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How did you come up with a name like Farmer’s Hat Productions? 2007-09-25 15:50:37 By Kakie Fitzsimmons, co-founder, Farmer’s Hat Productions
Since we began writing the popular new book series for children, Bur Bur and Friends, people would often ask us how we came up with our company name, so we thought we would put it out here on our blog.
The name of our company, Farmer’s Hat Productions, came [...]
September 29 designated as “Worldwide Day of Play” 2007-09-24 10:52:46 This Saturday, Sept. 29, kids around the world are encouraged to participate in a “Worldwide
Day of Play.”
Sponsored by Nickelodeon, the Worldwide Day of Play recognizes the need for kids and families to turn off the TV and get active.
These are exactly the values that the Bur Bur and Friends book series is [...] Read more:September
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Bur Bur and Friends host S’mores nights at local Cosi Restaurants 2007-09-21 12:09:43 Bur Bur and Friends
is pleased to announce a partnership with Cosi restaurants in Eden Prairie and Wayzata, Minn.
Now through October, Cosi in Eden Prairie and Wayzata, Minn., will feature artwork from the Bur Bur and Friends(TM) books by up-and-coming illustrator Lindsay VanDeWeghe.
Other special events at both local Cosi locations are free [...] Read more:nights
National and International book fairs to display Bur Bur and Friends books 2007-09-20 11:09:17 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:
10/10 - 10-14 Frankfurt - The world’s largest marketplace for trading in publishing rights [...] Read more:National
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Bur Bur and Friends products now available on this website 2007-09-19 10:38:22 Check out the Bur Bur and Friends
TM 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 [...]
Farmer’s Hat Productions receives kudos from Barack Obama 2007-09-19 09:40:55 U.S. Senator and presidential candidate, BarackObama
, recently gave credit to the founders of Farmer’s Hat Productions for our efforts to promote diversity through our Bur Bur and Friends book series.
Read the letter! Read more:kudos
A real-life fishing adventure 2007-09-18 19:55:04 By Luke Hermann
Recently, Bur Bur and I were fishing from the dock on the lake where his family lives. We probably
caught over 50 Sunfish - Bur Bur catching most of them because I was always baiting his hook!
He did get one monster bite and the fish was taking a lot of line. Bur Bur [...]
Childhood enjoyment at Minneapolis Library book reading event! 2007-09-18 18:14:56 By Kakie Fitzsimmons, co-founder, Farmer’s Hat Productions
When we started writing the Bur Bur and Friends book series, I don’t think we thought about the little victories that would come along the way. This past Saturday we had a book reading at the MinneapolisLibrary
. Seeing our books on display at the library with the catalog [...] Read more:Childhood
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Good foundations 2007-09-11 13:21:49 By Kristin Dunlap, mom of 3
I just read an article in which entertainer Bill Cosby makes some interesting points about parenting. Basically, he says that many of today’s kids are growing up without a strong foundation – one of love, education, respect and responsibility.
And that we are entrusting our kids to learn [...]
Bur Bur and Friends seeks out leading industry award nominations 2007-09-08 09:45:59 The Bur Bur and Friends
book series is entered in two leading industry
award programs, including the Moonbeam Awards and the “Teacher’s Choice” Awards through Learning Magazine .
The Moonbeam Awards are designed to honor the year’s best children’s books, authors and illustrators, and to bring increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators. [...]
Earn points, win prizes - including Bur Bur and Friends books 2007-10-01 10:14:16 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 [...]
Is it just me? Or do we all feel this way sometimes 2007-09-28 16:41:59 By Kakie Fitzsimmons, co-founder, Farmer’s Hat Productions
“How was your day?” I say to my son when I pick him up. “Good.” Then I follow up with a “What did you do or learn about today?” and he replies, ” “Nothing” or “I don’t know” or “I don’t remember” or “I don’t want to [...]
A great book review for Bur Bur and Friends! 2007-10-10 15:42:01 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!
Bur Bur and Friends Book series finds a companion in Sun Country Airlines 2007-10-09 20:43:48 By JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons, Authors and co-founders of Farmer’s Hat Productions
Imagine this, you are preparing for a vacation to some tropical destination, family in tow. You have planned things for the kids to do like a taking a hike in the jungle, creating opportunities to participate in various sporting activities with hopes [...] Read more:Friends
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“Grains for life” 2007-10-05 11:01:38 By Kristin Dunlap
I just came across a great website that encourages healthy eating, with some creative ideas that might appeal to kids: GrainPower.org.
You can enter this month’s contest for winning snack ideas; find fun sandwich ideas from Sara Moulton, smart snacking recipes, and even learn about the ‘history of bread.’
I haven’t tried any of [...] Read more:ldquo
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Putting family first - How do we make it a priority? 2007-10-03 10:09:57 By Kakie Fitzsimmons, co-founder, Farmer’s Hat Productions
There are times I find myself off in my own personal “never never” land. It’s when I am so distracted, I am not paying attention to what someone around me is saying. Usually it is because I am deep in thought.
This happened to me the other day in [...] Read more:Putting
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For the love of the game and throwing out the first pitch 2007-10-16 08:35:15 By JoAnne Pastel, co-founder, Farmer’s Hat Productions
A few years back, my husband and I had been fortunate enough to attend a live auction at a charitable fundraising event in Minneapolis. Giving back to the community is important to us and one of the items up for bid was an opportunity to throw out the first [...] Read more:throwing
National and International book fairs to display Bur Bur and Friends books 2007-10-01 12:10:17 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:
10/10 - 10-14 Frankfurt Book Fair - The world’s largest marketplace for trading in [...] Read more:National
, International
“Sometimes Getting Active Starts on the Couch” Bur Bur & Friends national campaign kickoff 2007-10-30 17:15:57 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 [...] Read more:ldquo
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Bur Bur & Friends is proud to be an iParenting Media Award Winner; “Greatest Products 2007″ 2007-11-19 14:13:02 Farmer’s Hat Productions is proud to announce that our Bur Bur and Friends
children’s books have been named among the GreatestProducts
of 2007 through the iParenting Media Award
s. The reviewer feedback emphasizes that these books should be on every parent and child’s wishlist.
Bur Bur’s Boating ABC’s iParenting Media Awards Reviewer Feedback:
• The story, the [...] Read more:ldquo
Newest Bur Bur and Friends “Anna Goes Hiking” children’s book released and now available 2007-11-21 22:26:38 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 [...] Read more:Friends
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Press Release: Farmer’s Hat Productions™ Receives National Parenting Award 2007-11-27 14:04:04 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 Award
s. 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. Read more:Press
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A pair of Minnesota moms wants to empower kids through their new entrepreneurial endeavor 2007-12-05 16:33:05 By Nancy Crotti, Minnesota
Business 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. Read more:wants
The Best Events of the Year - A Mom’s Observations of Youth Basketball 2007-12-15 13:44:09 Kakie Fitzsimmons, Vice President and Co-Founder, Farmer’s Hat Productions and Co-Author of the Bur Bur and Friends Children’s book series
It was a cold day in December and on a whim I decided to bring my video camera along. The battery was low so I had to keep turning it off until it was his turn [...] Read more:Basketball
The Role of Coaching in Children’s Sports; More Than Just a Game 2007-12-11 10:41:32 By Kakie Fitzsimmons, Vice President and co-founder, Farmer’s Hat Productions,
Co-author of Bur Bur and Friends, an award winning children’s book series that uses a cast of young multicultural characters to teach kids about sports.
Basketball: The new sport in our lives. Two days a week my son and I head down to the gym for drills [...] Read more:Children
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