BELOVED TRIO: These beloved children’s entertainers are known in Canada and around the world and “Skinnamarink” is arguably their most popular song. They produced 21 albums and have received numerous awards (including the Order of Canada).
ANTHEM FOR DIVERSITY: This book builds on the message of love and inclusivity that the song has come to represent. A diverse cast of children and families (and animals!) are included in this book. The book’s narrative was inspired by Sharon and Bram’s experience at the 2017 Pride Parade, where they were asked to participate and were greeted by the crowd’s spotanteous rendition of “Skinnamarink.”
CHILDREN’S CLASSIC: “Skinnamarink” has over 3.4 million views on YouTube. This simple song has been a positive part of millions of childhoods, popularized on the The Elephant Show. The song’s mixture of silly and sincere continues to speak to parents, teachers and librarians alike.
WHIMISICAL ART: Qin Leng’s delightful art is funny, warm and nostagic—the perfect accompaniment to this cherished song.
One of the Globe and Mail's 100 Books That Shaped 2019
One of the Toronto Public Library’s First and Best of 2019
One of CBC Books' Best Canadian Picture Books of 2019
PRAISE FOR Sharon, Lois and Bram's Skinnamarink:
"A lighthearted frolic ready for a rousing singalong." --Kirkus Reviews
"A joyful sing-aloud book that will have readers humming its tune long after its covers are closed." --Publishers Weekly
“Skinnamarink is a superb avenue for sharing the concept and message of love created by these three very memorable children’s entertainers. It will be hard for readers to just ‘read’ the words and not want to break out in song.” --Resource Links