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No portion of these books and CD, or any works resulting from them, may be reproduced
or distributed in any form for commercial purposes. Schools, teachers, clubs, organizations,
and institutions, please contact the publisher for use guidelines and licensing.
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We live in a fast-paced, multimedia-rich, instant-gratification world.
Often, children’s free time, school time, and other activities are overly structured.
Content, images, and activities are provided for them, taking away their resourcefulness,
ingenuity, creativity, and imagination.
For the adults in the child’s life, the day is overloaded with many responsibilities and
tasks. Being creative and fresh when it comes to family time—let alone quality family
time—can be difficult. Then, adding to the already stressed mix, the responsibility
of teaching and reinforcing good reading, learning, and social habits. It can be
overwhelming.
You choose the depth of your experience: from the simple to the complex. One time, it
can be a simple story to read; the next time, it can be a full-on action adventure. Let
the mood and emotion guide you.
The choice is yours. Run with it. Be it. Play with it. Experiment with it. Own it.
Your Adventure Pack is all you need.
Dedication
To the best and most ardent cheerleader of all, my mom, Vivian
How to Use T his Book
Tips
• The story’s format is designed to act as a spring board for imagination,
conversation, and interaction.
• Pick one of the topics in the story and explore it further. The options are abundant!
• Don’t worry if you don’t finish the adventure in one sitting. Finish it another day.
Often the best adventures take time to complete.
Teaching Points
Here are some of the high-level messages and lessons you can highlight and reinforce.
• Story-specific Messages
– Take charge of your day.
– Be responsible for your actions.
– Make your own fun.
– Fun comes in many forms, often in simple pleasures.
– Clean up after yourself. Put things back as you found them.
– Practice good sportsmanship. Play fair and try your best.
– Help at home, especially when asked.
Betina’s Adventures
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“BORED!” Betina declared with her hands on her hips. “I’m so bored!
She turned the TV on then snapped it off. She started a video game then
changed her mind. She flipped through a book then tossed it aside.
Use this space to create your images. Draw them, use photos, cut out pictures
from a magazine, search the Internet or talk about them.
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rounded the corner, she heard it. Whir-r-r. Whir-r-r. Immediately, delicious
“What’re you making, Mom? Cookies? Can I help?” Betina asked hopefully.
Turning off the mixer, her mom said, “I’m sorry, honey pie, not this time.
She moped all the way to her bedroom and flung herself on the bed.
Plumphf.
She flipped then flopped, tossed then turned. She stared at the ceiling
After what seemed like forever, Betina decided, “It looks like it’s up to me
Bonus Pages
• The Fun Book and CD contain blank book pages so you can
create more shoe adventures or revise the ending.
How
• Send your input to feedback@betinaaandbailey.com
To Join
• Send an email to hello@betinaaandbailey.com and say, “Sign me up!”
What to Do? What to Do?
Faced with the age-old dilemma, boredom, Betina decides to take matters into her
own hands. Join Betina & discover the mysteries hiding under the stairs.
Create with her great & wondrous adventures.
INTRODUCING BENEFIT
– The highly innovative, award-winning stories of – This interaction eases the transition from picture
Betina & Bailey! books to the next level, helping the child progress
from a beginning reader to a skilled reader!
– The unique Facilitated Story™ format engages
the child from the start, encouraging the child – The clever co-creation process enables others to
to get tactile with reading. participate in the adventure.
Honorable Mention
2007 London Book Festival • 2008 New England Book Festival
Endorsed By
Families • Teachers • Reading Specialists • Licensed Therapists • Counselors
Ruth A. Pavilonis, a writer & world traveler, T he Portable Adventure Pack Includes:
invites you to participate in this great adventure – Fun Book (the to-be-illustrated version)
of fun & fantastic imagination & interaction.
– The Companion Guide (your guide for added adventure)
She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book
– CD (contains the Fun Book PDF for multiple reprinting)
Writers & Illustrators and the Society for Technical
Communication.
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