Farmer’s Hat Productionsâ„¢ and the Bur Bur and Friendsâ„¢ 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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We just got another positive review of the Bur Bur and Friendsâ„¢ 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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As mentioned in a previous post, Bur Bur and Friends hosted a national product launch event at the Mall of America in late July. We continue to get more photos from this event at our offices, and would like to highlight a few more (see below).

It really was a celebration of kids, families and diversity as many joined us at the Mall to explore a variety of activities. The Teddy Bear Band was there to provide musical entertainment. As one young girl exclaimed after one of their sets, “Bur Bur and Friends rocks!”

We invite you to check out our products and our business venture!

Kids enjoyed the fishing and boating experiential displays

Minnesota Timberwolves mascot, Crunch, and Minnesota Twins mascot, TC Bear, with a great Bur Bur friend

Bur Bur and Anna characters helped to entertain the crowd

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Bur Bur and Friends was just featured in the “Relationships Diversity” section of Daily Life Saturday, in the August 18th issue of the St. Paul Pioneer Press newspaper.

The article, “Mom’s write books for multiracial kids,” was written by reporter Maja Beckstrom.

We encourage visitor’s to this site to check out the Bur Bur and Friends book series!

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The weekend of July 21, Bur Bur and Friendsâ„¢ celebrated the national launch of our product line at a special event at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn.

It was awesome to see all of the kids and families enjoying various activities, including story time, entertainment from the Teddy Bear Band, a fishing clinic and a pitching contest. Kids could also color and get to know the Bur and Friends characters. And there was a special visit from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Twins team mascots. A great time was had by all!

Take a look at some of the photos posted below!

And be sure to check back on the Farmer’s Hat Productions Web site for future events, book signings and appearances for Bur Bur and Friends.

A diverse crowd gathers for story time. Thanks to Joe Schmidt, former sports anchor from Minneapolis ABC affiliate KSTP-TV for coming out to read the books. Aso doing the readings (not pictured) Jearlyn Steele. Jearlyn is a broadcaster on Minneapolis WCCO-AM talk radio and part of the famous Steele Family Singers.

The kick-off event included fun and activities for kids of all ages Here we have the famous ‘CRUNCH’, mascot for the Minnesota Timberwolves joining in the coloring contest.

Story time is a hit!

Minnow races captivated the youngsters throughout the weekend. Thanks to Minneapolis NBC affiliate Kare-11’s Minnesota Bound for facilitating those. Minnesota Bound is a television show that shares stories about people who enjoy the great outdoors in Minnesota.

Bur Bur and Friends merchandise was available at a prominent Mall of America kiosk

Photos by Tony Nelson, 2007
www.tonynelsonphoto.com

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Bur Bur and Friendsâ„¢ hosted a national product launch at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., on July 21, 22 and 24. The weekend activities included book readings, the Bur Bur and Anna characters, activity stations, music, entertainment and more!

Bur Bur and Friends book characters represent fun kids who enjoy an active lifestyle. Our product line also includes hats, sport bags and T-shirts. Our kid-approved products are now available online through this website.

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