| Canadian commercial pilot, owner of a publishing | | | | Violet's helicopter. In this book, there is an unexpected |
| company, mother of two and author of the Violet the | | | | adventure when the three were called upon to rescue |
| Pilot children's book series, Bettina Bathe has a talent | | | | a stranded baby whale. |
| and energy for today's youth. I think this aviation | | | | These books could be considered educational tools as |
| adventure fiction series is appropriate for children aged | | | | the 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 in | | | | food that are found in each country. Bettina uses |
| one country at a time, though the adventures in each | | | | educational 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 takes | | | | and other interesting images including each country's |
| three passengers in a floatplane for a camping/fishing | | | | flag - will certainly give the reader tools for further |
| trip during the spring. Her second book has Violet the | | | | interaction with the children. |
| Pilot taking two young French passengers on a hot-air | | | | Clearly, Bettina's series of children's books are |
| balloon ride to a site where the pair can start a bike | | | | designed to not only educate children about their world |
| tour adventure and enjoy fall's beautiful colors. Bettina's | | | | and the various aircraft technology, but are also written |
| third book in the series is centered on the Hawaiian | | | | with the intention to inspire aviation dreams in young |
| Islands during the summer season, where two young | | | | girls. The author's website ( offers ongoing contests |
| passengers desire a scenic tour of the islands in | | | | and awards for readers. |