You can find Bethanne and the All Hallows’ Eve Ball on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major booksellers. Signed hardcover copies and launch posters are available at in-person events. The book is offered in hardcover and paperback formats for young readers, classrooms, homeschool and farm school groups.

The Bethanne series is written for children ages 4 to 9, making it perfect for early readers, storytime, and classroom learning. Its rhyming format, colorful illustrations, and gentle lessons about friendship, kindness, and curiosity appeal to both preschool and elementary-aged children.

Each Bethanne book includes interactive learning pages that explore themes from the story, such as folklore, the phases of the moon, local wildlife, interesting facts, and seasonal traditions. These pages encourage curiosity and discussion, blending storytelling with gentle education and discovery.

Bethanne is a kind, curious young witch who lives in Scotland with her family. Guided by her grandmother, Granny Lilly, she learns to use her magic to help others. Through her adventures, Bethanne teaches readers about friendship, kindness, and finding the magic in everyday life.

The Bethanne series combines folklore, cultural discovery, and lyrical rhyme to create stories that both entertain and teach. Each book is tied to a season or holiday, introducing children to traditions around the world through fun storytelling, beautiful art, and thoughtful learning activities.

Yes! Bethanne and the All Hallows’ Eve Ball is the first book in the Bethanne series, which will continue with new stories celebrating the seasons and key holidays. Future releases will also include seasonal almanacs and recipe books, inviting readers to explore Bethanne’s world through magic, folklore, and hands-on learning year-round.

The Bethanne series was inspired by author Kris Ivey’s childhood in the Pacific Northwest and her grandmother’s storytelling traditions. Each book celebrates the beauty of nature, friendship, and folklore, blending cultural discovery with lyrical rhyme and gentle life lessons for young readers.

Yes! Bethanne and the All Hallows’ Eve Ball is available for classrooms, libraries, and educational programs. Teachers and librarians appreciate its rhyming structure, cultural learning pages, and seasonal themes that pair perfectly with reading units on folklore, friendship, and the changing seasons.

Each story encourages hands-on exploration through festive recipes, seasonal crafts, and learning pages inspired by nature, folklore, and science. Bethanne’s adventures spark curiosity and empathy, helping children connect storytelling with real-world discovery, teamwork, and creativity.

Bethanne’s first story takes place at Halloween, but her adventures continue throughout the seasons. Each book explores a different time of year; autumn, winter, spring, and summer—teaching kindness, creativity, and cultural appreciation through magical, seasonal storytelling.