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Empress, queen, warrior 1st edition by catherine hanley isbn. Empress, queen, warrior and over 8 million other books are. The most important critter is one of the two books that inspired the gittle list 20. Her storyline and illustrations follow the monarch life cycle and highlight. She is an advocate for childhood literacy and the protection of monarch butterflies and their. Children of all ages will be able to relate to monarchs plight in. Stevens is a member of indie author support and discussion iasd check out the iasd website for more books by fabulous indie authors.
Amazing matilda a monarch\s tale by author bette a stevens. Stevens from maine author amazing matilda, a monarchs tale childrens literatureages 511 this story about a monarch butterfly is a true gem and will inspire children. Stevens is the author of awardwinning picture book amazing matilda. Books for children page 8 books for children by suziew. The story provides challenges and adventure at every turn. This awardwinning picture book adventure follows the monarchs life cycle as matilda embarks on a quest to make her dream of flying come true. The tale of a monarch butterfly kindle edition by stevens, bette a. The tale of a monarch butterfly is the story of tiny matilda, a round white creature born from an egg in natures garden with a burning desire to fly.
As well as studied graduate courses in curriculum studies at chapman university in california. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading amazing matilda children s literature. The story, yes, its awesome one of roald dahl best after charlie and the chocolate factory and the twits and enormous crocodile. I am thrilled to be featuring bette stevens awardwinning childrens book, amazing matilda. Bette has both written and illustrated her amazing book, amazing matilda a monarchs tale, and here you will be able to get a taste of what to expect a wonderful story with beautiful illustrations. A m onarchs tale is a childrens picture book about a monarch caterpillar who only wants to fly. Stevens is a retired elementary and middle school teacher, a wife, mother of two and grandmother of five. A monarchs tale, an awardwinning picture book and the tangram zoo and word puzzles too. The gittle list 20 top 10 selfpublished childrens picture books the amazing matilda has some lovely handdrawn illustrations as it tells readers the lifecycle of a butterfly. The story is very visual, with a lengthy final scene where the prime monster is finally.
Stevens children of all ages will be able to relate to monarchs plight in some way this story is a true gem and one that will inspire children for years to come. About author bette a stevens inspired by human nature, author bette a. Awardwinning monarch butterfly picture book amazing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. How can a creature without wings every hope to fly. Im always looking for childrens books for my students and friends.
In this age of instant gratification, theres an awardwinning childrens picture book out that. I was born in upstate new york, where i grew up and graduated from high school. Amazing matilda a monarchs tale by author bette a stevens this tale of an amazing monarch and her meadowland friends will inspire you to reach for your dreams. This awardwinning picture book adventure follows the. Report on my reading challenges 2015 franzis book chase. This awardwinning picture book adventure follows the monarch butterflys life cycle as matilda embarks on a quest to make her dream of flying come true. Im excited to say ive found two i think youll like. The civil war of 1953 henry i the english monarchs series. This inspirational tale of a monarch butterfly and her meadowland friends is the second childrens book written and illustrated by bette a. Amazing matilda a monarchs tale by bette stevens as matilda works her way out of her egg shell she already knows one thingshe wants to fly, not a likely thing to happen since she has no wings and looks nothing at all like a creature that can fly. Most of the books i read this year were borrowed from the library or friends. Monarchs, lady bugs and praying mantises beebeesworld. Renee hand, awardwinning adult and childrens books author.
Amazing matilda a coming of age of a monarch butterfly. The tale of a monarch butterfly by stevens, bette a. Amazing matilda is a beautifully illustrated childrens book sharing lessons on both nature and life. Amazing matilda, a monarch butterfly tale by bette a. Stevens, matilda is the story of an amazing monarch. Youre invited to check out simply click on the red author app at the top of my page to find out about my awardwinning childrens book amazing matilda, a monarchs tale. This childrens book is a lovely little story about the monarch butterfly matilda who wants to fly so bad and is told to be patient. Amazing matilda ages 510 friendship, patience and persistence are among the lessons learned in this gem of a tale featuring an amazing monarch butterfly. A monarchs tale is a story filled with excitement and adventure. She is an advocate for childhood literacy and the protection of monarch butterflies and their habitat. Stevenss second childrens picture book, amazing matilda. Stevens is a retired teacher and author of two childrens books. Pure trash, the story short story 1950s adventure, poverty in rural new england, bullying amazing matilda. Stevens and her husband live on a 37acre farmstead in central maine.
Stevens author of the childrens book amazing matilda, a monarchs tale, has a b. The illustrations are softly drawn, as tender as the story itself as matilda searches for her true self, never realising she is slowly growing into herself. Have you seen my childrens picture book amazing matilda. This creative tale of a monarch butterfly and her meadowland friends was written to inspire readers and listeners alike, not only to follow their own dreams, but to encourage others to do the same. An inspirational tale of a monarch butterfly and her meadowland friends.
Books ive written, anthologies ive contributed to and any scripts or plays ive authored. Buy mighty matilda and the missing crown jewels 1 by lyn duffy isbn. This week i did my last show of the year of chatting with sherri. Amazing matilda childrens literature the tale of a. Matildas friends wonder as they laugh at the tiny caterpillar. Stevens, author and illustrator of childrens literature.
This book is a must and valuable addition to a childs collection of loved books that will be enjoyed for many. The language is lyrical and as all good books for this age group, spot on regarding repetition of certain phrases. The tale of a monarch butterfly createspace 2012 is the story of tiny matilda, a round white creature born from an egg in natures garden with a burning desire to fly. Bette, before we get into your writing and wonderful art work, please tell us something about yourself. My interview this week wa s with the lovely bette stevens about her wonderful childrens book amazing matilda. Inspire the kids in your life to meet challenges with patience and persistence. The amazing matilda also has a beautiful animated trailer which gives you a sneak peek at the delighful artwork in the book. Bette resides in maine and finds her inspiration for her writing through nature and human nature. Amazing matilda is read by blossom the book butterfly. This week i would like to share the work of author bette a. Yale english monarchs yale english monarchs series the. Smorgasbord posts from your archives a christmas image.
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