For Seller

By: Lillian Brummet

Canadian commercial pilot, owner of a publishing company,
mother of two and author of the Violet the Pilot children’s
book series, Bettina Bathe has a talent and energy for
today’s youth. I think this aviation adventure fiction series is
appropriate for children aged between three and eight years
old.

Her children’s book series focus during one season in one
country at a time, though the adventures in each book are
widely different and involve a various aircraft. Starting in
Canada, Bettina’s main character takes three passengers
in a floatplane for a camping/fishing trip during the spring.
Her second book has Violet the Pilot taking two young
French passengers on a hot-air balloon ride to a site where
the pair can start a bike tour adventure and enjoy fall’s
beautiful colors. Bettina’s third book in the series is
centered on the Hawaiian Islands during the summer
season, where two young passengers desire a scenic tour
of the islands in Violet’s helicopter. In this book, there is an
unexpected adventure when the three were called upon to
rescue a stranded baby whale.

These books could be considered educational tools as the
illustrator, Barbara Fortin, incorporates well-designed
scenery depicting the countryside, wildlife, clothing and food
that are found in each country. Bettina uses educational
information about aviation and the various aircraft that are
used in her books. The use of maps and other interesting
images including each country’s flag - will certainly give the
reader tools for further interaction with the children.

Clearly, Bettina’s series of children’s books are designed to
not only educate children about their world and the various
aircraft technology, but are also written with the intention to
inspire aviation dreams in young girls. The author’s website
(www.violetthepilot.com) offers ongoing contests and
awards for readers.

Violet the Pilot in Canada - published October 2004 -
ISBN# 1-4120-3215-6

Violet the Pilot in France - published July 2005 - ISBN#
0-9738290-0-1

Violet the Pilot in Hawaii - published January 2006 - ISBN#
0-9738290-1-X

Book Reviewer: Lillian Brummet - Co-author of the book
Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about his or her
impact on the environment - Author of Towards
Understanding, a collection of poetry.
(http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)