Sunshine on My Shoulders - (John Denver & Kids!) by John Denver (Paperback)

About the Book

This heartwarming picture book adaptation of one of John Denver's most beloved songs depicts a child sharing the simple joys of nature with someone special. Includes the musical score. Full color.

Book Synopsis

A book on CD for kids, Sunshine on my Shoulders follows the lyrics of a song by John Denver making it the perfect sing along book for toddlers. This preschool music book is a great teaching tool for young readers about the world around us and our responsibility to preserve and protect it.

This exuberant adaptation of John Denver's famous song is "sure to make you smile," even on a dark and cuddly evening with your child. It helps if you can sing--the musical score is included--or just pop in the CD that comes with the hardback edition of the book. Sunshine On My Shoulders celebrates friendship, sunshine and the simple joy of being together. A charming little girl and her father (who kind of looks like John Denver) enjoy a day together in the sun with a guitar, butterflies, a cat, a mouse, and lots of other critters. Canyon's illustrations abound with light, color and lots of humorous detail.

Review Quotes

"Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy"--could there be anything more simple, more elegant, more perfect? That was John Denver's most profound gift--finding meaning in the universal things we all share as human beings, even the simplest, and turning them into beautiful poetry."