| Violet the Pilot in France is the second book in | | | | including interesting French architecture, agriculture and |
| children's series written by author Bettina Bathe. This | | | | fashion. These bright, bold pictures are full of subtle |
| adventure involves a hot air balloon trip in Provence, | | | | information. |
| France. Proud Canadian author and commercial pilot, | | | | The book uses a few French words and the reader is |
| Bettina Bathe was certain to include a Canadian flag | | | | encouraged to bring interest in the globe and navigation |
| patch on her main character's shoulder. However, | | | | methods in children through useful maps and |
| Violet the pilot also embraces the country she is | | | | illustrations. Readers will learn how a hot air balloon is |
| working in by placing that country's flag patch on her | | | | flown - from the pre-flight set-up, testing the wind and |
| other shoulder. | | | | flying techniques to landing a hot air balloon. However, |
| Two young French passengers who want to take a | | | | Violet the Pilot in France offers more than |
| balloon ride to a desirable location for their bike tour | | | | entertainment and education - the author has also |
| adventure, hire Violet's aviation services. The ride is | | | | dedicated a portion of the sales of this book to the |
| interrupted with weather problems, but Violet saves | | | | Heart and Stroke Foundation. Additionally, Bettina's |
| them all with her confident and quick-thinking | | | | website ( offers contests and awards for young |
| maneuvers. Violet's animal and insect friends are the | | | | readers. |
| ground crew who has their own adventure just trying | | | | ISBN#: 0-9738290-0-1 |
| to keep up to the balloon. After a lovely picnic feast, | | | | Author: Bettina Bathe |
| Violet serenades her departing passengers with a | | | | Illustrator: Barbara Fortin |
| song on her violin. | | | | Publisher: Violet the Pilot Enterprises, Inc. |
| Illustrations by Barbara Fortin depict rural France, | | | | |