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I love this book! As a parent of three and spending many hours reading stories to my
children something new and refreshing is always needed. Betina’s & Bailey’s Adventures is a fun,
innovative, and creative story and experience. I appreciate The Companion Guide with leading
questions and concepts to inspire kids to think and learn from the story...This book is great for
travel, to leave with a babysitter, or just for an evening home with your child.
Shauna Horton, Soquel, CA
Kids will love getting to know Betina & Bailey. The characters’ exuberant imaginations and
creativity transport the reader instantly into other times and places. “Leading Questions” enable
a parent, teacher, or other grown-up to involve the child further in the story while stimulating
critical thinking. And how wonderful to allow the child to be the illustrator! These stories need
to be a part of every young reader’s library.
Susan Dunswell, Naturalist & Educator, PA & HI
“A Virtual Whale Watch” and Children’s Educational Liaison for The Center for Whale Studies
www.centerforwhalestudies.org
As an educator, I see so many benefits to the Betina & Bailey series, from the creativity
and critical thinking opportunities to reading comprehension skills. I haven’t seen a better
method for encouraging good reading practices than those found here. This unique series
takes the reader through the process of imagining the details surrounding the characters and
story setting. By asking the reader to provide these details, Pavilonis helps the reader engage
with the story, which can draw kids into the world of imagination and the magic of the written
word—and maybe even create a love for reading.
Tamera Parks, M.A. Educational Counseling
Former English Teacher, California High School Guidance Counselor
More Praise for Betina’s & Bailey’s Adventures
Certified Coach
As a life coach, I help people to dream big and then create roadmaps to turn their big
dreams into reality. But in order to dream big, you need to be able to see the dream—to
visualize what the big dream looks like, feels like, and even tastes like! There is no greater tool
for this than an interactive story format like Betina & Bailey. Whether or not children create a
hero with their same shape, color or background, these stories allow children to see themselves
anew, teaching them that they can reach for the stars, regardless of where they start the
journey. Moreover, they offer children the opportunity to see themselves as whole, perfect and
complete just as they are, and that is priceless.
Jeffrey Van Dyk, CDC, CPCC
Life & Professional Coach
President, International Coaches Federation
—San Francisco Chapter
www.PracticalVisionary.com
Corporate Perspective
Author Ruth Pavilonis’ talent is not just her writing but her ability to see through the
eyes of a child. Today’s child is lost in the age of information where the Internet, reality TV
and video games are tragically the new educational “tools”. She’s given something far more
profound and cutting edge than any technology, she’s given a child the ability to be creative,
expressive and imaginative! (Something that has a greater positive and lasting impact than the
latest YouTube video!) Betina & Bailey is a gift—not just a story. From a real-life, corporate
skills perspective, critical thinking in business is the rule not the exception and authors like
Ruth Pavilonis is at the forefront of providing tools for children that will help them develop
these critical-thinking skills to business skills.
David-Alan DeWald
WWSE Executive Briefing Program Manager, Cisco Systems
Welcome to a New Adventure in Learning,
Imagination, Creation & Interaction!
Innovative Format
• Two characters, one story
The child chooses the character, creates what the character looks
like and illustrates the story as he/she wishes.
• The electronic copy is included for “Do Over”, “Do More” and “Do It Again”.
• By immersing the child into the story and reading process, a love for
reading can develop—or at least reduced fear.
– Each U.S. states standards for Language Arts (at the time of printing)
About the Author
It seems that Ruth A. Pavilonis has always been a writer. From childhood
on, she penned poems, cards, stories and other missives that, quite
frankly, only her parents could love. Thankfully, they did.
Over the decades, her writing career has taken many shapes. Whether
writing marketing literature, training materials or technical manuals,
writing children’s stories remains her passion.
She believes children’s stories can work magic—if you want them too.
They can stimulate the imagination, fuel dreams and goals, build social
skills, and create better world citizens. Like a story, the child unfolds
with the turning of each page.
Join with her in this innovative way to add learning, fun and adventure to a child’s life. Help create
tomorrow’s engaged and imaginative leaders and world citizens. And while you’re at it, let yourself
have some fun, too.
How
• Send your input to feedback@betinaaandbailey.com
To Join
• Send an email to hello@betinaaandbailey.com and say, “Sign me up!”
How to Use T his Book
Tips
• The story’s format is designed to act as a spring board for imagination,
conversation, and interaction.
• Pick one of the topics in the story and explore it further. The options are abundant!
• Don’t worry if you don’t finish the adventure in one sitting. Finish it another day.
Often the best adventures take time to complete.
Teaching Points
Here are some of the high-level messages and lessons you can highlight and reinforce.
• Story-specific Messages
– Take charge of your day.
– Be responsible for your actions.
– Make your own fun.
– Fun comes in many forms, often in simple pleasures.
– Clean up after yourself. Put things back as you found them.
– Practice good sportsmanship. Play fair and try your best.
– Help at home, especially when asked.
“BORED!” Bailey declared with his hands on his hips. “I’m so bored! There’s nothing to do
around here!”
He turned the TV on then snapped it off. He started a video game then changed his mind.
He flipped through a book then tossed it aside.
It was no use. Nothing interested him.
3. Discuss boredom and reasons why boredom occurs. Describe the feelings.
• Why do you think Bailey is bored? What other feelings may he be feeling?
– Reasons: There’s no one to play with; it’s raining; nothing new/of interest
– Feelings: Listlessness; easily distracted; irritable; tired
• What color, smell or sound would you pick to describe these feelings? Why?
Activity Suggestions
1. Play the Synonym / Antonym Game.
• Explain the difference between synonyms and antonyms.
• Select the words to use or use those provided.
– Boredom (disinterest, listlessness, doldrums) / Excitement (happiness, joy, glee)
– On (start, initiate, begin) / Off (stop, end, deactivate)
– Start (begin, initiate, activate, embark) / Stop (end, halt, quit, cease, desist)
– Interested (focussed, paying attention) / Distracted (uninterested, spaced out)
• Ask the child to act out or imitate what the words mean to him/her.
2. Make the story a play and encourage the child to perform the “scenes”.
1
With growing frustration, Bailey stomped towards the kitchen. As he rounded the corner,
he heard it. Whir-r-r. Whir-r-r. Immediately, delicious smells surrounded him and lifted his
spirits.
2. Speculate what smells good. Include things other than food items.
• What do you think smells so good? What smells good to you?
– Food Items: Cookies, dinner, lunch, bread baking
– Fragrances: Flowers, candles, soap, perfume
– Other Things: The clothes dryer
– Something else? What?
Activity Suggestions
1. Play the Synonym / Antonym Game.
• Frustration (stuck, blocked, discontent) / Excitement (happiness, joy, glee)
• Delicious (good, yummy, tasty) / Horrible (awful, yucky, bad)
• Lifted Spirits (happy, floating on air, exuberant) / Depression (sadness, despondent)
2
“What’re you making, Mom? Cookies? Can I help?” Bailey asked hopefully.
Turning off the mixer, his mom said, “I’m sorry, honey pie, not this time. Maybe later. Okay?”
Bailey shrugged. “Yeah. Sure. Whatever.”
4. Name and discuss the reasons why Bailey’s mom may not want Bailey’s help.
• The recipe may be too complicated.
• His mom may be making a new recipe.
• His mom simply may not want Bailey’s help.
Activity Suggestions
1. Play the Synonym / Antonym Game.
• Disappointment (letdown, bummer, hurt) / Happiness (excitement, joy, glee, bliss)
• Curiosity (interest, intrigue, inquisitiveness) / Boredom (apathy, complacency, disinterest)
• Hopeful (optimistic, expectant) / Dejected (sad, bummed, discouraged, glum)
3
He moped all the way to his bedroom and flung himself on the bed. Plumphf.
He flipped then flopped, tossed then turned. He stared at the ceiling then out the window.
After what seemed like forever, Bailey decided, “It looks like it’s up to me to make my own fun.
But how?”
Activity Suggestions
1. Play the Synonym / Antonym Game.
• Mope (brood, sulk, pout) / Strut (walk proudly, swagger, parade)
4
Want to Have Another Adventure?
Repeat or Fix a Page?
Want to Add to the Adventure?
T hen Use the CD and Begin Again!
Bonus Pages
• The Fun Book and CD contain blank book pages so you can
create more shoe adventures or revise the ending.
Copying, sharing, distributing or modifying the CD and the files contained on it are prohibited by law.
No portion of the CD may be used, reproduced or distributed in any form for commercial purposes.
What to Do? What to Do?
Faced with the age-old dilemma, boredom, Bailey decides to take matters into his
own hands. Join Bailey & discover the mysteries hiding under the stairs.
Create with him great & wondrous adventures.
INTRODUCING BENEFIT
– The highly innovative, award-winning stories of – This interaction eases the transition from picture
Betina & Bailey! books to the next level, helping the child progress
from a beginning reader to a skilled reader!
– The unique Facilitated Story™ format engages
the child from the start, encouraging the child – The clever co-creation process enables others to
to get tactile with reading. participate in the adventure.
Honorable Mention
2007 London Book Festival • 2008 New England Book Festival
Endorsed By
Families • Teachers • Reading Specialists • Licensed Therapists • Counselors
Ruth A. Pavilonis, a writer & world traveler, T he Portable Adventure Pack Includes:
invites you to participate in this great adventure – Fun Book (the to-be-illustrated version)
of fun & fantastic imagination & interaction.
– The Companion Guide (your guide for added adventure)
She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book
– CD (contains the Fun Book PDF for multiple reprinting)
Writers & Illustrators and the Society for Technical
Communication.
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