Archive for September, 2007

Pre-school begins!

Monday, September 3rd, 2007

By JoAnne Pastel, President and founder, Farmer’s Hat Productions co-author Bur Bur and Friends book series

We’ve reached another milestone in my son’s life: his first few days of pre-school! It made me realize how incredibly resilient children are.

He went off to a new place, with new people and a new schedule to learn. And he came home excited, enthusiastic and ready to go back the next day!

At my son’s school, at orientation earlier in the summer, the children planted seeds in the garden. On the first day, they revisited the garden to find corn and carrots and other vegetables.

The kids were jubilant to discover and explore the rewards of their planting efforts. And of course Bur Bur was excited saying, “Let’s eat the corn and carrots!”

The first two days of pre-school underscored exactly what Farmer’s Hat Productions is all about: Inspiring young kids to be active, embrace a diverse group of friends and explore their world.

We’d love to hear anecdotes from others who are transitioning back-to-school.

What new “wisdom” did your child share after the first day? Were they anxious or excited to meet new friends? What did the teacher do to make them feel welcome at their new classroom? Did you encounter any challenges?

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Bur Bur and Friends™ Children’s Books Receiving National Media Attention!

Saturday, September 1st, 2007

Farmer’s Hat Productions™ and the Bur Bur and Friends™ book series have been garnering more and more media attention since our official product launch this summer, including recent stories, interviews and segments on:

- WCVB-TV Boston ABC affiliate
- WCCO 830 AM Radio in Minneapolis
- FM-107 Radio in Minneapolis
- Parents Magazine
- KARE-11 TV in Minneapolis, including KARE-11 “On Live”, “Sunrise”, “News on Saturdays”, and “Showcase Minnesota
- WCCO-TV Minneapolis ABC affiliate
- ABC-7 Chicago ABC affilliate
- KBEM FM Minneapolis 90.3

If you know of any kids who are enjoying the Bur Bur and Friends book series, let us know! We’d love to get your feedback.

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Bur Bur and Friends™ children’s books noted in Minnesota Parent Magazine

Saturday, September 1st, 2007

We just got another positive review of the Bur Bur and Friends™ book series from Minnesota Parent Magazine!

Check out the review: “Books for and about real kids,” by Tricia Cornell.

And stop in and check out our product offerings that are available on this website.

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