Read Out Loud & Sing-A-Long SKINNAMARINK

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Join Sharon Hampson and her daughter Randi for Read Out Loud as they share SHARON, LOIS & BRAM'S SKINNAMARINK illustrated by Qin Leng. This beautiful picture book is based on the beloved folk song made famous by Sharon, Lois, and Bram on The Elephant Show! Listen as they read the song's lyrics and then join in for a sing-along!
ABOUT THE BOOK
National bestseller - Based on the classic folk song made famous by a beloved trio of children's entertainers, this board book is best sung aloud! "Skinnamarink" is a timeless anthem of love and inclusion.
What does "skinnamarink" mean? You may not find its definition in a dictionary, but the meaning is clear to the generations of children who sang along: friendship, happiness, sharing, community and, ultimately, love. This song has been sung in weddings and in classrooms. It can be fun and silly - especially with the accompanying actions! And it has a way of bringing people together. Through Qin Leng's wonderfully imaginative illustrations, this delightful board book tells the story of a community coming together. Young and old, from little mice to a big elephant, people and animals gather into a spontaneous parade as they follow the sound of music.
Sharon, Lois and Bram formed as a trio of children's entertainers in Toronto in 1978 and went on to create two top-rated children's television shows, most notably The Elephant Show, and to release 21 full-length albums (many of which reached gold, platinum, double platinum and triple platinum). In 2018, Sharon and Bram celebrated their 40th anniversary and they continue to entertain children and share their message of love.
ABOUT Sharon Hampson
Sharon began her career as a folksinger in Toronto as a teenager, singing in coffeehouses and hootenannies across Canada and the Untied States. Married to Joe Hampson, member of Canada’s “The Travellers”, they have two children Randi and Geoff. She was instrumental in founding Canada’s innovative folk-artist program, Mariposa In the Schools. Sharon, one of the founders of Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada, is a three-time breast cancer survivor and public speaker addressing issues relating to breast cancer as well as about speaking about the importance of music for children and their families. She is also the recipient of the YWCA 2007 “Woman of Distinction Award” in the area of Health.
ABOUT Bram Morrison
By the early 60’s, Bram was playing in coffeehouses and hearing Canadian singers, traditional and contemporary. He began working and touring with folksinger Alan Mills. Inspired by Mills’ concerts for children, Morrison became a music teacher until 1975 when he began working with Mariposa In The schools and Prologue to the Performing Arts. In 1978, through the M.I.T.S. program, Bram met Sharon & Lois. The rest they say… is history. Bram, along with Sharon celebrated the trio’s 40th Anniversary in 2018 and after releasing their first duo album Sharon & Bram and Friends, Bram has stepped aside from touring as of December 2019.
ABOUT Randi Hampson
Following Bram’s retirement, and with his encouragement, Sharon and her daughter Randi continue to share the music of Sharon, Lois & Bram with fans and friends, old and new. Randi’s song lyrics and voice can be heard on several tracks of the 2019 album she produced, Sharon & Bram and Friends. Sharon and Randi are excited to be singing the songs of Sharon, Lois & Bram (many introduced to the trio by Randi) with a new generation of musical friends.
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