Cookstown Central Public School was delighted to have Gwen visit and share her knowledge and expertise about good character traits and the importance of being eco-friendly.  During all three presentations, for grades one, two, and three, the students were engaged in critical thinking skills involving fantasy and reality with The Blue Bottle along with learning some important techniques involved in writing and illustrating.  The students were left with much to reflect upon and were given ideas to implement back in their classroom and in the community.  Many students were excited to purchase both The Blue Bottle and Gwen’s other book, Aesop’s Fables.  During the presentation, Gwen was able to announce that her third book is being published and we will be inviting her back next school year to share this accomplishment with us and to revisit the connections that were made this year.  Thank-you, Gwen.

                                                H. Combaluzier

                                                Teacher-Librarian, 

 The grade one students thoroughly enjoyed your book and presentation. They were engaged and the real world connections were relevant and informative. Thank you for the "WOW" book and the "WOW' art! Grade One Students , Cookstown Central Public School 

Miss Gillian MacLean

Educator and environmentalist , Gwen Petreman shares her love and respect for trees and living creatures through her imaginative book The Blue Bottle which  captivates and teaches children, respect for their environment. 

Jayne Edgley, Hillsdale Teacher-Librarian

Gwen Petreman's book "The Blue Bottle" brings home the importance of trees and living things in our environment in this delightful book about a gardener encountering an unusual experience with a blue bottle. 

Rena Henriksen

Hillsdale Public School

We hosted Gwen at Shanty Bay PS during Earth week this year! Her presentation was the embodiment of environmental concern and respect! The children learned about Rainforest animals and numerous plants and took away artistic lessons to enrich their own love for nature. Her enthusiasm towards keeping our world green was contagious and the children loved being able to take home a signed copy of their favourite book from her presentation! It was a wonderful way to combine literacy, art and environmental studies in my Library!

J Kimberly Sturge

Teacher/Librarian at Shanty Bay PS