Attention: Educators and Caregivers

Check out video of Buddy & Isabella discussing the "International Read-Along"  Here

REGISTER NOW TO JOIN IN THE ONLY  GLOBAL READING EVENT OF ITS KIND!

"International Buddy Booby's Birthmark Read-Along for Tolerance & Awareness" 

 It's a simple, free, fun opportunity for children to participate in a global educational effort aimed  at increasing tolerance and compassion for each other's differences; promoting self-esteem; and raising birthmark awareness by reducing the prejudice and myths surrounding vascular abnormalities.

To register on this site now:

1.  Click the "Register - Read-Along" tab to the left. 
2.  Complete and send the on-line registration form. At the bottom of the registration web page-- print your 2-page welcome packet, creative project ideas booklet, sample press release, and bookmarks! 
3. On May 15, 2009, read and discuss Buddy Booby's Birthmark together. 
4. See the bottom of this web page for additional free coloring and fun sheets!  To view the attached documents you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.  To download Adobe Acrobat Reader:
   http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

In appreciation of your participation in this important global event, you'll receive a 'thank you packet', which includes a complimentary copy of the children's book, Buddy Booby's Birthmark*, an official commemorative certificate, a thank you letter, and  special education discounts on books for your class! We'll also post your school/group name on our web site.   * Books provided to first 100 registrants -- thanks to a grant from the Mix it Up organization (www.mixitup.org), and a generous donation from The Light For You Charitable Foundation. Offer ends May 30, 2009.  

2009 Registrants (thus far):

Kids Corner Early Learning Centre - Syndney, Australia

Family Playgroup - Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

St. Olivier School - Radville, Saskatchewan, Canada

Ecole Parkdale Elementary  - Wetaskiwin Alberta, Canada

Norwood Elementary - Wetaskiwin Alberta, Canada

Clashmore N.S. - Waterford, Ireland

Glenbeg N.S. - Waterford, Ireland

Park Montessori - Waterford, Ireland

Colegio Bilingue de Vista Hermosa - Vista Hermosa, Panama

STI Prep School Sta Mesa - Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Esc. Tomas Maso Rivera - Toa Alta, Puerto Rico

Teddy Bear Nursery (Huntingdonshire Regional College) - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom