Meteorologist Belinda Jensen Pens New Children's Book Series, BEL THE WEATHER GIRL

What does it mean when I hear thunder and see lightning? What causes hail? In the Bel the Weather Girl series from Millbrook Press, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, young readers learn from Bel as she explains how the weather works. Weather's not so scary once you understand it!

Emmy Award-winning meteorologist Belinda Jensen introduces kids to key weather phenomena-including hail, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and more. Bel, a smart, spunky eight-year-old with a passion for the weather, eases weather fears for her cousin, Dylan, and her dog, Stormy, by showing them that weather's not so scary when you know how it works.

Whether children are fascinated or afraid of weather, young readers will love following along on each of Bel's adventures, as she and Dylan come up with playful new ways to understand some of weather's wildest wonders. With included learning activities, a glossary, and fun facts on weather, these titles will inspire young readers to learn more about the science behind weather.

Read all the books in the Bel the Weather Girl series:

A Party for Clouds: Thunderstorms
Raindrops on a Roller Coaster: Hail
The Sky Stirs Up Trouble: Tornadoes
A Snowstorm Shows Off: Blizzards
Spinning Wind and Water: Hurricanes
Weather Clues in the Sky: Clouds

For videos, activities, free downloads, a book trailer, and more visit BeltheWeatherGirl.com or follow #BelWXGirl.

Come and meet Belinda Jensen at her Bel the Weather Girl signings at Wild Rumpus, the Red Balloon Bookshop, or the Galleria Barnes & Noble in Minnesota this April!

About the Author
Belinda Jensen has been a meteorologist for 25 years and has been curious about the weather since she was an elementary school student. She is now the Chief Meteorologist for KARE 11 News, the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Belinda loves talking with young children and sharing her passion and enthusiasm for weather-related topics. After hundreds of appearances and school visits she's discovered that for some students, weather is an exciting mystery-but for others, it's a scary subject. Believing that knowledge is power, she developed a series of engaging and enlightening stories that reveal the science behind weather, and discovered, just as she hoped, that children aren't nearly as frightened when they are informed.

About the Illustrator
Renée Kurilla has a BFA in illustration and graphic design from The Art Institute of Boston. She has worked as an animator as well as a children's book illustrator. She lives near Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband.

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About the Publisher
Millbrook Press, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, publishes informative picture books, illustrated nonfiction series, and inspiring photo-driven titles for grades K-5. Readers of all ages will easily identify with the delightful cast of people and animals featured in these charming stories. With simple text and supportive illustrations, these books are just right for read-alouds, new readers, reluctant readers, and literacy programs.

PUBLICATION DATE:
March 2016

$25.32, Library Bound
$7.99, Paperback
eBooks Also Available
Ages 4-9
LB: 10 x 8; PB: 9 3/4 x 8
24 pages

To Purchase: Visit your local bookstore, order by phone at 800-328-4929, or visit us online at www.lernerbooks.com.