John's
most popular song, GRATEFUL, has been made into a children's
book by Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton. It's
called "GRATEFUL, A Song Of Giving Thanks" is published
by Harper Collins, and consists of the song's lyric gorgeously
illustrated by renowned Finnish artist Anna-Liisa Hakkarainen.
Also included with the book are simplified sheet music and
a CD of a brand new recording of the song by Art Garfunkel
with a glorious orchestral arrangement by the legendary Don
Sebesky (featuring John on piano.) It's a perfect Thanksgiving
gift, "Thank You" gift, Holiday gift, or anytime
gift for a child or grownup.
John
writes:
"I've
always dreamed of GRATEFUL being the song people sing at Thanksgiving.
Julie and Emma actually first heard the song at a Thanksgiving
dinner. This beautiful book is one more big step in bringing
the song and its sentiment to a wider audience. I couldn't
be more pleased with it!" Click here
to order.
Some
Reader Reviews: Average Rating:*****
Rating:*****
Says SOOOOO much in relatively so few words..... This book
really says in a very few words all we need to know about
living a full, rich, peaceful, serene life. The illustrations
actually filled my heart with those same feelings, eliciting
quite a response physically and heartfully.
Add the included CD and it is no longer a question, adding
this book to your library is a necessity. In fact, it would
make a good coffee table book..... The simple text acknowledges
that the world is not perfect... it is blemished, and it is
up to us to choose whether to "moan or sing" and
whether to "count sheep or our blessings".
This will be one I will collect several copies to give away
and keep around my house.
Rating:******
Touching and soul searching.....
I recently got to see and hear the story about this wonderful
book from the author. He sang the song and accompanied himself
on the piano, it was thrilling to hear the depth of feeling
in this beautiful song. This book should be a holiday classic
and be treated as a gift to all who read and hear it. The illustrations
are beautiful and can be enjoyed by all ages.
