By Nancy Crotti, MinnesotaBusiness Magazine
JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons couldn’t find books that featured young children of all ethnicities playing and learning together. So they decided to develop their own line of books, toys, children’s clothing and accessories that encourage diverse populations of kids to learn about sports and outdoor activities. (more…)
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Farmer’s Hat Productions(TM), 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(TM) 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 Friends™ children’s books have been named among the Greatest Products of 2007 through the iParenting Media Awards. The Bur Bur and Friends book series uses a group of multicultural characters who educate kids about sports and outdoor exploration. The series was created by two mothers of biracial children who were unable to find any books out there of this kind in a series. The reviewer feedback emphasizes that these books should be on every parent and child’s wishlist. (more…)
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…)
MINNEAPOLIS - Naturally active kids aren’t born as couch potatoes - it’s a mindset cultivated over time. And by cracking open a story that inspires adventure, parents have the power to turn that couch into a healthy lifestyle portal instead of a TV-centric prison.
Four stories aimed at nurturing a fun, active life have been released by two mothers who share this exact concern. Featuring a nature hike, baseball, fishing and boating, The Bur Bur and Friends™ series by JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons provide young children with their first exposure to sports and the outdoors, stimulating a life-long passion for active fitness and participation.
Awareness of our Bur Bur and Friends book series continues to grow exponentially — most recently with notice for Bur Bur’s Boating ABC’s in the New Jersey Union County Family parenting magazine.
Check out the review by clicking on this link!
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Book industry attendees at all of these venues include authors and publishers, booksellers and librarians, art dealers and illustrators, agents and journalists, information brokers and readers
Bur Bur and Friends books will be on display at the upcoming book fairs in 2007: (more…)
For a limited time, you can win a copy of a Bur Bur and Friends book from “She Knows - Points and Prizes.”
She Knows - Points and Prizes allows you to earn points by doing everyday Internet surfing, such as visiting websites, subscribing to and reading e-mail newsletters and entering contests. In this way, you can earn points and then claim prizes from the Points and Prizes collection of items.
Prize examples include books, DVD’s, CD’s, clothes, gift cards, calendars and more.
Bur Bur and Friends books available through this offer include, “Bur Bur’s Boating ABC’s,” “Bur Bur Throws Out the First Pitch,” and “Bur Bur’s Fishing Adventure.”
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Check out the Bur Bur and FriendsTM products that are now available for sale on this website! Kids love the colorful, educational picture books and the unique T-shirts and hats!
Bur Bur and Friends was created by two moms who identified a need in the marketplace for books representing multi-cultural children and families. What makes this product line unique is that the Bur Bur and Friends books educate children about sports, outdoor exploration and active play. The book series also highlights greater principals like teamwork, sportsmanship, practice, following directions, etc. Typically, the characters in the books are going through a first time experience or adventure. (more…)
Farmer’s Hat Productions’ founder, JoAnne Pastel, recently appeared on ABC 7 News This Morning in Chicago to highlight the Bur Bur and Friends book series.
ABC 7 News This Morning is the #1 rated morning news show in Chicago and is hosted by Judy Tsu and Hosea Sanders. The interview was part of their “Connect with Kids” segment. The show airs Monday through Friday mornings from 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. CDT.
Read the latest great review of Bur Bur’s Boating ABC’s at New Jersey Family Magazine!
Since 1991, New Jersey Family Magazine has developed a strong editorial presence that has won more than 100 national and state awards from the National Federation of Press Women, the Parenting Publications of America, the Parents’ Choice Foundation and New Jersey Press Women.
The magazine is widely recognized for practical parenting information on children’s health and development, in-depth features on education and social issues, a kid-friendly calendar of events, and annual surveys of schools and summer programs.
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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