Book Shop

Browse the selections below to learn more about Diana's books and where you can buy them.
For school visits: teachers please print the form, below, copy and add the date of my visit to give to your students to order signed copies

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Magic Pasta

In a small Italian village in Italy lived a royal family, King and Queen Primavera, Prince Orzo, and Princess Penne. When Princess Penne grew tired of her royal toys, she discovered a little magic beneath her pasta bowl. Join this royal Italian family on a magical adventure that will last a lifetime.

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Hop + Trot

The Tortoise and the Hare with an Italian flare! Mr. Tartaruga (which means turtle in Italian) and Mr. O’Hara, better known as Hop and Trot, have both aged considerably but are still very young at heart. They decide to race each other once again on the beautiful coastal shores of Italy. Who will win this time? See you at the finish line!!

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The Christmas Feast: A Fishy Tale

Italian boys, Benny and Turner, learn to fish from their fathers, but both fall ill before Christmas, so the boys go out to sea to bring fish home for the celebrations. A raging storm besieges them and a light from above appears to aid them in their quest. This beautiful story by award-winning author, Diana Pishner Walker, tells the story behind the traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes celebrated on Christmas Eve by Italian families around the world. Included are a few traditional fish recipes for the celebration!

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Hopping to America Coloring and Activity Book

This activity book combined coloring pages and games from the Hopping to America trilogy: A Rabbit's Tale of Immigration, A Rabbit's Tale of LaBefana, and A Rabbit's Tale of a Wedding. The bunnies bring their Italian heritage and culture with them to West Virginia and make new friends in their new town, Clarksburg.

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Hopping to America: A Rabbit's Tale of Immigration

It’s a Rabbits Tale of immigration from Italy to the United States and landing on Ellis Island to be processed for entry to the USA. The rabbits venture on to Clarksburg, WV, taking their Italian heritage and culture to their new home.

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Hopping to America: A Rabbit's Tale of La Befana

Second in the Hopping to America series, LaBefana tells of the bunnies’ Italian Christmas traditions and how they intertwine with their new American culture. Joby also has an encounter with a fox that explores the meaning of forgiveness and demonstrates compassion for others.

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Hopping to America: A Rabbit's Tale of a Wedding

Third in the Hopping to America series, join the “Riepule” families on this new and exciting adventure from Italy to the United States!

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Spaghetti & Meatballs: Growing Up Italian

Growing up in an Italian family was a wonderful experience for author, Diana Walker. Many will relate to the Italian heritage stories and the special family times.

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I Don't Want to Sit in the Front Row Any More

Death and dying amongst family members can be traumatic, endearing and “spirit” filled, thus providing many lessons learned even as adults. We are not alone as we walk this earth. Our love deepens with each loss.

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