Violet The Pilot Children's Book Series - Review

Canadian commercial pilot, owner of a publishingViolet's helicopter. In this book, there is an unexpected
company, mother of two and author of the Violet theadventure when the three were called upon to rescue
Pilot children's book series, Bettina Bathe has a talenta stranded baby whale.
and energy for today's youth. I think this aviationThese books could be considered educational tools as
adventure fiction series is appropriate for children agedthe illustrator, Barbara Fortin, incorporates well-designed
between three and eight years old.scenery depicting the countryside, wildlife, clothing and
Her children's book series focus during one season infood that are found in each country. Bettina uses
one country at a time, though the adventures in eacheducational information about aviation and the various
book are widely different and involve a various aircraft.aircraft that are used in her books. The use of maps
Starting in Canada, Bettina's main character takesand other interesting images including each country's
three passengers in a floatplane for a camping/fishingflag - will certainly give the reader tools for further
trip during the spring. Her second book has Violet theinteraction with the children.
Pilot taking two young French passengers on a hot-airClearly, Bettina's series of children's books are
balloon ride to a site where the pair can start a bikedesigned to not only educate children about their world
tour adventure and enjoy fall's beautiful colors. Bettina'sand the various aircraft technology, but are also written
third book in the series is centered on the Hawaiianwith the intention to inspire aviation dreams in young
Islands during the summer season, where two younggirls. The author's website ( offers ongoing contests
passengers desire a scenic tour of the islands inand awards for readers.