Violet the Pilot in Canada is the first in the series of children's book series written by commercial pilot and mother of two, Bettina Bathe. In this book, Grandpa Cliff along with young Chantel and Mathias are going on a camping and fishing trip in Ontario, Canada.

Violet the pilot and her trusty animal and insect friends are hired to take the three tourists to their destination in her violet-colored float plane. Violet teaches her passengers about the float plane, takes them through initial flight procedures and delivers the tourists safely to their destination. For Violet, safety always comes first as she instructs the tourists how to exit the plane, protect themselves against the damaging sun reflected off the water and more.

Beautifully illustrated scenery with Canadian wildlife tucked into the images here and there will allow for more interest in the pictures. The illustrator, Barbara Fortin, creates an excellent depiction of rural Ontario's well-known "Cottage Country" area.

Violet the Pilot in Canada offers more than entertainment and education. The author has also dedicated a portion of the sales of this book to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Additionally, Bettina's website (http://www.violetthepilot.com) offers contests and awards for young readers. Keep an eye out for the puppet play and TV series that are currently being considered for this series.

Find out more about this book (ISBN#: 1-4120-3215-6) the author (Bettina Bathe) or the Illustrator (Barbara Fortin) by doing an internet search on the publisher (Trafford Publishing). The book is available at most online bookstores or order it in through your favorite local retailer.