Book 1: Bumbino The Italian Bumble Bee by Art Manno
The Italian American List: Learn more about Bumbino by reading these reviews and links to stores selling the book.
- ADIAMO Newspaper Jenna Capra/Jim Ciletti (Review)
- The Italian American Connection Catalog Rick Amico (Catalog) (Selling)
- Italian America magazine Miles Fisher Editor-in-Chief (Contest)
- Fra Noi Newspaper Paul Basile Editor (Review)
- The Italian Genealogy Group Barbara Cimino Larson Organizer/Leader (Rep.)
- All Things Italian Glass & Windows Store Joe Vergano (Selling) at Feast 12 books-Link
- Leonardo’s Italian Link- North Palm Beach Lori Samarin Organizer (Blog Site)
- Saverio’s Italian Restaurant Emily Cataldo (Selling in the Restaurant) and at Feast
- I NONNI Italian Restaurant Tom (Books-in-Store) (Selling)
- Italian Children’s Market Maria & Isabella (Video)-Link
- I Am Books Store Lisa/Nicola Orichuia Owner (Books-in-Store) (Selling)
- Pope (Gift)
- Arts Consortium of Carver County Member Literary Artist Profile
- Global Philadelphia See the Book About the Author
- Readers Favorite (Review)
- Italian Tribune (Review)
- Chanhassen Villager (Review)
- Paul Macchia & Son Website
- Embroidme Purchase Bumbino Hat or T-Shirt
- Brighter Days Grief Center (portion of proceeds donated to this organization from the sale of Bumbino Loses His Best Friend)
“Bumbino: The Italian Bumble Bee is an entertaining tale about a bumble bee making his way through an Italian forest, making friends and finding inner strength. The illustrations are beautifully done with bright colors that make the characters come alive. While the story is in English, Italian words are sprinkled throughout, in a way that children can understand. When reading to your children or grandchildren, you can have some fun learning words like “andiamo” and “Ciao”. The highlight of the book is the “Bee Attitudes” – lessons on how to live life as you grow up. -Lucille Keating
Bumbino for Teachers – Bee Attitudes Poster Available
Book 2: Bumbino Loses His Best Friend by Art Manno
In Memory of Ruth Jones. Beloved daughter of Ben and Elizabeth Jones.