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At 29, Gina Ballotta was inspired to invent a different kind of children’s book... something never done before! She began by creating
16 unique characters, each with special traits and personalities. Gina refined her illustrations, poetic writings and sculptures,
ultimately perfecting the characters and their stories. Then, miraculously, they took on a life of their own and became...
The happy hoppers adventures series!
TOY SCULPTUREs COMING SOON!
Gina Ballotta grew up watching her mother create
Victorian sculptures. At 17, she was handed some clay and told,
“Make something!” Gina sculpted a frog on a log and realized she
had a gifted ability to sculpt. Over time, she enjoyed sculpting
people, faces and flowers. Being a perfectionist helped Gina
improve her artistic goals and polish her innate talents.
At 29, Gina was inspired to invent a different kind of children’s
book... something never done before! She began by creating
16 unique characters, each with special traits and personalities.
Like her sculptures, Gina refined her illustrations and poetic
writings... ultimately perfecting the characters and their stories.
Then, miraculously, the series took on a life of its own! In time,
Gina realized she was unconsciously influenced by the
experiences of growing up as the middle child of three daughters.
~ Poet, Artist, Author, Sculptor ~
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“I can do this... I can do BETTER!” Gina B, 1970
“Gina is very creative... in the midst of writing a children’s book.” B. L. Denaris, grade school report card 1974
“Gina’s creative writing is very original... her poems and stories display her best work.” Barbara S, grade school report card 1972
“Everyone LOVES STICK FIGURES!”
“This amazing series is unique and GROUNDBREAKING!” Steve H
“Amazingly creative. LOVE, LAUGH, and LEARN is the absolute mantra that I took from this brilliant author!” Sean M
“There’s some GENIUS in her!” William P
“An incredible artist offering her
amazing talents to the world.” Allyson M
“You have a HEART OF GOLD!” Elizabeth F
“The characters that Gina created feel real… and their journeys mirror our own joys and struggles.”
“Through her words, poetry and unique Hopper images, Gina stirs hearts, ignites imaginations and evokes feelings that resonate deeply within her readers.”
“Her raw talent goes way beyond just appreciating her skills.”
“The emotional impact of her Happy Hoppers, with her original writing and illustrations, is profound and enduring.”
“The Happy Hoppers will become a cherished companion for readers around the globe.”
“Each carefully written word and crafted illustration become vessels of emotion.”
The happy hoppers adventures series
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