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.

Bur Bur and Friends was developed by JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons, both mothers of bi-racial children who were unable to find books that illustrated today’s ethnically diverse society. The Bur Bur and Friends book series reflects a multicultural cast of characters who educate kids about sports and outdoor exploration through their experiences. The current series consists of “Bur Bur’s Boating ABCs,” “Bur Bur’s Fishing Adventures,” “Bur Bur Throws Out the First Pitch,” and “Anna Goes Hiking.”

“We are thrilled to have the iParenting seal of approval,” said JoAnne Pastel, President and co-founder of Farmer’s Hat Productions. “With the wide variety of children’s books and products available in the market today, we wanted to create high quality products that we would buy our own children. iParenting Media Awards focuses on quality products targeted to parents and we are honored to be recognized by such a distinguished organization.”

Established in 2003, the iParenting Media Awards serve as a consumer resource to identify the highest quality products for children. The organization reviews thousands of products each year. The awards are judged by at least three reviewers, including licensed childcare facilities, schools, product experts and parents. The Bur Bur and Friends book series was selected on its creativity, appeal to children and colorful illustrations. 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.

About Farmer’s Hat Productions
Farmer’s Hat Productions was founded by JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons, two mothers who identified an unmet niche in the market that represented the real world of today. Farmer’s Hat Productions offers fun, educational ways for children to engage with the world and get active. Bur Bur and Friends books and other products inspire kids to cultivate their self-esteem and talents through sports and creative play. “Bur Bur’s Boating ABCs,” “Bur Bur’s Fishing Adventures,” “Bur Bur Throws Out the First Pitch,” and “Anna Goes Hiking” are currently available on http://www.burburandfriends.com and retail for $14.95 each.
For more information, visit http://www.farmershatproductions.com.

Book Covers from the award winning Bur Bur and Friend’s children’s book series: Bur Bur and Friends is a cast of multicultural characters who educate kids about self-esteem, sports, outdoor exploration and active play though their experiences.

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