Dawnella Sutton
Books, Art, Puppets, Puzzles, Music & More!
Capital Campaign for the Mt. View Performing Arts Center
1-Feb-2008A very big *Thank You* goes out to everyone who contributed to my fundrasier for the FUTURE MSAD 3 Capital Campaign for the Mount View School Performing Arts Center. They had set out a five year plan to raise $500,000 and in just seventeen months, they were able to raise over $624,000!!!
Fundraiser for The Autisim Society of Maine
23-Jun-2009My on-going fundraiser for The Autism Society of Maine gives 15% of all sales to The Autisim Society of Maine
Support This Event >>Fundraiser for the American Heart Association
1-Mar-2010My son Jakob is joining millions of other kids to help save lives with the American Heart Association's Jump Rope For Heart Program! He's doing Jump Rope For Heart at his school, Mount View Elementary and learning about people with special hearts. He's also learning about his own heart, and how to take care of it, plus getting active by jumping rope! This cause is special to Jakob, with family members effected by high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Please join Jakob by being a Heart Hero and sponsoring his Jump Rope For Heart Event. I will also be donating 25% off all Barefoot Books sales through this link to his sponsorship
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Fundraiser for Maine Farmland Trust
2-Mar-201020% of all sales through this link will go to Maine Farimland Trust, a non-profit organization, Maine’s only statewide land trust focused exclusively on farmland. It is their mission to: •Protect and preserve Maine’s farmland •Keep agricultural lands working •Support the future of farming in Maine We work with landowners, land trusts, farm groups, towns and state agencies, to identify and preserve valuable agricultural land, so that it will forever remain available for agriculture. www.mainefarmlandtrust.org
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Good Life Fest
8-May-2010 10am to 5pm Belfast Armory Route 1 Belfast Maine>> GET DIRECTIONS
The Good Life Fest is "a celebration of healthy green living" and will showcase over 40 exhibitors and vendors bringing their foods, wares, and services to the Belfast Armory on Route 1 in Belfast. The event celebrates the best of the good life – local foods, good health, and the green home – for an exciting day of samples, workshops, demos, music, and shopping. Admission is $5/person with no cost for children 12 and under.
25th Annual Schoolsite Health & Wellness Conference
28-Jun-2010 Sugarloaf Mountain Resort>> GET DIRECTIONS
2010 Maine Artisans Bread Fair
31-Jul-2010 Skowhegan Fair Grounds>> GET DIRECTIONS
I will be donating 20% of my proceeds on this day to the Maine Farmland Trust
MOFGA Common Ground Fair
24-Sep-2010 1pmThe Barefoot Storyteller on the Sunflower Stage in the childrens' area!
Make It Matter Day
3-Oct-2010RIF, in partnership with Readers Digest, presents October 3rd as Make It Matter Day, a national volunteer day of reading, writting and learning. Visit http://www.Barefoot-Storyteller.com for an upcoming schedule of my events related to the day.
Happy Birthday RIF!
28-Oct-2010RIF turns 44 today! The Barefoot Storyteller will be reading and giving away free books at events throughout the day
National Young Readers Week
7-Nov-2010November 7th through 13th. Read, read read. The Barefoot Storyteller will be part of events all over the local area.
MAHPERD Conference
7-Nov-2010 Samoset Resort>> GET DIRECTIONS
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance! Visit my booth where you can purchase a selection of Barefoot Books, a variety of my handmade storytelling props such as silly hats, puppets, and merry makers...ask me about my storytelling, and learn more about my programs in schools bring wellness to the kids, families, teachers and whole communities!
The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera
Opera for Everyone!
1-Jul-2009When my son was four years old we took him to see "The Magic Flute", and he loved the scenery and costumes and music. Reading the story in the book brings the excitement of the opera back to him, All the stories in the book captivate my son and other children I have read it to..and now they are all anxious to attend the opera! A fantastic addition has been the stories and incredible music on cd. This is one of our favorite story cds to have in the car, and it was a wonderful source of entertainment during a recent power-outage where we listened to and acted out the operas by candlelight, the cd playing on a small battery operated player.
The Genius of Leonardo
An art story that is a life story
1-Jul-2009This book brings Di Vinci to children in the most beautiful way. My young son has been enamored with Di Vinci's works (especially the flying machine) since before he could even say "Di VInci", and I can not begin to tell you how much this book has meant to him...to be able to share it with other children and spark a glimmer of interest in them as well. Bimba Landmann's illustrations are stunning, and I recommend her art print from this book "Freeing the Birds". It is simple, but conveys a powerful message.
The Gigantic Turnip
The Classic Turnip Story!
1-Jul-2009This one is a favorite to read and perform!! The children enjoy counting the characters, the sing-song lilt, and of course finding that the "hero" of our story is the smallest creature on the farm!
The Faerie's Gift
Simple Wisdom
1-Jul-2009A fairy tales told again and again in many cultures, what would you do with one special wish? How do you balance your life and the lives of those whom you love? Tanya Robyn Batt and Nicoletta Ceccoli have again created a beautiful story that is a joy to read, and look at.
The Princess and White Bear King
Another Great Folk Tale
1-Jul-2009The basis of this story is told in many cultures, with slight differences. This is a story I have told and read many times. Tanya Robyn Batt's telling is wonderful, and Nicoletta Ceccoli's illustrations are simply enchanting! A story of honesty, bravery, kindness and devotion. Miranda Richardson's narration is a fun addition.
Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon
Not just for vegetarians, but for EVERYONE!
23-Jun-2009This is one of my first and favorite Barefoot Books still in publication. It's a story about standing up for yourself, standing up for others, and getting along. (And of course veggies!) I have read it to children ages four to fourteen and everyone loves it. I have devised lesson plans and art projects and many wonderful open group discussions based upon this book.
The Prince's Bedtime
A Wonderful Bedtime Tale!
23-Jun-2009This is a wonderful book, in our house and when I go out for storytimes! The way the story flows, the wonderful charactors, and of course the ending is a storyteller's delight!