A book-and-CD set featuring family-friendly music for ages 4 and up; Inspires parents and children to get outside and get creative includes lively illustrations from Brandon Reese.
Joe Mailander and Justin (who are NOT actually brothers) have known each other since they were three years old. They have released two award-winning albums: 'Can You Canoe?' (2012) and 'Through the Woods' (2014). A third album, 'Saddle Up' will be released in May 2016. This is theirfirst picture book. Brandon Reese created the distinctive cover artwork for The Okee Dokee Brothers' albums.
*“Children’s folk/bluegrass duo the Okee Dokee Brothers (aka Joe
Mailander and Justin Lansing) move into children’s books with this
title featuring 12 of their songs (an audio CD is included).
Children with even the slightest outdoorsy inclinations will be
easily drawn into the songwriters’ inviting descriptions of life
under the stars (‘So I moved down to the river,/ Where fishin’
hooks pay the rent’) and playful sights like ‘The Bullfrog Opera’
or a beaver wedding in ‘Mr. and Mrs. Sippy’ (Mrs. Sippy—get it?).
Reese’s sweeping illustrations highlight a sense of joyful
exploration in the great outdoors, and the musicians’ twangy
rhythms and thoughtful lyrics should please parents as much as
children.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Praise for The Okee Dokee Brothers:
“The Okee Dokee Brothers remind us of the American belief that
we’re bound for better weather. Their music celebrates everyday
explorers, young and old, who rediscover that notion daily.” —NPR’s
All Things Considered
“The lyrics are playful, engaging and subtly filled with life
lessons. These are songs that encourage kids to find happiness with
fewer material possessions and embrace adventure even in trying
situations. Without getting preachy or heavy-handed, Mailander and
Lansing come off like happy, kind and fun big brothers eager to
show their younger siblings how to have an ethically sound and
green-conscious good time.” —Chicago Tribune
“A life-celebrating musical odyssey.” —Parents’ Choice
*“Perfect road-tripping music. A must-have for every collection.”
—School Library Journal, starred review
“This bluegrass duo knows that to write a meaningful song, you’ve
got to have a genuine experience.” —The Sierra Club
*“Children’s folk/bluegrass duo the Okee Dokee Brothers (aka Joe
Mailander and Justin Lansing) move into children’s books with this
title featuring 12 of their songs (an audio CD is included).
Children with even the slightest outdoorsy inclinations will be
easily drawn into the songwriters’ inviting descriptions of life
under the stars (‘So I moved down to the river,/ Where fishin’
hooks pay the rent’) and playful sights like ‘The Bullfrog Opera’
or a beaver wedding in ‘Mr. and Mrs. Sippy’ (Mrs. Sippy—get it?).
Reese’s sweeping illustrations highlight a sense of joyful
exploration in the great outdoors, and the musicians’ twangy
rhythms and thoughtful lyrics should please parents as much as
children.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Praise for The Okee Dokee Brothers:
“The Okee Dokee Brothers remind us of the American belief that
we’re bound for better weather. Their music celebrates everyday
explorers, young and old, who rediscover that notion daily.” —NPR’s
All Things Considered
“The lyrics are playful, engaging and subtly filled with life
lessons. These are songs that encourage kids to find happiness with
fewer material possessions and embrace adventure even in trying
situations. Without getting preachy or heavy-handed, Mailander and
Lansing come off like happy, kind and fun big brothers eager to
show their younger siblings how to have an ethically sound and
green-conscious good time.” —Chicago Tribune
“A life-celebrating musical odyssey.” —Parents’ Choice
*“Perfect road-tripping music. A must-have for every collection.”
—School Library Journal, starred review
“This bluegrass duo knows that to write a meaningful song, you’ve
got to have a genuine experience.” —The Sierra Club
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