscles get tired easily. Ms. Starr teaches them about aerobic and anaerobic exercise. They learn some stretching exercises too. Now they''re full of energy. Can they win the beach ball relay?

Caleb is playing Mud Monsters. He''s a muddy mess. Time for Bubble Trouble! He takes a soapy bath to chase dirt and germs away. Caleb also makes a No Germ Zone at the dinner table. And he brushes and flosses his teeth before bed. Goodbye, germs!

Sophie is on a mission. You can call her Agent S. Like any good spy, Sophie knows how to be safe. She helps her brother stay away from danger too. They watch for speeding cars. They avoid strangers. And they never goof around on the school bus!

Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You''re in luck!Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Let’s hear it for firefighters!So many people help out in our communities! In these books, young students talk with different community helpers to find out what they do, what skills and training they need, and how their work benefits people in the community.

Let''s Meet a Librarian!Are you curious about dinosaurs? Music? Volcanoes? You''re in luck!Mr. Field is a librarian. He knows how to find information about all kinds of cool things. He shows the students in Mrs. Ríos''s class how to use the library.Let''s hear it for librarians!"Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children''s interest." —School Library Journal"In each book introducing a community-benefiting career, schoolchildren meet one adult to learn about his or her job; information includes the training required to become a firefighter, doctor, etc., daily routines, and primary responsibilities. The content is inclusive and up-to-date but delivered though vapid stories. Peppy computer-generated cartoons are amateur." - The Horn Book GuideFree downloadable series teaching guide available.

Let''s Meet a Police Officer!Do you want to learn more about police cars? Police dogs? Other tools the police use? Then it''s your lucky day! Officer Gabby is a police officer. She knows how to keep people safe. She shows a group of kids how she does her job. Three cheers for police officers!"Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children''s interest." —School Library Journal"In each book introducing a community-benefiting career, schoolchildren meet one adult to learn about his or her job; information includes the training required to become a firefighter, doctor, etc., daily routines, and primary responsibilities. The content is inclusive and up-to-date but delivered though vapid stories. Peppy computer-generated cartoons are amateur." - The Horn Book Guide Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

Let''s Meet a Vet!What does a veterinarian do? Let''s find out! Dr. Kate is a veterinarian. She visits a school to give Henry, the class guinea pig, a checkup. She shows the class the tools she uses. She tells them about the many things vets do. And the students learn how to take good care of Henry.Hooray for veterinarians!"Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children''s interest." —School Library Journal"In each book introducing a community-benefiting career, schoolchildren meet one adult to learn about his or her job; information includes the training required to become a firefighter, doctor, etc., daily routines, and primary responsibilities. The content is inclusive and up-to-date but delivered though vapid stories. Peppy computer-generated cartoons are amateur." - The Horn Book GuideFree downloadable series teaching guide available.

Sophie is on a mission. You can call her Agent S. Like any good spy, Sophie knows how to be safe. She helps her brother stay away from danger too. They watch for speeding cars. They avoid strangers. And they never goof around on the school bus!

Lucas is a picky eater. But he''s excited to go to the supermarket. Today, he gets to choose food for lunch. Lucas''s dad helps him learn about the five food groups. Lucas finds out what foods are healthful. And he prepares a tasty snack!

Anna is one busy girl! She plays soccer and takes piano lessons. She has homework and chores. Sometimes she feels stressed. How can she get everything done? Anna''s parents show her several ways to deal with stress. When she tries them, she shrinks her stress and feels better!

It''s almost Field Day! But Natalie''s team isn''t ready for the big race. Their muscles get tired easily. Ms. Starr teaches them about aerobic and anaerobic exercise. They learn some stretching exercises too. Now they''re full of energy. Can they win the beach ball relay?

Matthew''s little brother doesn''t know about harmful substances. But Mighty Matthew does! He rescues his brother from household poisons. That means cleaners, medicines, and houseplants. He also points out poisons in the grass and garage. Matthew knows how to stay safe at home!

Caleb is playing Mud Monsters. He''s a muddy mess. Time for Bubble Trouble! He takes a soapy bath to chase dirt and germs away. Caleb also makes a No Germ Zone at the dinner table. And he brushes and flosses his teeth before bed. Goodbye, germs!

Ellie is super excited for first day at Winkopolis Elementary School. After spending her whole life being homeschooled by super genius inventor parents, she can''t wait to hang out with normal kids and learn normal things. But Ellie soon learns that her super powers make her stand out in a not so super way. Can she save the world and fit in with her new friends? Or is blending in the one thing this superhero isn''t so super at doing?

Ellie can''t wait for the school spelling bee she''s a super speller and is sure she''ll be crowned queen of the bee! But when her best friend Hannah makes the cut for the spelling bee instead, Ellie discovers that being super doesn''t mean she shouldn''t study. When it''s revealed that the substitute librarian in charge of the bee has a villainous plan, it''s up to Ellie to save the day and her friendship.