Mother-Daughter Days on Russian Hill: Tales of Love and Laughter is a children's book by Barbara Bella with gorgeous and soothing watercolor illustrations by a rising young artist, Amber Rae Malott.   In rhyming verse, Bella recalls all the fun and magic of simple, spontaneous days spent with her daughter exploring their neighborhood of Russian Hill, San Francisco. Together, they explore, sell Girl Scout cookies, make the most of rainy days, and more. Mother-Daughter Days on Russian Hill speaks to the special bond of love and trust between mother and child that comes from taking the time to play and be together.   In an age of all things digital, the author is proud to present a book that is entirely hand-drawn and painted. The book is ideal for mothers with children ages 3-10, yet any mother or child will find this book a heartwarming trip down memory lane of cherished time together.  The book also includes an interactive section for recording their favorite activities, adventures, and memories.  All proceeds will be donated to support children's literacy. " As refreshing as a double cone of Swensen's ice cream, Mother-Daughter Days on Russian Hill --beautifully illustrated in graceful watercolor by emerging artist Amber Rae Malott--follows the path of Barbara and Bree as they create special moments together. Tag along to discover the most enduring truth of motherhood: the time we have with our children is more precious than we can ever know, but making memories together builds a life time of love. Let Barbara and Bree show you how to do it!" - Carol Evans, founder, Working Mother magazine " In an exquisitely rendered illustrated book, Barbara Bella glows with joy as she sensitively reveals the different phases of her rapport with her daughter from the moment of childbirth into maturity as they explore their neighborhood, Russian Hill in San Francisco. Quite in evidence is her story-telling skill, and once you have read the rhyming verse, it will keep you enthralled until the last page and beyond. The match of the book's subject and Amber Rae Malott's creative and remarkably expressive color palette is delicious. She possesses a solid understanding of the author's intentions that is evident in the delicate, detailed whimsical figures and the original urban sketches." - Norm Goldman, editor and publisher, Bookpleasures "In her warm and wonderful rhyming debut picture book, " Mother-Daughter Days on Russian Hill", Barbara Bella pulls on the heart strings remembering the many precious, tender and fun moments she shared with her daughter growing up. Bella successfully touches on the universal themes any parent in any era can relate to, while illustrator Amber Rae Malott's gorgeous watercolors invite the reader into Bella's world of the charming San Francisco neighborhood. A great read aloud for ages 3-10." - Barry Wittenstein, 2020 winner of the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children. " The picture book Mother-Daughter Days on Russian Hill: Tales of Love and Laughter is perfect for read-aloud, pairing lovely drawings by Amber Rae Malott with a mother's reflections of her dreams for her new daughter and how they changed as her child grew. A gentle rhyme follows mother and daughter as they explore the city they live in, participate in a "proper tea" under a table, enjoy Pajama Day or Dress the Stuffed Animals Day, and have fun together. As sunsets, Girl Scout cookies, and other pastimes evolve and are shared, mother and daughter grow closer as the story moves through their shared life experiences. The Russian Hill area of San Francisco serves as the backdrop for many of these adventures, adding an appealing atmosphere to this survey of fun times in the big city. Parents who read this aloud, or young readers with the literacy skills to appreciate its many descriptions and rollicking rhyme, will find Mother-Daughter Days onRussian Hill a wonderfully celebratory story of a warm relationship cemented by creativity, imagination, and fun explorations that bring to life the underlying bonds between mother and daughter." -D. Donovan, senior reviewer, Midwest Book Review TELL ME YOUR TALES Thank you for letting me share my story with you.  I'd love to hear your story, too! I invite you to tell me about your favorite activities and adventures... and it would be fun if you wish to send them in rhyming verse!  I'll share them on my website, motherdaughterdays.com, and maybe someday I could compile them into a collection of  Mother-Daughter Days  from around the country! Email barbara@motherdaughterdays.com with your story. Barbara Bella  has been a working mom and owner of a premier West Coast Publishers' Representative Firm which provides advertising sales management for magazine brands in print and digital formats.  Employing over 150 professionals in San Francisco and Los Angeles over the course of her career, Barbara has been both mentor and colleague. She has