To help celebrate Black History month, co-author JoAnne Pastel was invited to spend part of a day reading the popular Bur Bur and Friends children's book series to the 300 students from K – 3 grades at the Barack and Michelle Obama Service Learning Elementary http://www.obama.spps.org/ in St. Paul, Minnesota.  In addition to reading the Bur Bur and Friends books for kids, JoAnne discussed with the students about importance of writing what you are interested in, why she and co-author, Kakie Fitzsimmons, came up with the concept, behind the screens of creating a book series, the steps and people involved in the process to publishing a book.  To learn more about how you can schedule a visit to your school, book club or event, contact us at 612-333-1610 or email info@farmershatproductions.com  

These beautifully illustrated children's books are a must see. To view pages within the Bur Bur and Friends books for kids, please visit http://burburandfriends.com/products

Learn more about the award-winning, wildly popular Bur Bur and Friends picture books, educational toys and products. Bur Bur and Friends is a cast of multicultural characters who help kids cultivate their self-esteem and talents by teaching them about sports, outdoor exploration and active play though their first time experiences.

Created by two moms in Minnesota, JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons created and based the stories off of their own children and their children’s friends.

The Bur Bur and Friends children's book series are beautifully illustrated and are a recipient of the Teacher’s Choice Awards for the Family, Mom’s Choice Awards and iParenting Media Awards. Our blog is a recipient of the Nickelodeons Parent Picks for the best local blog in the Minneapolis St. Paul metropolitan area.

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