I’ve told you before that even though Darah might have one of the greatest collections of children’s music of any kid I know, she still has a favorite artist (how did she choose?! So many great choices!). Her favorite is Caspar Babypants, otherwise known as Chris Ballew from a band we grownups may recall, The Presidents of the United States. She knows MANY of his songs by heart and loves to giggle, sing and dance when we play his music.
And now she loves to read his books! Chris and his wife, Kate Endle (an EXTREMELY talented artist) have created two beautifully written and illustrated books for kids. The first one is a board book, called Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight. Darah loves the cover artwork of the bunny, because he looks just like her beloved bunny. The book has a great tempo to it, and you can imagine it being sung like a song. It’s all about different creatures enjoying all the different types of light (morning light, candle light, twilight, etc.). The pictures are truly gorgeous and we read this frequently.
But the book we read every single day is My Woodland Wish. This is a larger picture book, and the art inside is very cool paper collage. It’s all about a kid who is aware of all the wonderful wildlife that exists right outside her back door, and how she longs to get to play with all those creatures. The book even comes with a free MP3 of the book being performed as a song by Casper Babypants. It is absolutely beautiful, and Darah quickly picked up on the fact that there’s a clever ladybug waiting to be found on every page of the book. That is a mission she takes VERY seriously when reading.
There’s no doubt that Chris Ballew can write beautiful music. And now I see without a doubt that Kate Endle can draw captivating images. What a magical thing occurs when the two put their talents together for children’s literature. I highly recommend both books to be added to your child’s library! We’re so glad they are part of ours!
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Quanda says
I’d choose the Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight book for my nephew.
Allison says
I would choose Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight for my daughter…even at 1yr she is obsessed with books!
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crystal l allen says
i would love to have bunny rabbit in the sunlight for my daughter. she loves to sing and i like that this book is written in a sing/song way. thanks
Erica G says
I would pick My Woodland Wish and give it to my girls!
renee walters says
I would like My Woodland Wish for my kids. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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Steph A says
I’d choose Bunny Rabbit In the Sunlight because the illustrations are so cute, we love animals and this would be a great way to learn more about them.
Cory says
I would choose my woodland wish for my precious newborn baby boy!
Lisa S says
I would Like raccoon snacking in the firelight for my daughter.
Madeline Jones says
I want My woodland wish
Desiree @ Wee Share says
we would love this one– http://www.etsy.com/listing/48177353/who-hoo-are-you
Kristin Evans says
Would love Bunny Rabbit in Sunlight!
Donna K says
I would like the Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight
The Knapps says
I would love Bunny Rabbit in Sunlight for my niece
Jessica says
My woodland wish for my daughter.
Michele B says
I would like bunny rabbit in sunlight
Marci J says
My Woodland Wish looks wonderful!
Amy Carlson says
My Woodland Wish for my girls
Lisa L says
My pick would be My Woodland Wish for my son & daughter
renee says
My Woodland Wish for my daughter.
Rebecca Shockley says
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79995234/my-woodland-wish
my woodland wish
Kelly T says
Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight for my daughter
Dana Matthews says
My Woodland Wish for my 3 year old niece Sarah. dmatthews38751@yahoo.com
Amber L. says
I would choose the Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight board book
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Jessica says
I would choose Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight for my daughter
Jennifer T. says
I’d choose My Woodland Wish for my three year old daughter.
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Jolee says
I would pick Woodland Wish because we have a huge owl thing going on.
Meghan Lynn Page says
my woodland wish!! I would give it to my 3 yr old daughter 🙂
Theresa N says
Bunny Rabbit in The Sunlight for my granddaughter I think she’ll like it.
Priscilla Benavides says
I would like my woodland wish, I would give it to my 5 year old son.
Emillie says
I would choose Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight
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anne s. says
woodland wish for my 4 year old son
Kristin says
The twins would love Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight (even if it’s not cat in the sunlight, haha).
Katie P. says
Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight for my daughter.
Ann Parker says
my woodland wish…for my grand nephew.
Meredith says
I would pick Bunny Rabbit in the sunlight.
sindy says
I will pick my woodland wish for my niece!
Larissabrunken says
I would choose woodland wish for my daughters.
Cindy Ray says
I would choose Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight for my son.
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Pauline says
Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight and I would give this to my god child – (emscout9 at Hotmail dot com)
Amy says
I would love to have Who Hoo Are You for my Little Bit
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Sunnie says
My daughter would like the bunny rabbit in the sunlight.
Kimberly Schotz says
Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight
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Kristie says
I can imagine my kiddos would enjoy My Woodland Wish.
kng says
I would get My Woodland Wish for the boy I nanny for! He loves reading and looking at pictures. Your description makes this book sound perfect for him!
Amy W. says
I would choose My Woodland Wish and give it to my kids.
susanlanai says
I’d love the book My Woodland Wish for my little one.
Janet W. says
My Woodland Wish for my grandson!
Sarah Hull says
I would love to read My Woodland Wish with my son!
valerie mabrey says
my woodland wish
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Kim P. says
This would be hard to choose. They both look great. I guess my first choice would be bunny rabbit in the sunlight. I would be happy with either one!
Shannon Baas says
My woodland wish.
Sarah W says
I would choose Who hoo are you? for my daughter. She’s a baby but loves me to read to her 🙂
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Tomoko says
I would love to get My Woodland Wish to my daughter
domestic diva says
I would give my woodland wish to my son.
angie says
bunny rabbit in sunlight