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Bette A. Stevens's avatarBette A. Stevens, Maine Author

Help them out of that slump!

For hours of creative learning & fun, visit
‘THE TANGRAM ZOO and WORD PUZZLES TOO!’

A children’s activity book written and illustrated by Bette A. Stevens.

Math, Science, Riddles, Project Ideas and more…

Kids learn how to make their own tangrams:

  • Solve tangram puzzles
  • Solve rhyming riddles
  • Create their own animals and riddles to add to The Tangram Zoo!

Find out more at The Tangram Zoo and Word Puzzles Too! | Book Club Reading List.

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Make your own Pop-Up CHRISTMAS CARDS!

12 07 13

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Christmas Poinsettias, are they flowers?

12 06 13

Watch this awesome video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSWx128RgbE

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This video is called How to fold a poinsettia flower, origami.

But … are the originals on which the paper copies are based, really flowers?

From eNature Blog in the USA:

Are Christmas Poinsettias Really Flowers—Or Something Else?

Posted on Monday, December 02, 2013 by eNature

Poinsettias seem to be everywhere during the holiday season— schools, homes, offices and everywhere in between.

But how many of us have seen a poinsettia in the wild? And what’s a plant doing blooming right as winter is beginning?

Just where did this plant come from?

What Exactly Is A Poinsettia?

It’s lot more than just a pretty flower (more on that below). In the wild, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a shrub or small tree, ranging in height from 2 to as high as 16 feet. Originally a native of Mexico, the plant has been introduced throughout the temperate regions…

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Give the gift of reading this Holiday Season!

12 06 13


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Visit the author at http://www.Amazon.com/author/betteastevens

The Countdown is on December 6th to 12th

SAVE $2.00 when you Purchase AMAZING MATILDA kindle copy for $1.99.

GRANDPARENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS: Looking for something different for the kids? Take them on an amazing adventure with a monarch butterfly! AMAZING MATILDA, a 2013 Purple Dragon award-winning picture book, is a perfect pick for all of the kids in your life (ages 4-10). They’ll learn about the monarch butterfly life cycle and travel with MATILDA and her meadowland friends as they  learn how to meet everyday challenges with patience and persistence. This award-winning picture book adventure will inspire the kids in your life to be all they can be. There’s no greater gift than that!   http://amzn.to/YJVVOk

SAVE $2.00 when you Purchase PURE TRASH kindle copy for 99 cents.

ADULT, TEEN & TWEEN READERS — Looking for something different? Something short to fit into your busy holiday schedule? PURE TRASH, The Story is a perfect pick for you. This short story (21 pages) 1950s adventure will take you back to a time and place where few have traveled. Join nine-year-old Shawn Daniels and his younger brother Willie as they ride their bikes to town on a Saturday filled with great expectations. You’ll smile to see them take pleasure in the simple things in life–pocket change, a sackful of candy, the freedom of reaching great heights on a swing. You’ll find adventure at every turn and plenty of surprises, too! Their story may change your life.    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EH0RV6K

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! —Bette A. Stevens

LOOKING FOR PAPERBACKS for GIFTING?

KINDLE MATCHBOOK:  This great special is on every day! Purchase Bette’s paperbacks for GIFTING or for you & download the FREE e-book versions for yourself as well! Visit the author at http://www.Amazon.com/author/betteastevens

And, PLEASE come back for your FREE authorgraph (autographed by Bette A. Stevens) covers for your kindle copies to add to your kindle library. You’ll have a chance to ‘talk’ to the author and she’ll respond with a special message to you on your cover.   http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/BetteAStevens

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Wacky Sentences Handwriting Workbook by Julie Harper

12 04 13

GREAT FOR KIDS of all ages… Demystify ‘Cursive Writing’. As a retired teacher, grades 4-8, most of my students had no idea what it was about, so I wrote my name, date and a variety of other info. on board. We also did a Quicky Cursive Coarse (mine/not published) so the kids could read my writing. Yes, I always wrote to them in cursive! HAPPY HANDWRITING! ~ Bette A. Stevens

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12 Great Quotes from Atticus Finch

12 04 13

MUST READS: Great book & memorable quotes! ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com

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1. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view — until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.

2. Before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself.

3. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.

4. You just hold your head high and keep those fists down.  No matter what anyone says to you, don’t let ‘em get your goat.

5. Try fighting with your head for a change.

6. It’s not okay to hate anybody.

7. A court is only as sound as its jury, and a jury is only as sound as the men who make it up.

8. There’s a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep ’em all away from you. That’s never possible.

9. When a child asks…

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Of monarchs and milkweeds: How one species’ pest is another’s repast

12 02 13

How can we help? PLANT & NURTURE the MILKWEED in our gardens! I do this in my vegetable and flower gardens… Let’s support those AMAZING MONARCHS! ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com

DOWNLOAD this FREE companion piece to AMAZING MATILDA: A Monarch’s Tale
Monarch Butterfly facts, games, gardening and more https://4writersandreaders.wordpress.com/fun-learning-with-monarchs/img_2830

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Little Free Library the coolest idea ever!

12 02 13

GREAT IDEA… One more way to give the gift of reading. Sharing is caring! ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com

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A little while ago, I noticed this outside  on one of the streets of Bloomington, Illinois,  which is a stone’s throw away from where I live.

The concept is beautiful, sharing books with your neighbors.  Take a book. Leave a different book. Let the love spread. Interact with your neighbor and bring your love of books beyond the schools and libraries where they live.

I think this is an amazing idea! If you visit their website, you can get complete details.  The kits can be a bit pricey (anywhere from 250 to 1000) dollars.  But you can always just build one yourself.  This could be the perfect idea for people like me who absolutely dread winter. And the website has building tips. (They also have a book bench idea, which is pretty snazzy.)

This is a great idea for book lovers like myself who find their library overflowing with…

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Indie Book Blast

12 02 13

FREE pre-holiday (December 1-9) avertising for authors!

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Looking for Black Friday Deals on Books?

11 30 13

YOU’RE INVITED: Mark your calendar… READ TUESDAY is only 10 days away! ~ Bette A. Stevens

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