Dawnella Sutton, The Barefoot Storyteller
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Capital Campaign for the Mt. View Performing Arts Center
Feb-1-2008 - Apr-1-2009A 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 Maine Autism Alliance
Jun-23-2009 - Jun-23-2014This on-going fundraiser gives 15% of all sales through this link to The Maine Autism Alliance (formally the Autism Society of Maine). Please also look for my Barefoot Books booth at this year's conference.
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Fundraiser for Maine Farmland Trust
Mar-2-2010 - Mar-2-201520% 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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Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Fundraiser
Feb-20-2012 - Feb-28-2014"Grandpa's Garden" follows Billy from early spring to late summer as he helps his grandpa on his vegetable patch. They dig the hard ground, sow rows of seeds, and keep them watered and safe from slugs. When harvest time arrives they can pick all the vegetables and fruit they have grown. The end notes are amazing! Order this book, other wonderful garden themed Barefoot Books, or an order of books, puppets, puzzles, music of any kind through this link...and the Maine Agriculture in the Classroom program will receive 25% of the sale! Read more about MAITC at http://www.agclassroom.org/me/about/index.htm
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Fund raiser for Nature for LIFE
Feb-25-2012 - Feb-28-2015Shopping through this link allows me to donate 30% of your purchase amount to Nature for LIFE, an enrichment program for youth of RSU #3, promoting value in self, community and the environment through Lasting Impressions From Experiences in Nature. For more information about the program, contact Terri-Lynn at mainewildernessadventures@gmail.com
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Annual Literacy Connections Conference
Mar-29-2012 8:30am - 3:30pm Thomas College, Waterville>> GET DIRECTIONS
Literacy for life...birth through adulthood. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Elyse Pratt-Ronco from the University of Maine at Farmington who will address the impact of urban and rural poverty on literacy with a focus on parental engagement. Visit my Storyteller Moon booth at this event for select books, puppets, items of whimsey and even some "Storyteller & Son" chocolates! I am very pleased to announce that I will also be presenting a session (as The Barefoot Storyteller) at this conference, Performing Stories!
19th Annual Maine Garden Day
Apr-14-2012 8:30am 3pm Lewiston High School, 156 East Avenue>> GET DIRECTIONS
Wonderful workshops, educational displays, and trade show...with lunch included! Come see me at my booth with gardening books, puppets, and more!
Kids, Kids, Kids Conference
Apr-28-2012 Gardiner High School>> GET DIRECTIONS
Proud to be a part of this event again for the third year! At the Barefoot Books booth you'll find specials on early childhood publications, puzzles, puppets, and music cds! And something for older kids too! Meet one of my Barefoot Books Team Members, and ask about fund raising for your group or joining our Barefoot Books Team as well!
Maine School Garden Network Event
Apr-28-2012 Buckfield Jr/Sr High School>> GET DIRECTIONS
The mission of the Maine School Garden Network is to promote and support educational gardens for youth, and to encourage school programs which teach healthy eating and environmental stewardship. This will be a wonderful celebration event! Barefoot Books, my fiber art, and more will be available at The Barefoot Storyteller booth.
Maine Farm to School Conference
May-12-2012 9am - 4pm Mount View High School, Thorndike>> GET DIRECTIONS
Topics will include school gardens, food & farm curricula, food service & local procurement, policy, and community engagement. I will be presenting information about my Kids' Gardening Program, and select Barefoot Book publications will be available along with some of my fiber art. 20% of sales will go towards funding for the "Kids Can Grow" Program at Mount View! Support this cause by shopping through the link below as well.
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2012 Maine Artisans Bread Fair
Jul-28-2012 Skowhegan Fair Grounds>> GET DIRECTIONS
Happy to be returning to this event again this year for the third time! And also again, I will be donating 20% of my proceeds on this day to the Maine Farmland Trust. Select Barefoot Books will be available at my Storyteller Tent, along with my felted art & toys, wooden bread boards & spoons, Storyteller Jams, and some other great stuff! Listen closely and you may even hear the Barefoot Storyteller weaving a tale!
The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera
Opera for Everyone!
Jul-1-2009When 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
Jul-1-2009This 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!
Jul-1-2009This 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
Jul-1-2009A 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 the White Bear King
Another Great Folk Tale
Jul-1-2009The 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!
Jun-23-2009This 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!
Jun-23-2009This 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!