Buffy The Butterfly's Apple Orchard

by Melody Karns Trone (Illustrator), Donna Beserra

Overview

Buffy the Butterfly challenges kids to "Just put down that candy bar. Grab an apple and be a star!" This adorable little creature not only promotes healthy eating, she inspires kids to discover their talent by inviting them to join in the story. "Buffy The Butterfly's Apple Orchard" is the first in Donna Beserra's Creative Creatures Series. When Donna first began Creative Creatures, she had no idea where it would take her. As she was writing the books, she discovered a pattern. Each story featured a different child, creature and talent. Yet each book emphasized the same basic concept; that we are all unique, with our own special set of talents. Creative Creatures inspire children to discover those talents! So get those little brains A'tickin' with new ideas that keep on clickin'!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781533359957
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	08/11/2008
Series:	Creative Creatures , #1
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.08(d)
Age Range:	3 - 12 Years

About the Author

Donna Beserra was inspired to write books because of a hobby she shared with her children. When they were very young, the children loved to act out their favorite fairy tales. In order to encourage their creativity, Donna began making costumes and allowing her kids to perform the stories on home video. Donna decided to invent her own fairy tale and Twirly Shirley was born. Donna's first story was titled, Twirly Shirley In My Sister The Twister.

Donna later decided to publish her story as a book so she could share it with others. This evolved into a series. Donna went on to publish "Twirly Shirley In Hurricane Shirley", "Twirly Shirley And the Brother Like No Other" and "Twirly Shirley And The Tsunami Mommy". Donna began visiting schools and children's organizations to discuss the importance of reading and writing.

Donna went on to add Creative Creatures to her collection of published work. These books were designed to inspire children to discover their talents. Each book features a different child and animal, therefore empasizing that each person is unique, with his or her own special set of talents.

Donna has taught a variety of classes at Black Hawk College and Midwest Writing Center. Children's classes include; "Jump Write In" (How to write and illustrate a book), "Movie Making Fun", and "Discover Your Talent". Donna has taught Self-Publishing for adults as well.

Besides teaching, Donna has organized and directed performances throughout the community based on her books. She has worked with children at Midwest Writing Center and Missisippi Valley Boys and Girls Club. Donna also produces her own "Discover Your Talent" television show, and works as a "College for Kids" instructor at Black Hawk College.


About the Illustrator-Melody Karns Trone

Buffy the Butterfly's Apple Orchard, and cover images of other books featured within were illustrated by Melody Karns Trone. Melody Karns Trone is an artist who truly gives meaning to the phrase "A picture is worth a thousand words". In Melody's case a picture could even be worth a million words, so be sure to read these books-the words and the pictures.