Enjoy the adventures of Super Nonno, an Italian grandfather, in these heart-warming tales of family love. Author Guy Marini wrote these books to share with his grandchildren, and you will love reading them to your own younger loved ones!
Ring the Bell for Our M.L.: Helping Children Understand Loss
By Guy Marini
Guy reads Ring the Bell for Our M.L. at Barnes & Noble.
This book was written to help children understand and process the loss of a loved one. It tells the story of a loving Grandmother (Nonna M.L.) who passes and her deep connection with her grandchildren. The Bell serves as a symbol of the heart of the children who adored their Nonna M.L. The author likens the crack that appears in the Bell to the children’s broken hearts … yet, there is joy and beauty to behold in the telling of the story.
Explore the Entire Super Nonno Series!
An older Italian gentleman is transformed from a normal, lower, energy, boring guy to a virtual super hero thanks to his grandchildren. The book tells the story of a typical exciting day with Super Nonno, his grandchildren and the loyal, royal puppy Sir Oliver. The story ends with an interesting question intended to promote discussion between parent and child.
Is it possible for a young child to enter a family and create excitement, wonder and chaos? Is it possible for this same child to warm your heart and do some amazing things? The story of Little Miss Excitement begins and ends with the unexpected! You’ll be smiling, shaking your head, and applauding as you read about Little Miss Excitement.
“My little girl, Sandy, requests that we read Little Miss Excitement every night before bed! The descriptive stories … have her giggling each time.”
This book tells the story of a young boy, Patsy, growing up in rural Italy and his love for his favorite animals…a horse named Pipi and a donkey named Duke. Their story will have you laughing as you discover the great lengths a boy will go to reunite himself with his animal companions. Pipi, the horse, ends up in a movie and there’s a rescue scene in the book that will have your heart racing & glowing with warmth. It’s a wonderful journey based on actual events!
A boy and girl start off as passing acquaintances and end up as best buddies. Their experienced as they go from two kids who barley know each other to best buddies will have you laughing and warm your heart. There is one thing that happens that will make your mouth hang open in surprise. The story does not end with the last page but continues as the author asks the parent and child a simple question that will keep you both smiling and laughing.
How do you handle things that you cannot change that make you a bit different from other kids? Your parents try to help and do but the strength to deal with this has to come from within. This book tells the uplifting story of a girl with hundreds of freckles who finds that strength and outshines the rest. The book’s final question is sure to have you and your child talking and exploring our child’s inner strength.
“SUPER cute books that engage children. At the end, there is always a question that keeps the story going. Our family highly recommends the Super Nonno series for your young ones!”
Little boys and girls fall in love with something…a bear, a doll, a toy…at an early age. The Boy Who Loved Trucks tells such a story. Is it what happened at the hospital that drove this infatuation with trucks? Was it the combination of trucks and donuts? You’ll have to read the story and see how it happens, and you’ll be able to explore your favorite thing(s) at the end!
This book tells the incredible story of a young boy who takes the love of his favorite food, pizza, from a yummy delight to a neighborhood phenomenon. Read how it happens…see how people react to his ideas…learn how something you really love can become something that make(s) everyone around you proud. The final page helps parent and child explore what the child finds interesting, that may become something important in his/her life.