Charlotte Diamond’s Animal Friends features popular songs such as “Octopus/Slippery Fish,” “Dicky Dinosaur” and “Ottie the Otter”
Charlotte Diamond’s Animal Friends: A Collection of Songs written by Charlotte Diamond and illustrated by Eunji Jung is now available from Orca Book Publishers.
Written for children aged three to five and featuring thirteen of Charlotte’s most popular songs, the book brings some familiar characters to life. “I always dreamed of having my stories/songs illustrated in a children’s book,” shares Charlotte. “This book is a wonderful opportunity to share a visual interpretation of my words.”
The songs featured in the book encourage admiration and respect for animal friends of all shapes and sizes. “The diversity of animals enriches our lives, from the tiniest orb spider spinning a web to the majestic orcas and humpback whales that inhabit our coastal waters,” says Charlotte.
Included in the back matter is a section dedicated to the inspiration behind each song. “Every song has a story or an event that inspired its creation,” describes Charlotte. From encountering moose in the wild to watching a spider spin its web in her garden, each song has a special story behind it.
About the Author and Illustrator
Charlotte Diamond is an internationally recognized recording artist, composer and singer for children. One of Canada’s favorite family performers, she has toured throughout North America, Central America and Europe, singing in English, French and Spanish. Charlotte now has fourteen recordings and a multitude of awards, including a Juno Award for her debut album, 10 Carrot Diamond, a double-platinum record. In 2016, Charlotte was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada for her contribution to children’s music and education. Charlotte has also received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, and she was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International. She lives in Sechelt, BC.
Eunji Jung is a freelance illustrator and designer currently living in Winnipeg. She studied graphic design at Humber College in Toronto and has been working as a full-time illustrator since 2018. She specializes in drawing kid-friendly subject matter in a contemporary and whimsical style.
Praise for Charlotte Diamond’s Animal Friends
“Could be used by teachers/caregivers to develop rhyme, rhythm, and other language skills. Because each poem/song is a stand-alone, this book could be used as a resource tool. Highly Recommended.” —CM: Canadian Review of Materials