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Celebrate #EarthDay2021 with a Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Monarch Butterfly eBook—ONLY 99¢/p Limited Time (April 21-25)

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Monarch butterflies are a threatened species. The Center for Biological Diversity and the Center for Food Safety filed a legal petition requesting Endangered Species Act protection for the monarch and its habitat. Yet these butterflies, once a familiar sight, are plummeting toward extinction due to landscape-scale threats from pesticides, development and global climate change. That’s why the Center is working hard to win them protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

AMAZING MATILDA written and illustrated by Maine author Bette A. Stevens ONLY 99¢/p thru April 25:

“Award-winning picture book adventure follows a monarch butterfly through her life cycle and teaches kids important life lessons along the way!”

About the book

AMAZING MATILDA (Ages 5-11 + grownups love it too) Friendship, patience and persistence are among the lessons learned in this gem of a tale featuring an amazing monarch butterfly. This award-winning picture book adventure follows the monarch’s life cycle as Matilda embarks on a quest to make her dream of flying come true. Matilda emerges from her egg on a milkweed leaf, she stretches and yawns and wants to fly. Sparrow tells her to follow her dreams. Toad and Rabbit laugh at a creature without wings who wants to fly. You’ll be as amazed as Toad and Rabbit, as you follow Matilda from egg to imago.

Review Excerpt Blurb:

“Matilda crunched and munched and lunched, leaf after leaf, day after day.”

If you loved P.D. Eastman’s incomparable book, Are You My Mother, about a baby bird’s search for its mother, you must read this book. If Charlotte’s Web is one of your childhood favorites, I say, Move over Charlotte. Matilda is now here! ~Jacqui Murray, WordDreams 

DOWNLOAD a copy of AMAZING MATILDA by Bette A. Stevens ONLY 99¢/p April 21–April 25—award-winning monarch butterfly picture book— at YOUR AMAZON

Free Reading Resources for Amazing Matilda

Meet the characters and download Bette’s  #FREE Character Puppets HERE.

Beyond the book

  • Find monarch butterfly resources at your finger tips:

Have fun and learn even more about Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ our amazing monarch butterflies by downloading Bette’s FREE PDF Click here: FUN & LEARNING with Monarch Butterflies where you’ll find:

  • Monarch Facts
  • Coloring Pages
  • Crafts
  • Gardening
  • Video: How to Make an Origami Butterfly
  • Butterfly Teacher Guide and so much more…
  • FIND OUT how you can help protect our Amazing Monarchs

 Find out more about Maine author/illustrator Bette A. Stevens and her books

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on 04/21/2021

Comments on: "Celebrate #EarthDay2021 with a Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Monarch Butterfly eBook—ONLY 99¢/p Limited Time (April 21-25)" (44)

  1. Maplestreet Brewery's avatar
    Maplestreet Brewery said:
    05/05/2024 at 7:03 pm

    Very nice blog you have heree

    Like

  2. Toni Pike's avatar
    Toni Pike said:
    05/03/2021 at 6:00 am

    You are the Monarch’s greatest champion, Bette – such a beautiful book. Toni x

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  3. roughwighting's avatar
    roughwighting said:
    04/30/2021 at 7:51 am

    Every day on EARTH needs more BUTTERFLIES! And you help spread the word with your fabulous book, Bette.

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  4. D. Wallace Peach's avatar
    D. Wallace Peach said:
    04/24/2021 at 8:21 pm

    A perfect day to share your book, Bette. Matilda inspired my grandson and I to plant milkweed, and it actually survived the winter! Happy Earth Day!

    Liked by 3 people

    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
      Bette A. Stevens said:
      04/25/2021 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks so much for the visit and note! Delighted to hear your milkweed has survived. Cheers to you, your grandson and our amazing monarch butterflies! 🦋🐛 Have a great week! xo

      Liked by 2 people

  5. Annika Perry's avatar
    Annika Perry said:
    04/24/2021 at 10:03 am

    Only too happy to share, Bette! ❤️ A most special book which I find myself returning to often. I thought of you and this book the other day whilst out in a large Fen area and I was lucky to spot so many butterflies! Bliss!

    Liked by 2 people

  6. AuthorJoePerroneJr's avatar
    AuthorJoePerroneJr said:
    04/24/2021 at 8:26 am

    I wholeheartedly concur with my granddaughters: Your butterfly book is the cats pajamas (whatever that means). They love it!!!! Get yours today! 🙂

    Liked by 2 people

  7. DutchIl's avatar
    DutchIl said:
    04/23/2021 at 8:25 am

    Thank you for sharing!!… believe that all species and plants are threatened in some manner, hopefully wisdom will take the lead and make this world a better place for everyone!!… love the book and looking forward to more adventures of Matilda, Grasshopper and the rest of their friends… 🙂

    Until we meet again..

    May the road rise to meet you
    May the wind be always at your back
    May the sun shine warm upon your face
    The rains fall soft upon your fields
    May green be the grass you walk on
    May blue be the skies above you
    May pure be the joys that surround you
    May true be the hearts that love you.
    (Irish Saying)

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  8. Eugi's avatar
    -Eugenia said:
    04/22/2021 at 8:00 am

    I have this book and it is beautiful and charming in every way. 💖

    Liked by 2 people

  9. Norah's avatar
    Norah said:
    04/22/2021 at 7:43 am

    This is a generous offer for Earth Day, Bette.

    Liked by 2 people

  10. petespringer's avatar
    petespringerauthor said:
    04/22/2021 at 1:37 am

    Perfect timing, Bette. I think I’ve mentioned to you before that one of my brothers is the vice president of the North American Butterfly Association. The overall butterfly population has dropped off quite a bit in the past few years.

    Liked by 2 people

    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
      Bette A. Stevens said:
      04/22/2021 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks, Pete! 🦋 My monarch count here at the Farmstead was way down last year. I report my sightings to Journey North. Many states and civic organizations are helping by creating waystations for these amazing butterflies. Butterflies and bees need our help and we need them to survive! Happy Earth Day every day! xo

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  11. Author Jan Sikes's avatar
    Jan Sikes said:
    04/21/2021 at 10:18 pm

    What a wonderful way to celebrate Earth Day, Bette!!

    Liked by 2 people

  12. marianbeaman's avatar
    marianbeaman said:
    04/21/2021 at 9:21 pm

    Right after I read Dog Bone Soup, I read Amazing Matilda and loved it. It is a fanciful book with a serious message. And I agree with Karen: Plant milkweed!

    Sharing too! 🙂

    Liked by 2 people

  13. Jacqui Murray's avatar
  14. CarolCooks2's avatar
    CarolCooks2 said:
    04/21/2021 at 8:16 pm

    What a wonderful way to celebrate Earth Day the book sounds glorious…I found this published yesterday here in Thailand so the word is definitely getting out about the plight of the Monarch https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/30380193

    Liked by 1 person

    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
      Bette A. Stevens said:
      04/21/2021 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing, Carol! 🦋 It’s great to find that concerned citizens around the globe are getting the word out and acting upon it. Happy Earth Day, my friend! xoxoxo

      Liked by 1 person

  15. Stories by Karen's avatar
    Stories by Karen said:
    04/21/2021 at 6:48 pm

    Plant milkweed! Yes, it works. If you plant it, they will come. It might take a year or two, but the Monarchs will find it. I am delighted every time I see one!

    Liked by 1 person

    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
      Bette A. Stevens said:
      04/21/2021 at 7:04 pm

      Me too, Karen! 🦋 We usually see our first ones early June. Then more between June and September. I report all of my sightings to Journey North (as a citizen scientist)… I grow Common Milkweed in my flower and vegetable gardens. Monarchs are amazing! ❤ xo

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  16. Jill Weatherholt's avatar
    Jill Weatherholt said:
    04/21/2021 at 3:42 pm

    Such a wonderful book. Lovely post, Bette!

    Liked by 1 person

  17. robbiesinspiration's avatar
    robbiesinspiration said:
    04/21/2021 at 2:17 pm

    A lovely post, Bette. This is a wonderful book for children. Sharing.

    Liked by 1 person

  18. Rebecca Budd's avatar
    Clanmother said:
    04/21/2021 at 2:03 pm

    A wonderful way to celebrate Earth Day. You reminded me of Rachel Carson’s letter about Monarchs recently published on Letters of Note. I know you will enjoy it as I did: https://news.lettersofnote.com/p/most-of-all-i-shall-remember-the

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  19. Kymber @booomcha's avatar
    Kymber said:
    04/21/2021 at 1:27 pm

    I love butterflies and what they represent. Happy Earth Day!

    Liked by 1 person

  20. Sandee's avatar
    Sandee said:
    04/21/2021 at 1:21 pm

    The perfect way to celebrate Earth Day. Everyday should be Earth Day.

    Have a fabulous day, Bette. ♥

    Liked by 1 person

  21. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author said:
    04/21/2021 at 1:18 pm

    Great book, Bette:) I have always loved monarchs.

    Liked by 1 person

  22. Priscilla Bettis's avatar
    Priscilla Bettis said:
    04/21/2021 at 1:10 pm

    I’ve read this one, and Amazing Matilda is a charming children’s book!

    Liked by 1 person

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