Bella & Blue: Bella Meets Blue - Paperback

by Berrie Randall (Author)

An Anna Dewdney Read Together Award- Honor Book, Cybils Award Nominee, and Dog Writer's Association of America -Runner up Early Readers

"Warm and cozy illustrations provide the perfect complement to the characters and the storyline." - Midwest Book Review

Bella & Blue is a graphic early reader series that celebrates life's everyday struggles, silliness, and surprises.

Eight year old Bella has anxiety. Small things aren't so small for Bella. But with the help of her colorful dog, Blue, and her grandma, Gigi, who has a flair for all things French and over-the-top hats, Bella can handle every day's twists and turns.

Blue is the companion children dream of. The therapy dog that plays paddy-cake to calm Bella's nerves & take away her blues.

Celebrate the beauty of being blue, in this first book of the graphic early reader series, Bella & Blue. Book 1 contains 3 short stories, perfect for the stamina of emerging readers.
(F&P Reading Level M)

Author Biography

Berrie has been passionate about children's literature since she was a little girl and has fed her desire by becoming a children's librarian and by pursuing a career as an illustrator and writer of children's books. Berrie studied at Syracuse University earning a BFA in Media Arts and Surface Pattern Design. Pursuing her desire to work with children, she returned to school and earned a Masters Degree in Information Studies at Drexel University. As a teacher/librarian and mother of three children, Berrie has created and developed her stories drawn from real-life experiences and her imagination. Berrie is the Illustrator Coordinator for Eastern Pennsylvania Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) where she coordinates events and classes for illustrators. " Bella & Blue" is Berrie's debut early reader graphic novel. Check out more art - www.berrietr.com