03/15/2009
"Growing Kids Through Diverse Learning Experiences." Kakie Fitzsimmons and JoAnne Pastel share information about how the concept of their books was born
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02/23/2009
Bur Bur and Friends is an award winning children's book series that educates kids about sports and outdoors
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02/16/2009
JUST YOUR IMAGINATION. Outdoor-loving sidekick nudges family into boating lifestyle.
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01/31/2009
Award winning illustrator, Christina Rodriguez features Fitzsimmons in an exclusive interview.
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12/08/2008
JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons, co-founders of Farmer's Hat Productions and co-authors of the award winning Bur Bur and Friends childrens book series appear on Twin Cities Radio station
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11/15/2008
Award winning co-author of the Bur Bur and Friends children's book series highlighted on Crossroads.
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09/23/2008
A New Chapter On Realism: JoAnne Pastel is creating children's books that mirror social diversity. by Carolyn Will
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07/23/2008
Book educates kids about hiking and nature
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06/15/2008
Find out what is important to professionals in the workplace
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05/20/2008
Award winning business owners discuss the success of their business
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05/06/2008
“We want to show reality and what the world truly is like.”
- JoAnne Pastel
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04/29/2008
Kakie Fitzsimmons is an, entrepreneur, single mother and award winning author who is helping children learn through her books
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04/20/2008
Book reading and signing May 3, 2008
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04/02/2008
Inner Beauty - One Mom’s Mission to Encourage Diverse Experiences for Any Kids, Anywhere
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04/01/2008
Kakie is founding partner and co-author at Farmer's Hat Productionand is sought out for parenting advice
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03/21/2008
Mom's Choice Awards is designed to help teachers and parents choose excellent educational products for kids.
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03/01/2008
Farmer's Hat Productions continues to receive national media attention
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02/05/2008
"Anna Goes Hiking" and Anna Doll Receive iParenting Awards
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02/01/2008
"The Reading Room" 'Bur Bur and Friends' Reading inspires get-up-and-go in kids of color
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02/01/2008
Lake Minnetonka Magazine article
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01/22/2008
20 minute discussion about the business, their concept and how they got started. In addition, they discuss the important role the series plays in our society today.
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01/18/2008
Kakie Fitzsimmons is vice president and founding partner of Farmer's Hat Productions, which recently was awarded for Bur Bur and Friends Product Line
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12/16/2007
Creative Moms and their Stuff--JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons
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12/06/2007
Bur Bur and Friends products for children is a winner
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12/01/2007
A pair of Minnesota moms wants to empower kids through their new entrepreneurial endeavor - By Nancy Crotti - MinnesotaBusiness Magazine
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11/15/2007
Discussion centered around importance of keeping kids healthy through sports and outdoor exploration education
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11/15/2007
A story that we hope will be on every child's wishlist
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11/03/2007
Amy Bowllan from the School Library Journal interviews the co-authors of the popular new Bur Bur and Friends childrens book series
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10/30/2007
Four new children's books inspire fitness for kids using characters that reflect the human rainbow
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10/29/2007
Co-founders JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons interviewed in publication from their alma-madder
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10/04/2007
Sun Country Airlines Partners with Children's Book Series Bur Bur & Friends(TM) to Launch New In-Flight Activity Books for Children
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10/03/2007
Farmer's Hat Productions Co-founders, JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons, to be interviewed on 'Conversations with Al'
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10/01/2007
Farmer's Hat Productions™ products featured on Points and Prizes website
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09/18/2007
Presidential candidate Barack Obama gives recognition for the Bur Bur and Friends book series!
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09/06/2007
Founder JoAnne Pastel to appear on ABC 7 News This Morning
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09/06/2007
Enhancing the Bur Bur and Friends brand through award-winning industry nominations
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09/03/2007
Bur Bur learns all about the alphabet in Bur Bur's Boating ABC's. Learn more about this book...
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08/24/2007
Farmer's Hat Productions™ now offers Bur Bur and Friends book series, apparel, puzzles and dolls for order right off their site.
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08/18/2007
"Mom's Write Books for Multiracial Kids" By Maja Beckstrom
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08/17/2007
August 2007 edition: "Books for and about real kids" by Tricia Cornell
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08/04/2007
Free s'mores for kids under 10 at Cosi's with Bur Bur and Friends(TM)
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07/28/2007
Authors/co-founders JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons talk about MOA national launch on CBS station WCCO (Ch. 4).
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07/28/2007
Farmer's Hat Productions expands scope of distribution opportunities for book series through participation in high profile book fairs
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07/23/2007
'Bur Bur' book series reflects diversity of American Families
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07/18/2007
Activities and fun for your and your kids at July event
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07/18/2007
Go on an outdoor adventure with Bur Bur & Friends™. Join Bur Bur and his many pals for a morning of hugs, stories and other activities.
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07/11/2007
Co-founders JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons appear on “OnLIVE” and “Sunrise” and "KARE-11 News Saturdays" and "Showcase Minnesota" to discuss the book series launch and upcoming Mall of America kick-off event with fun activities for the whole family.
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07/07/2007
Top Minnesota competition seeks forward-thinking entrepreneurs with fresh ideas
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06/20/2007
FHP President/Founder JoAnne Pastel to appear on CityLine.
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06/20/2007
Co-founders JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons to be interviewed and take call in questions from listeners
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06/19/2007
Co-Founder Kakie Fitzsimmons to be interviewed on the Ian & Marjorie show to discuss Bur Bur and Friends
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06/07/2007
Books makes editor's "Must see - Must do - Must Have RIGHT NOW" list
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06/05/2007
New Books Pair Sports and a Multiracial Cast
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04/17/2007
"I am confident both children and adults will fall in love with these characters. Parents and teachers are sure to appreciate the positive messages delivered through each story. We are excited to offer this experiential learning product line and we're sure it will be 2007's hottest product on the market." —JoAnne Pastel, President/Founder, Farmer's Hat Productions.
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04/09/2007
Meet the characters, find educator and parenting resources
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