Sunshine on My Shoulders
 Christopher Canyon
 (Reviewer - Rebecca Brown)
 2003 Dawn Publications
 ISBN: 1584690488

Adapted & illustrated from John Denver's much-loved lyrics.

John Denvers' lovely song comes alive with Christopher Canyon's enchanting images. Complete with a page about this inspiring singer & the sheet music to learn to play.

Xanthic -- the color of gold, of butter, of lemons -- yellow, and Sunshine On My Shoulders is all about yellow! Big, gorgeous pages of sunshine, a brightly tanned child, a cat, a father & his guitar.

With a line from the song lilting across double pages, Christopher Canyon illuminates the dreamy, bright feeling of affection evident in every word of this poem set to a haunting & singable tune.

Sunshine On My Shoulders is for remembering the summer's of our childhood, when the world is fresh & free. Certainly to be opened in the dark of winter, as well as before bedtime, after many hours in the chaos of life.

John Denver was the troubadour for a certain age in my life, & I have always held in my heart the memories of the emotions & appreciation his words & music evoked.

Utterly absorbing & soothing! If you've never heard John Denver sing his hymn to happiness, I encourage you to listen as you immerse yourself in this book.

Sunshine On My Shoulders is a wonderful way to say I love you, I like you & glad we're alive! Or bring a smile & comfort to the sad.

More from Christopher Canyon:
The Tree in the Ancient Forest (with Carol Reed-Jones)
Stickeen: John Muir and the Brave Little Dog (with John Muir & Donnell Rubay)
Wonderful Nature, Wonderful You (with Karin Ireland)
Earth and Me, Our Family Tree: Nature's Creatures (with J. Patrick Lewis) & more!

More from John Denver:
Celebration of Life
John Denver: Songbook

(07/27/03)

Rebecca