Book of the Day: My Woodland Wish

My Woodland Wish
Author:  Casper Babypants
Illustrator:  Kate Endle
Sasquatch Books (2011)

Hey y'all.  I haven't forgotten my blog, but here's the deal:   Whenever I have any of my very limited free time, I always think I will write AFTER I clean the house.   I want to write on a crisp, fresh table--sunlight streaming unto my sparkling dining room.  But, um, I have a three year old--one who takes great joy in messing up whatever I have just cleaned.  Sigh.

Suffice it to say, it's time to buck up and write regardless of the other things going to the wayside.

Here in the Northwest we have a star in the kid's music world--Casper Babypants.  We finally took Mirette to see him and I have to admit, he's kind-of spectacular.   The book My Woodland Wish is also, of course, a song.   The illustration and the idea for the story came from his wife Kate.   It's a very sweet book about the forest with engaging collage illustrations.  The song is soft and gentle, perfect for before bed.

Here's the link to the song and their website (the song can be downloaded for free):   http://www.babypantsmusic.com/fr_home.cfm

Casper Babypants was the lead singer and songwriter for The Presidents of the United States of America.  

The two of them have two other books, all with free downloadable music.

Kate Endle's illustrations are also found in magazines, greeting cards etc.  Look for her works at www.KateEndle.com.