Children Literacy Program
Painting With Pat, Inc. Children Literacy Program is as unique as Painting With Pat's art with a 'Wildlife Twist'!
We just do things on the wild side and a lot more creative than others do!
Studies have shown that being read to as a child and having books in the home are the two most important indicators of future academic success. Painting With Pat goes a step further and connect the kids to wildlife and nature through 'BOOKS'!!!
- We always include a book donation to the class that participates in our conservation projects.
(Kids, especially young children can relate to the animal character in a book as they struggle through life situations.)
For example: The book, 'Over in the Arctic Where the Cold Winds Blow', by Marianne Berks, (iParenting Media Award Winner), the kids learn how the animals learn to live where it is very cold and the nights are very long! Children learn about what animals live in the arctic and the illustrations show how fun and creative art can be made from cut paper.
- We help provide books to schools with out-door classrooms.
- We give books to rural school libraries.
- We take books into classrooms and read to the students.
- We encourage parents to read with their children.
- We support community family 'Read Nite' conducted in out-door classrooms.
Pictured above is our Regional Director presenting the book 'Honu the Green Sea Turtle', to Mrs. Fischer. The book was donated by the author of the book, Barbara Berg, who lives in Maui. The children swim along with Honu and experience why the green sea turtles are going extinct. Mrs. Fischer's class of fourth graders participated in Painting With Pat's Mosaic Wildlife Extinction Awareness program. The students created a 4'x4' mosaic of the green sea turtle. Their artwork was their 'voice' to make their community aware of the green sea turtle's plight.
Mrs. Donna Raie, Regional Director, made it possible for Painting With Pat to receive 50 eBooks from Sylvan Dell Publishing for our Wildlife Extinction Awareness Program! Thank YOU, Mrs. Donna Raie!! And Thank YOU Sylvan Dell Publishing for your generosity!
'What a wonderful organization. Carl and Jean are happy to donate a copy of 'Stranger in the Woods'.
--Karen McDiarmid Carl R. Sams II Photography, Inc.
Ways YOU Can Get Involved & Help the Children!
- Go to our book wish list and donate a book
- Coordinate a Book Drive within your company, school or civic organization.
- Staff a Special Event
We host fundraising events throughout the year that require volunteer assistance. Volunteers can be involved on many levels - from planning and preparation to execution and follow-through.
Painting With Pat's Book Wish List
'I just want to thank you for the books donated to Ingram Sowell School Library in memory of Johnny Eledge. He was such a unique and precious individual. I miss him so much. He had been a friend since high school. Our children will enjoy the books. We appreciate them and all that Painting With Pat has done for Ingram Sowell School.
Thank you so much!'
-- Susan Landtroop, Library Media Specialist, Ingram Sowell Elementary School, Lawrenceburg, TN --
Your organization sounds so cool and I am so excited that we are able to contribute. I was a Biology/Art double major in college so I love the amalgamation of environmental science and art projects for kids that you have created. Keep up the great work and do let me know if there is anything we can do for you in the future!
-- Zarah Brown,
Steve Spangler Science--
'Wonderful mission!'
-- Rachel Dillon ---
Book: From Caterpillar to Butterfly Cost: $8.99
Author: Deborah Heiligman
Book: From Tadpole to Frog (science) Cost: $8.99
Author: Wendy Pfeffer
Book: Endangered: Wildlife on the Brink of Extinction
Author: George McGavin Cost: $30.93
Book: Owl Moon
Author: Jane Yolen Cost: $14.55
Book: Eagles
Author: Deborah Hodge Cost: $9.95
Book: Wild Cats
Author: Deborah Hodge Cost: $9.95
Book: Forest Animals
Author: Deborah Hodge Cost: $9.95
Book: Backyard Birding for Kids
Author: Fran Lee Cost: $12.95
Book: Dancers in the Garden
Author: Joanne Ryder Cost: $9.95
Book: Owls
Author: Sandra Markel Cost: $10.95
Book: Turtles in my Sandbox
Author: Jennifer Keats Curtis Cost: $14.95
Book: Lives of the Trees - An Uncommon History
Author: Diana Wells Cost: $17.57
Book: Trees: A Visual Guide
Author: Tony Rodd Cost: $28.07
Book: 100 Animals to see before they Die
Author: Nick Garbutt Cost: $21.24
Book: ALOHAHONU
Author: Barbara Berg Cost: $20.00
Book: Endangered Animals
Author: Elise Forier Cost: $7.99
Book: Tilly....A Deer's Tale
Author: Lee Manning Vogelstein Cost: $24.95
Book: The Life & Love of Trees
Author: Lewis Blackwell Cost: $33.99
Book: Remarkable Trees of the World
Author: Thomas Pakenham Cost: $24.77
Book: Endangered Animals
Author: Scholastic Cost: $8.99
Book: Owls: The Silent Hunters
Authors: Sara Swan Miller Cost: $9.95
Book: Desert Giant; The World of the Saguaro Cactus
Author: Barbara Bash Cost: $9.95
Book: Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species
Author: Alexandra Wright Cost: $10.95
Book: Endangered Animals
Author: George S. Fichter Cost: $9.95
Book: The World of Butterflies
Author: Phillip Joseph Schappert Cost: $35.95
Book: The Icky Sticky Frog
Author: Dawn Bentley Cost: $9.95
Book: Frogs and Toads and Tadpoles, Too!
Author: Allan Fowler Cost: $8.95
Book: Raccoon Moon
Author: Nancy Carol Willis Cost: $10.95
Book: 300 Frogs: A Visual Reference to Frogs & Toads
Author: Christopher Mattison Cost: $25.31
Book: Almost Gone: The World's Rarest Animals
Author: Steve Jenkins Cost: $10.99
You can save some 'GREEN' & 'TIME' by purchasing the book and donating it, 'Right Here ' -- 'Right Now!
by clicking: Donate
'Pat, What great work you are doing. I'd be happy to donate copies of 'A Polar Bear Journey' and 'Are Trees Alive?', especially since they tie nicely into your programs. Thanks for the good work your organization is doing. I love your Mission!
--Debbie S. Miller, Author--
'I will be pleased to send you a couple of my books. Good luck with your excellent program!'
--Deborah Hodge, Author--
Photo to the left is, Donna, our Regional Director, who is the hard-working creator of our PWP Children Literacy Program!
'I would be very happy to donate our books, 'DILLO, DILLO' Coloring Book, and 'The Mysterious Creature' to your education program. I love your program!
--Kyle L. Miller, Author--
'Sounds like an excellent program. Honu the Green Sea Turtle is on it's way. Aloha! Barbara'
---Barbara Berg, Author--
'We'd be happy to donate the book, 'Crafts for kids who are wild about the wild' by Kathy Ross
-----Kathleen Clarke--
"It just makes sense--John Denver and kids!"
---Vince Gill---
This heartwarming adaptation of one of John Denver's best-loved songs is a reminder of the good, pure things in life, like sunshine and friendship.
Thank You, Gloria Scott, Treasure Bay, for donating, 'Endangered Animals', along with seven other wonderful books to be used with our programs!
Thank You, Author: Lee Vogelstein, for donating your book, Tilly...A Deer's Tale.
'It is a wonderful project! Tilly is honored to be part of it. Keep up the good work!'
-Best Regards, Lee Vogelstein-
' We are delighted to donate our 50 eBooks to your organization for one year!! I hope this serves as a great resource for your wonderful organization. Let me know if I can be of any other assistance, and again we are proud to help support your organization.'
--Caroline Harris, Public Relations Manager for Sylvan Dell Publishing---
Click on the eBook above & enjoy a ebook!!
Arizona Children's Author of the Year -- 2001
Arizona Governor's Book Choice Award -- 2005
Arizona Young Reader Award Honor Book -- 2006
Glyph Awards-- 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Arizona Best Book -- 2008
Member -- ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism Hall of Fame
'I truly appreciate the good and important work done by the members of your organization'
--Conrad J. Storad--
Conrad is available to visit your school for presentations or workshops based on his work as an author, editor, and writer!!
For more information contact Conrad at:
Thank You, Barbara Berg, for donating your wonderful book for our 'Fundraiser' this year, 2010!!
'Donna--Good Luck! I love the blend of art, science & nature! Here's Opossums for your collection--and also Mosquitoes, (You have them in TN, too!!)
--Best, Sally Walker--
Thank YOU 'Fulcrum Publishing' for donating these wonderful bools for our 'Growing Up Green' programs!!
Mr. Fish says: 'A good book can turn a frown upside down.'
Keep on reading!"
-'It was a pleasure to share my story with you!'
--Deborah Diesen--
Thank YOU! Audrey Penn
for the donation of your precious books for our programs!
'Congratulations on your wonderfuls work!'
--Audrey Penn--
'What a great way to help children grow up appreciating wildlife & learning to threat it with respect!'
--Hope Irvin Marston--
Thank YOU 'Soundprints' for the wonderful donation to our programs!
'Your program sounds great and I'm happy to help!'
--Betty Tatham, Author of Children's Books--
'I am enclosing an autographed copy of two of my books, as a donation to your library! Wonderful programs for kids' !!
--Caroline Arnold--
Thank YOU California Press for the donation of these 'great books' for our 'Growing Up Green' programs!
Thank YOU, Helen Ibach, 'Lone Pine Publishing Company'
Thank YOU, Linda Glaser, for 'Hello Squirrels' it will help us to teach kids about their 'Backyard Neighbors'!
Thank YOU, 'Dog-Eared Publications', for the great donation to our 'Growing Up Green' programs!
'Keep UP the 'Great Work'!
----Nancy Field, Publisher, Author, Wildlife Biologist---
Thank YOU, Usborne Publishing for a wonderful donation!
"Hi Donna, We are happy to help out! I'm shipping you the books you requested plus a few others I think your organization might find useful'.
--Sonia Marshall, Marketing Manager,
Ed. Development Corp.--
"We would be happy to donate a copy of Draw Write Now Book 7 & 8 to your program. Best of luck and keep up the good work!"
--Carolyn Hurst,
President, Barkercreek--
Thank 'YOU', Mary Ann Fraser, for the wonderful donation!!
"I hope your classes and workshops are a success with the kids"!
--Sandy Philpot, Director of Marketing for Dawn Publications--
Thank YOU, Karen Desorcy, 'Shambhala Publications Inc. for the wonderful donation to our 'Growing UP Green' programs!
'I will be happy to help you. We are more than happy to offer these books'.
--Karen Desorcy--
'Thanks to YOU and your wonderful organiztion for making such a difference in children's lives. You are the angels on earth'
---Donna M. Jackson, Author--
This wonderful book was donated by, Kimberly Monaghan. Thank YOU, Kimberly!!
It is a great resource for our 'Growing UP Green' programs!
Thank YOU, Lerner Publishing Group, for the wonderful donation of books for our programs!
'Painting With Pat, your sweet words brightened by day! And thanks to people like YOU.
All joys.'
Sharon Lovejoy,Author
"Hi Donna, We are happy to help out! I'm shipping you the books you requested plus a few others I think your organization might find useful'.
--Sonia Marshall, Marketing Manager,
Ed. Development Corp.--
Thank YOU, Mary Jo Rhodes for the wonderful donation!
'Your work sounds so interesting and worthwhile!
--Mary Jo Rhodes--
Thank YOU, The University of Georgia, for the wonderful book donation, 'Sea Turtles of the Atlantic, Gulf Coast, and United States!
Thank YOU, Capstone Publishers, Tammy Rogers, for the book donation of 'Sea Turtles, and 'I am a Seaturtle'!
'Keep up the good work!'
--Bruce Hale, Author & Speaker--
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