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All systems go, dearest reader. It's time to buckle up. Take off with Helma the Rescue Helicopter and her teacher Bernie, the pup. They zip through Northern Italy On their first mission to help friends in need. But Helma is always in a hurry! Will she slow down and succeed?  Debut author Verena Zannantoni delivers a hilarious tale of adventure and mishap, beautifully written in rhyme and brought to life by illustrator Henk van der Gugten. Readers can't help but cheer for the little daredevil Helma, while the story's underlying message serves as a gentle reminder for children to listen and to take things slow. As a bonus, the book contains travel tips by the native Italian author.

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"""Grab a hot cup of catuccino and get ready to settle in with Helma, Bernie, and their many friends in need of rescue! This adorable read is a gentle reminder that slow and steady wins the race. Bright illustrations and lovable characters will capture little ones' attention as the author takes us on a whimsical (yet hilariously chaotic) journey through Northern Italy. What's the Hurry, Helma? is the perfect length for bedtime and a fun way to introduce kids (and grown-ups) to some breathtaking Italian landmarks."" -Julia Finley Mosca Author of the award-winning picture book biography The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin and the internationally acclaimed Amazing Scientists series"

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Growing up surrounded by the tall mountains of northern Italy, Verena fell in love with reading at an early age. The young bookworm wiggled her way through so many stories at her local library that one year she even set a record for borrowing the most books. Though she's lived, worked and studied in Germany, Australia and the U.S, her enduring love for storytelling and her birthplace has remained unwavering. This mom to two helicopter-obsessed boys has now put pen to paper and written her first children's book: What's the Hurry, Helma? Choppy Rescue Adventures in Italy.

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