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Fun VIdeo on Chris Lavin's Books & Songs in Schools

Update #25 · Feb 12, 2013 · comment

Hello HITBOTS HEROES,

Perfect for EARTH Day and PARP, check out my SHORT video...I take  HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA and AMOEBA HOP into schools where students learn science practically by osmosis!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cqKDa5JmPI&feature=youtu.be

Please contact me if you know of an elementary school that may benefit from this program. Otherwise, share with teachers, librarians, PTA reps and on Facebook.

Thank You!

BFF (and Christine)

"Art makes Life worth Loving"

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Christine Lavin concerts in New York area this week!

Update #24 · Dec 13, 2012 · comment
Check out her schedule and hope to see you there. She has upcoming concerts in other areas of the country too. They are "just one Angel" holiday concerts with lots of guest performers! http://www.christinelavin.com/index.php?page=calendar
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HITBOTS featured on "Green" International Website!

Update #23 · Dec 13, 2012 · comment

Happy Holidays to One and All! 

I am happy to report that it's been a very good year for HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA. We are almost sold out of our first run of 1,000 books and it hasn't even been officially published for a year! You can still order copies in time for the holidays:

For Personalized, signed copies: www.puddlejumppress.com. The book is also available at Amazon if you don't need a signed copy :)

I wanted to send you a link to a webpage where I am being featured conducting school programs with both of my book collaborations with Christine Lavin, AMOEBA HOP and HITBOTS. Arezza is an organization that promotes environmentally-responsible practices for companies and communities. As part of their educational outreach, they are offering to sponsor me to appear at children's science museums around the world!!

Take a look at the webpage and please forward this link to teachers and PTA reps in your area:

http://www.arezza.net/75601/285634.html

MY school programs brochure can be downloaded from:

http://www.puddlejumppress.com/www.puddlejumppress.com/SchoolProgramsByBFF_files/2011-12SchoolBrochureWP_1.pdf

Thanks for all of your dedication to seeing our project through,

Betsy Franco Feeney (and Christine Lavin)

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BIG Weekend for HITBOTS!

Update #22 · May 4, 2012 · comment

Hello All,

If you are around Rockland County this weekend, please bring the kids and grandkids to  Barnes and Noble and Environmental Day! I will be there spreading the good word of HITBOTS!

Barnes and Noble at the Palisades Center Mall, West Nyack, NY

Saturday, May 5th at 11 AM

I will bring this amazing banner that the students at Post Road School made for me when I visited there last night. I was blown away!

Here's the info on Environmental Day in Hilllburn, NY. Lots of great things to help the planet and fun for the kids too!

Thanks again for all of your support,

 Betsy (and Christine too!)

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Photos & Article About the Rehabilitated Pelicans

Update #21 · Apr 4, 2012 · comment

Hello HITBOTS Heroes, 

One of the book's contributors, wildlife photographer JT Blatty, recently published an amazing article about the birds affected by the gulf oil spill. Her photos are quite beautiful and I wanted to share the link with you: 

I've Fallen in Love with the Pelicans by JT Blatty

Photo © JT Blatty

Until next time,

Betsy and Christine

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    make-your-own pinwheel with a full color print of the four 'star' animals from the book (see photo). Instructions included. Plus, ALL pledges will have contributors' name listed on the website as HITBOTS Kickstarters!

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    make-your-own pinwheel PLUS advanced copy of the book w/CD – autographed by both Betsy and Chris (Outside US, please add $5 for postage) Plus, ALL pledges will have contributors' name listed on the website as HITBOTS Kickstarters!

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    All that you get for $25 plus an extra HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA book with CD (Outside US, please add $5 for postage)

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    19 backers

    make-your-own pinwheel, advanced autographed copy of the book w/CD, PLUS PDF file of the book, mp3 of song, & sheet music (Outside US, please add $5 for postage) Plus, ALL pledges will have contributors' name listed on the website as HITBOTS Kickstarters!

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    All that you get for $25 plus TWO extra HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA books with CDs (Outside US, please add $5 for postage)

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    32 backers

    make-your-own pinwheel, advanced autographed copy of the book w/CD, PDF file of the book, mp3 of song, sheet music AND autographed limited edition 8"x10" print of artwork from the book (you may request a certain animal or scene) Plus, ALL pledges of $100 or more will have contributors' name listed on the website AND in the BOOK as HITBOTS Kickstarters! (Outside US, please add $5 for postage)

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    make-your-own pinwheel, advanced autographed copy of the book w/CD, PDF file of the book, mp3 of song, sheet music, PLUS a hand-knitted scarf made of bamboo/silk w/sequins (knitted by Christine - see photo - there is only ONE) Plus, ALL pledges of $100 or more will have contributors' name listed on the website AND in the BOOK as HITBOTS Kickstarters!

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    A one-hour skype visit by Betsy to your child's classroom about HITBOTS and/or any of her books. Plus, ALL pledges of $100 or more will have contributors' name listed on the website AND in the BOOK as HITBOTS Kickstarters!

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    make-your-own pinwheel, advanced autographed copy of the book w/CD, PDF file of the book, mp3 of song, sheet music, PLUS a hand-knitted alpaca scarf made of 100% alpaca w/sequins (knitted by Christine -- see photo - there is only ONE) Plus, ALL pledges of $100 or more will have contributors' name listed on the website AND in the BOOK as HITBOTS Kickstarters!

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    make-your-own pinwheel, advanced autographed copy of the book w/CD, PDF file of the book, mp3 of song, sheet music, PLUS hand-knitted scarf/wrap made with Prism yarn w/sequins (knitted by Christine -- see photo -- there is only ONE.  This is the same yarn Christine used to knit a wrap for Elizabeth Edwards, which she wrote about in her book "Saving Graces") Plus, ALL pledges of $100 or more will have contributors' name listed on the website AND in the BOOK as HITBOTS Kickstarters!

  • Pledge $600 or more

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    Betsy will come to your child's school, library or even girl scout or boy scout meeting for an hour-long program of your choice (go to www.betsyfrancofeeney.com to see Betsy's school programs (a new one will be added when HITBOTS is done). She promises to wear her fish earings and necklace! Plus, a pinwheel for each child at session (we'll make it together!),  an autographed book w/CD for the school or local library of both HITBOTS and AMOEBA HOP, PDF file of the book, mp3 of song & sheet music. Plus, ALL pledges of $100 or more will have contributors' name listed on the website AND in the BOOK as HITBOTS Kickstarters! (Within a 90 minute drive from Rockland County, NY - farther away, transportation extra)

  • Pledge $1,700 or more

    0 backers

    Betsy will come into your child's school and conduct a whole day of programs with the students (go to www.betsyfrancofeeney.com to see Betsy's school programs (a new one will be added when HITBOTS is done). She promises to wear her fish earings and necklace! Plus, a pinwheel (for each child - this one will be B&W and can be colored in - we'll make it together!),  an autographed book w/CD for the school or local library of both HITBOTS and AMOEBA HOP, PDF file of the book, mp3 of song & sheet music. Plus, ALL pledges of $100 or more will have contributors' name listed on the website AND in the BOOK as HITBOTS Kickstarters! (Within 90 minutes of Rockland County, NY - farther away, transportation extra)

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    House concert with Christine and Betsy with pinwheel, autographed book w/CD and sheet music for ALL who attend the concert . Limit of 50 people at concert (please email for other conditions) Plus, ALL pledges of $100 or more will have contributors' name listed on the website AND in the BOOK as HITBOTS Kickstarters! (Within 90 minutes of Rockland County, NY - farther away, transportation extra)