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MATILDA expertly as a cirus acrobat... 2016

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This “Gem of a Tale” about a Monarch Butterfly teaches kids lessons in friendship, patience and persistence as AMAZING MATILDA transforms from egg to caterpillar to butterfly. (Children’s Picture Book/Ages 5-11).

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Comments on: "Ninety-seven (97) 5-Star Reviews for Award-winning Picture Book AMAZING MATILDA!" (80)

  1. Priscilla Bettis's avatar

    98 five-star reviews now! Congratulations, Bette. It’s a wonderful story.

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  2. Bette A. Stevens's avatar

    Reblogged this on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author and commented:

    It’s official—Monarch butterflies are on the Endangered Threatened Species “Red List.”

    Their status was announced by the International Union for Conservation of Nature last week, but we still await a status change from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

    Some of the largest contributing factors include significant loss of milkweed habitat and growth, as well as an increased use of herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals.

    Now for the good news. As said by John F. Kennedy, “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.”

    ~ Find out more about how you can help ~ Bette A. Stevens

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  3. Mabel Kwong's avatar

    What a wonderful book you wrote. And wonderful your book is getting 5-star reviews and reaching others. Great work. Hope you are enjoying summer, Bette 🙂

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  4. usfman's avatar

    Hey Bette. It’ s been a quiet summer for you in posting blogs. What’s going on?

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    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar

      Concentrating on family… Milkweed is in bloom, but I haven’t spotted any monarchs yet. Weather has been extremely dry this year. Also, have relatives visiting at intervals. Thanks for checking in on me, Jim, 🐛🦋 Wishing you and Ruth a blessed and beautiful summer, my friend!

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  5. Miriam Hurdle's avatar

    Congratulations, Bette! Matilda deserves every 5-star! ❤ 🙂

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  6. JoyWadi's avatar

    Wow congrats Bette😊

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  7. usfman's avatar

    Good work Bette . Stay active for the children you love.

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  8. Kally's avatar

    Congrats!! 🎉 🥳

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  9. Jina Bazzar's avatar

    Wow, congratulations! It’s well deserved.

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  10. Toni Pike's avatar

    Congratulations, Bette – that really is amazing but so well-deserved! Toni x

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  11. Toni Pike's avatar

    Congratulations, Bette – that is fantastic news! Toni x

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  12. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    Your readers are not surprised at all by the acclaim. This is a beautiful book.

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  13. DutchIl's avatar

    Thank you for sharing!!.. I agree, I loved the book!!.. any chance to a sequel and see how Matilda, Grasshopper and the rest of the friends are doing??.. 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Until we meet again..
    May love and laughter light your days,
    and warm your heart and home.
    May good and faithful friends be yours,
    wherever you may roam.
    May peace and plenty bless your world
    with joy that long endures.
    May all life’s passing seasons
    bring the best to you and yours!
    (Irish Saying)

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  14. Darlene's avatar

    That is just wonderful. Congratulations, Bette!!

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  15. RobbyeFaye's avatar

    GREAT! Congratulations!!

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  16. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    How wonderful, Bette! ❤

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  17. Priti's avatar

    Congratulations! Well shared thanks 😊👍

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  18. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Bette, congratulations! It’s a wonderful and well-deserved review. Go get ’em! Hugs on the wing!

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  19. cathleentownsend's avatar

    That’s some statistic. You go, my friend! Sharing… ❤

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  20. Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC's avatar

    Woo hoo! Congrats, Bette. Pinned to my “Our TBR lists”
    xx, mgh

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  21. Mary Rensberry, Author's avatar

    Amazing with those 5 star reviews, Bette! It takes patience and persistence along with determination to do that…just like Matilda! Wonderful!💥

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  22. AuthorJoePerroneJr's avatar

    Okay, I’ve already bought the book. But what I want to know is who made the video? Lovely job. 🙂

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    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar

      Thanks for the note, Joe. An online fellow by the name of Stan made this video; by the time I tried to contact him to revise the cover, his original video on Youtube was no longer available and I had no way to contact him. Fortunately, my daughter had saved his video to Youtube for me, so I still had access. I also wanted book trailers for THE TANGRAM ZOO… and DOG BONE SOUP, so I ended up making my own using Animoto.Was pleased with the results. Have a great weekend and good luck with video production! 🙂 xo

      P.S. Here are links to the two videos I created with Animoto and downloaded to Youtube on my own (it was easy an fun to do):
      DOG BONE SOUP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtq6QkTUxQ0&t=1s
      THE TANGRAM ZOO… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w08DZ3JznbM

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  23. Tina Frisco's avatar

    Fantastic, Bette! You’re such an inspiration ❤️

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  24. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    More than well deserve, you earned these accolades! More power to you. ❤

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  25. Christy B's avatar

    Fabulous! Well done, Bette 🙂

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  26. Christina Steiner's avatar

    Great Bette. The book deserves these reviews..

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  27. robbiesinspiration's avatar

    Congratulations, Bette.

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  28. Annika Perry's avatar

    Wow! Congratulations, Bette! 😀🎉 Fantastic news and your book is worth every single one..a joy to read and share.❤️

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  29. Natalie Ducey's avatar

    Wonderful, Bette! Congratulations. XO

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  30. macjam47's avatar

    Reblogged this on BOOK CHAT and commented:
    Congratulations to Bette Stevens on receiving 66 Five-Star reviews of her phenomenal children’s book AMAZING MATILDA. If you’re looking for a gift for your special 5-11-year-old, I highly recommend AMAZING MATILDA.

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  31. Molly Stevens - Shallow Reflections's avatar

    Fantastic, Bette!

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  32. balroop singh's avatar

    Wow! what an achievement Bette! Congrats. My grand daughter would turn 5 next year and this book is on my list when I choose her gifts. 🙂

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    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar

      Thanks so much, Balroop. Granddaughters are special. Mine are now 27 and 20 and it seems only yesterday they were only 5…and I was reading to them. Pure joy! Great granddaughter Olivia will be 4 this month, but she lives in New Mexico and I’m so happy we can “get together” online via SKYPE and Facebook. ❤ Blessings and love to you and yours, dear friend! ❤ xo

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  33. jjspina's avatar

    Congrats, Bette, on all the wonderful reviews! It’s a wonderful book! Hugs xx

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  34. sjhigbee's avatar

    WOW – what a feat! Congratulations:))

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  35. karenringalls's avatar
    karenringalls said:

    Congratulations!!!! Will reblog this at http://www.kareningalls.blogspot.com.

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  36. D. Wallace Peach's avatar

    Wow, Bette. That is wonderful on all counts! My grandson loves Matilda. We read it every time he visits. 🙂

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  37. Carol Balawyder's avatar

    Congratulations! The story is beautiful and the illustrations bring to mind Beatrix Potter.

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  38. Mae Clair's avatar

    wonderful, Bette! Congratulations!

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  39. delphini510's avatar

    What a beautiful looking book Bette and via your video I get this strong feeling of Matilda’s metamorphosis and courage. One of my favourite butterflies too.
    bless
    miriam

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  40. Mary Rensberry, Author's avatar

    Windwrful, Bette! Very well done!

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  41. Mary Rensberry, Author's avatar

    Wonderful, Bette! What an accomplishment!

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  42. Micki Peluso's avatar

    reblooged on httpmallie1025@wordpress.com/ and tweeted and facebook. Whew lol

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  43. Micki Peluso's avatar

    Reblogged this on mallie1025 and commented:
    Grab a Copy of this award winning book!!

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