MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Farmer’s Hat Productions, a Minneapolis company created by two mothers of bi-racial children, has recently been nationally recognized by the renowned iParenting Media Awards. The company won the award in the “2007 Greatest Products” category for its first three books in the Bur Bur and Friends children’s book series. (more…)

You can purchase it on Amazon or at http://burburandfriends.com/products Farmer's Hat Productions is pleased to announce the release of their fourth book, Anna Goes Hiking. In this story, Anna goes on her first hiking experience with her mom and dad and learns many things along the way. During this adventure with her parents, she discovers nature including different animals and insects. (more…)

Farmer’s Hat Productions is proud to announce that our Bur Bur and Friendschildren’s books have been named among the Greatest Products through the iParenting Media Awards. The Bur Bur and Friends book series uses a group of multicultural characters who educate kids about self-esteem sports and outdoor exploration. The series was created by two mothers of biracial children who were unable to find any books of this kind in a series. The reviews were done by iParenting.com, a Disney Internet Group media property, is a premier media site focused on parents. This award-winning network includes more than 40 Web sites devoted to the entire family lifecycle and Points on Parenting radio show. The reviewer feedback emphasizes that these books should be on every parent and child’s wishlist. (more…)

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Amy Bowllan, a writer from the School Library Journal continues her interview with authors of Bur Bur and Friends. The School Library Journal is the worlds largest reviewer of books, multimedia, and technology for children and teenagers.

A.B. JoAnne, at what point did your son’s imaginary friend, Bur Bur, come alive to you? I know as parents and teachers, stories unfold around us, all the time, yet you capitalized on yours. Please share when that moment came to you, and what advice can you give aspiring authors?

When William came home one day from daycare and started calling his imaginary friend Bur Bur, I loved the way it sounded. (more…)

Amy Bowllan, a writer of the famous Bowllans Blog for the School Library Jounal, conducts an interview with JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons, co-founders of Farmer's Hat Productions. Pastel and Fitzsimmons are also co-authors of award the winning children's book series, Bur Bur and Friends. (more…)