Today we have debuts up the wazoo! (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)
When Dawn Babb Prochovnic contacted me about debuting her new book trailer, I was intrigued because she collaborated with Annie Lynn, a songstress I knew from Twitter. (Which means today not only is there a trailer debut, but a musical debut as well. Yes, we are dropping music this week just like Taylor Swift!)
Of course, come on my blog! I said. But first, tell me about this awesome collaboration!
Dawn:
There is so much to love about the song that Annie and her team created for the WHERE DOES A PIRATE GO POTTY? book trailer.
When I first connected with Annie, my thought was that I would send her a copy of the book, and she would read it and magically be inspired to write a song. Instead, she nudged me to write the lyrics for the song before she ever saw the book.
Her feeling was that I knew the heart of the story better than she or others would or could. That nudge opened up a whole new creative channel for me—I’m so proud to have been involved in the making of this song, and I’m so grateful that Annie and her music came into my life. I sincerely feel like the song is an extension of the book, versus just a fun extra.
That said, the song is a work of art in its own right that could stand alone without the book’s scaffolding. It’s so kid-friendly and ridiculously catchy. I find myself humming it ALL THE TIME. Good thing I love it!
Well then, let’s hear it!
Annie, how did you get into writing songs for kidlit?
I was lead to kidlit the way I was lead to kindie music (kids + indie musician = kindie). By accident….OR WAS IT????
Sometimes life gives you signs, and if you pay attention, and put the pieces together there is often an exciting path open to you. I went from recording kids music with my son and the students I was working with at an elementary school, to kidlit, as a result of reading with kids.
My first kidlit song was 2 years ago. I gifted OLGA AND THE SMELLY THING FROM NOWHERE by Elise Gravel to my kid neighbor. We read it together out loud and I felt strongly that the words needed music (yes, I do that constantly, lol). I took 97% of her words, added music, made a demo, and ended up asking Elise for permission to share with the world and she said yes. She said she loved it and I could use it as I like. But that’s when I found out that songs are most valuable before the book comes out, especially for book trailers and value-added content for the book. Lesson learned. Completely different model from radio!
My next kidlit song was for Author Patrick Adams. He has this fun kidlit travel series LISA GOES TO… with this stuffed toy bear, Lisa, who can do amazing tricks and is guardian to 3 kids.
That brings me to our latest collaboration, with author Dawn Babb Prochovnic.
We were connected by mutual friends…one knew an author who wanted to write a song with a musician for a book trailer for her upcoming book, the other knew a children’s songwriter. See? THAT is the synchronicity I was just talking about.
However, that songwriter was tied up recording her next album, but had a friend who had been working a few years in kidlit, writing songs. We were introduced in a lovely email, and then began chatting on the phone about concepts and instruments. It quickly became apparent that I had been SENT one of the most lovely and kind people I had ever met. And she likes to talk and joke as much as I do, so we had some memorable, very funny conversations.
I lucked out with Dawn in that I gained a professional Author mentor, as well as learning about word pacing in picture books. I was used to being Free Range Annie, writing about whatever I wanted to, whenever the Muse visited. If you listen to the back and forth exchange between the Captain and his crew in the book trailer song for WHERE DOES A PIRATE GO POTTY? there’s a rhythm pattern that would not have occurred to me until Dawn wrote it out on paper. I kept thinking “Wow…she’s good. I just learned something new and useful.” I also gained a friend and mutual supporter for life.
I also appreciate Dawn’s enthusiasm and vision for music in kidlit, and she has wonderful educational ideas that send my creativity into overdrive. She revealed that she recognizes the power music has to pull all the different pieces together in putting out a kidlit book trailer. And I can’t wait to hear kids singing this song to her on School Author Visits. She can now send it ahead of time, to any school she is visiting. They can learn it and sing along with the video. Kids will love singing her song to her. I always love how excited kids get when they sing my songs for me. And they can see me beaming, which makes them feel good too. Get ready to beam, Dawn!
I also need to mention that this song taught me not to take myself so seriously….I was writing an environmental doomsday song for an enviro group when she called. I needed a little break from heavy subject matter, and a song about a Pirate needing to find a potty quickly sure did the trick. My son is the Captain in the song and my husband Walt and I are the crew. Chris Arms plays guitar & mixed. We laughed so much recording this song. We tried to vocally make seal and dolphin sounds, til we realized we needed to sample the real thing. Listening to samples of seals and dolphins for an hour will make you laugh your butts off! And from downstairs, it sounded like seals were in my studio. I wrote to Dawn in tears after that….the really happy kind. She brought us a memory that we will always cherish. And it got Alex off the darn PS4! He hasn’t been able to record with me since his voice changed. He’s really happy and proud of his performance; we are too.
Thank you, Dawn and Annie Lynn, for sharing your experience collaborating on kindie/kidlit music! I have a feeling Annie Lynn is about to be inundated with musical requests!
But first, a couple of giveaways!
From Dawn, you can win either a copy of WHERE DOES A PIRATE GO POTTY? or a picture book critique! Your choice!
From Annie Lynn, you can win a music CD: SONGS FOR SCHOOLS!
Just leave a comment below to enter. Random winners will be selected in September!
Good luck!
Follow these creative ladies on Twitter: @DawnProchovnic & @AnnieLynn215
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August 27, 2019 at 12:17 pm
phyllisharris50
Oh my goodness! I loved the trailer so I am sure I will love the book, too! Congrats to all!!!!
August 30, 2019 at 11:03 am
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks for the kind words! I love the trailer, too! ; ) So lucky to have Jacob’s Souva’s artistic talent backed up by Annie Lynn’s musical talent. A dream team.
August 27, 2019 at 12:17 pm
Lydia Lukidis
Great concept! I was hooked right from the title.
Would love to win a PB critique 🙂
August 28, 2019 at 7:30 am
Nancy Riley
This looks awesome! Can’t wait to see it! Good luck!
August 30, 2019 at 11:07 am
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks, Lydia. That title came directly out of my kiddo’s mouth … back when he was a toddler. Now he’s a senior in high school ; ) You can read the backstory here: https://taralazar.com/2018/11/06/one-key-revision/
August 27, 2019 at 12:21 pm
Rose Cappelli
What a great collaboration! Anxious to read this book!
August 30, 2019 at 4:35 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Whoops! I tried to reply to you, Rose, and my comment ended up at the end of the thread of comments … likely user error ; ) What I had said was … Thanks, Rose. And…although the official release date for this book, and the companion, “Where Does a Cowgirl Go Potty?” is Oct 8th, I’ve JUST discovered that the books are starting to ship now for folks who have pre-ordered. I just purchased some copies for myself, and should receive them next week, too. Wowza! Feel encouraged to request a copy wherever books are sold … or request that your local library add one or both books to their collection… and feel welcome to share the book trailer far and wide. We are grateful for your support!
August 27, 2019 at 12:27 pm
kathydoherty1
Wow! These books would make great gifts for teachers. Thanks for offering a giveaway, Tara.
August 30, 2019 at 4:38 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks! And please feel welcome and encouraged to share the book trailer with teachers you know … (teachers (and librarians) can also make use of the heap of related lesson plans and activities compiled on this page on my blog: https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2019/04/start-to-finish-story-time-expanded.html
August 27, 2019 at 12:32 pm
Kelly Russell Jaques
Super cool post, sounds like a great collaboration!
August 27, 2019 at 12:32 pm
Katie A. Giorgio
This looks so cute. Thanks for sharing!
August 27, 2019 at 12:34 pm
laurieajacobs
Charming! Both song and book!
August 27, 2019 at 12:35 pm
laurieajacobs
Charming! Both song and book! Love the idea of commissioning a song for a book trailer.
August 30, 2019 at 4:40 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thank you! …and I have nothing but good things to say about the decision to commission a song (and to work with Annie on that song). It was a great experience and WELL worth the investment.
August 30, 2019 at 4:53 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
…and I should add, it was very affordable (I did not mean to suggest otherwise by using the term “investment.” ) That said, we authors and illustrators (and publishers) need to make decisions about how to spend our promotional resources. The experience (and the end product) of commissioning a song was worthwhile in every way.
August 27, 2019 at 12:40 pm
Kim Larson
This sounds like such a fun book with an even more fun collaboration. Congratulations, Dawn. Love the trailer. Great job, Annie and Dawn!
August 30, 2019 at 4:41 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thank you so much! The creative team is beaming!
August 27, 2019 at 12:43 pm
Wendi Silvano
This books sounds delightful. I can’t wait to read it! Congrats!
August 27, 2019 at 12:55 pm
Annie Lynn
Thank you Tara for making me feel like Cinderella at the ball! Also for your friendship and encouragement. Thanks to Dawn Prochovnic for your faith in our production company, your friendship, and your mentorship. This was an incredibly fun collaboration & I love your lyrics! Kidlit songwriting is so much fun. Thank you to so many kidlit authors and illustrators for helping me, pointing me in the right direction, and for your writing tips. Every time I read about “Writing Good Picture Books” I ALWAYS come away with a few gems I can use and apply in my songwriting. Kidlit made me a more sophisticated writer (even on Potty songs😆). I look forward to helping others bring their visions to life through song. Thanks again, Tara! You are a good egg and good mentor.✌🏼🎶🎨📚😊
September 9, 2019 at 12:48 am
Annie Lynn
Glad to see more positive reviews since release.Thank you Kidlit community. But I am completely guilty of doing what I hate, forgetting to thank the ILLUSTRATOR, Jacob Souva @TwoFish for the ass-kicking job he did, first on the books, and then putting together a clever video that only elevated a great, fun song. The trailer came out great and was really a team effort. Thanks for the support Tara. and all.✌🏼💙🎶🎨📚😊
August 27, 2019 at 1:05 pm
Rinda Beach
As a Grandma-to-be and writer, I’d be glad to win anything. I wish I’d had this back in the day when my 3 kids were taking me through potty training 101!
August 30, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Congrats on the new baby on the way!
August 27, 2019 at 1:09 pm
bookseedstudio
I just peeked at the video. Made me laugh & eak! Definitely I am not a good pirate today. Too much wonderful with the song video, at this post about this book, thanks you to Tara Lazar & the creators, Annie Lynn & Dawn Babb Provchnovic. Joy to every pirate family’s world, this in.
August 27, 2019 at 1:11 pm
bookseedstudio/Jan Godown Annino
ha! not eak!… but… leak… but, I guess I did “eeek!” too 🙂
August 30, 2019 at 5:01 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
HaHaHaHa! Too funny … ! Thanks for the kind words and laugh you gave me! ; )
August 27, 2019 at 1:14 pm
Soyna
What a lovely post and I can’t wait to read this a book with an amazing title!
August 30, 2019 at 5:02 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks, Soyna. As I mentioned to another commenter, that title came directly out of my kiddo’s mouth … back when he was a toddler. Now he’s a senior in high school ; ) You can read the backstory here: https://taralazar.com/2018/11/06/one-key-revision/
August 27, 2019 at 1:21 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks for all of the fun comments so far. I am SO EXCITED to be able to share this fun song and book trailer. Thank you Annie Lynn for all of your kind words and for your musical talent and friendship. For those who are reading this post and pondering the idea of commissioning a song for your own picture book, I have nothing but high praise for the experience of working with Annie and her production company, AnnieBirdd Music, LLC. Shout out also to Jacob Souva, the marvelous illustrator for Where Does a Pirate Go Potty? (and our companion book, Where Does a Cowgirl Go Potty?), and the creative genius behind the animated book trailers. Heartfelt gratitude to Tara Lazar for sharing our work with her readers. Friends: the best way we can all thank Tara for creating and maintaining this space where we all learn and share so much is to support her books — buy them, borrow them, tell others about them. Cheers! Dawn
August 27, 2019 at 1:23 pm
Sylvia Mary Grech
This looks so cute! Thanks for posting.
August 27, 2019 at 1:25 pm
dorothywiese
What a hoot!! Fun story and song. I’m sure kids will love both.
August 30, 2019 at 6:01 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thank you! I’m really looking forward to sharing the book (and the book trailer and song) with kids!
August 27, 2019 at 1:34 pm
Danielle Hammelef
Oh my! How much fun is this book? The title and cover alone tell me I’m going to laughing all the way through.
August 30, 2019 at 6:02 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thank you so much, Danielle. I remember when the designer was working on the cover, and I fell in love with it, too. Jacob’s art + the designer’s keen eye = Yarrr!
August 27, 2019 at 1:37 pm
supermario6
Can’t wait to get this!
August 30, 2019 at 7:07 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks! Send photos when you do! (I JUST received a photo from a friend who pre-ordered … her books arrived today even though they don’t officially release until October 8). She sent me a picture of the books propped up on the potty. : )
August 27, 2019 at 1:45 pm
Mia Geiger
Fun! Thank you for sharing this post!
Thank you for the opportunity for a critique!
August 27, 2019 at 1:58 pm
Cheryl Johnson
Love it and now I want the book!
August 30, 2019 at 6:03 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Yo-ho-ho! I sure hope so!! ; )
August 27, 2019 at 2:05 pm
bamauthor
Sounds like a ton of fun!
August 27, 2019 at 2:27 pm
Shelley
Love the song idea!
August 27, 2019 at 2:29 pm
Mirka Hokkanen
Oh my goodness! I love that trailer! Ill be off to request our local library gets a copy. 😊
August 30, 2019 at 6:04 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thank you SO MUCH, Mirka, for the kind words and for requesting from your library. Each and every library request sincerely helps a new book find its way in the world. I appreciate it!
August 27, 2019 at 2:51 pm
CindyC
Thanks for another great post and hilarious trailer.
August 30, 2019 at 6:09 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
I’m so glad it gave you a giggle! : )
August 27, 2019 at 3:03 pm
Dee Knabb
This has so much kid appeal. Congrats to Dawn and Annie!
August 30, 2019 at 6:14 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks, Dee! We couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out — I’m grateful to illustrator Jacob Souva for creating such a marvelous animated video that features our song.
August 27, 2019 at 3:25 pm
Bill Borders
This question will now haunt me forever. Or, until the book comes out. What a wonderfully engaging title and equally ensnaring song. I smell a winner—pun intended. 🙂
August 30, 2019 at 6:15 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
HaHaHaHa! I love all the punniness! Thanks for the giggle!
August 27, 2019 at 3:39 pm
Susan Johnston
Congrats on the new book! It sounds adorable.
August 27, 2019 at 3:41 pm
Jennifer Johnson
This looks like so much fun. The song is really catchy.
August 30, 2019 at 6:16 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
So glad you like it! (It was kid-tested… “Play it again! Play it again!” was music to my ears. : )
August 27, 2019 at 4:49 pm
Alicia G Lopez
So creative and love the catchy tune!
August 30, 2019 at 6:18 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Glad you like it! The tune is All Annie!
August 27, 2019 at 5:14 pm
Janet Parkinson Bryce
Wow! this is such a cute story. I can see my class of four year olds singing with the song, and then singing the song for the rest of the week! So Cute.
August 28, 2019 at 12:45 am
Annie Lynn
Dear Teacher Janet, my mom is an ESL Teacher of grownups, and she wasn’t sure if teachers would use this. But Dawn & I knew better! Thank you for your fun comment which I will proudly share with potty song doubters. ✌🏼💙🎶
August 30, 2019 at 6:22 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Dear Janet, I have a collection of story time lesson plans and other materials for teachers (and librarians) on this page on my website: https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2019/04/start-to-finish-story-time-expanded.html (Educators’ guides will be available from the same page…SOON…including materials for a Reader’s Theatre version of the book(s)). Enjoy and share!
August 27, 2019 at 5:18 pm
Karin Larson
What a terrific book trailer and song. So very catchy! Kids will love it.
August 30, 2019 at 6:23 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to sharing it with kids … at my first book event on International Talk Like a Pirate Day! (Sept 19)
August 27, 2019 at 5:26 pm
LeeAnn Rizzuti
Well there’s a song that will stick to your brain like a barnacle!! Great job, Dawn and Annie!
August 30, 2019 at 6:25 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
You are so clever, LeeAnn! Love it! (And YES, it DOES stick with you … )
September 9, 2019 at 12:53 am
Annie Lynn
Haha! Thanks so much LeeAnn!😊
August 27, 2019 at 5:49 pm
tinamcho
The song is great! Congrats, Dawn & Annie! I can picture students writing their own lyrics to the song, too, adding where they should & shouldn’t go potty!
August 28, 2019 at 12:53 am
Annie Lynn
Another great idea to add to the Lesson Plan Tina! Where was this book and everyone’s great ideas, like 20 yrs ago? I needed you man, I really did. There was no singing involved in Redbeard’s potty training. I do recall a jar of M&Ms though. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I think all authors should pair up with a kindie songwriter. It’s so much fun.
August 30, 2019 at 6:27 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
I LOVE that idea, Tina! I mentioned to another commenter above, but I’ll mention to you as well: I have a collection of story time lesson plans and other materials for teachers (and librarians) on this page on my website: https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2019/04/start-to-finish-story-time-expanded.html (Educators’ guides will be available from the same page…SOON…including materials for a Reader’s Theatre version of the book(s)). [This page on my website just happens to be where I also have posted the lesson plan you shared for YOUR book, RICE FROM HEAVEN! ; )
August 27, 2019 at 5:51 pm
Paige
Wow! How fun! Love the collaboration on this. Thank you for the give away!
August 30, 2019 at 7:12 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
So glad you enjoyed! We definitely had fun with it, too!!
August 27, 2019 at 6:01 pm
Writer on the run
Well, now you’ve done it! I’m going to be singing that song in my head all day! How fun and creative- congratulations, and thank you for the giveaway.
Love your line “ Sometimes life gives you signs…” -how true!
August 30, 2019 at 6:42 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks! (My mom just called me to tell me she’s been humming and singing the song for two solid days ! ; )
August 27, 2019 at 7:00 pm
wyszguy
Ha Ha! That was hilarious! Can’t wait to read the book!
August 30, 2019 at 6:59 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and listening!
August 27, 2019 at 7:38 pm
David McMullin
The song and the video are fantastic!!
August 30, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
So glad you enjoyed. I’m so grateful for Annie’s musical talent for the song and Jacob Souva’s artistic talent for the video.
August 27, 2019 at 8:03 pm
seschipper
You are right…catchy tune!!! 🙂
August 30, 2019 at 7:01 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Apologies in advance … it will stay with you … awhile. Enjoy ; !)
August 27, 2019 at 8:43 pm
Lucretia
What a lovely story about a fun collaboration. I so enjoyed hearing how everyone involved made wonderful memories while working on the song and book trailer. The song is very catchy! Looking forward to reading the book–and know exactly who on my list will be getting it for Christmas! Congratulations, Dawn and Annie–and the rest of your crew!
August 30, 2019 at 7:04 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thank you, Lucretia. This means so much to me. I’m happy to send signed book plate(s). Once you receive the books you’ve purchased, send me your address via a DM on Twitter or a contact form via my blog. Happy holiday shopping!
August 27, 2019 at 10:51 pm
Cinzia V.
Loved your post! Can’t wait to hear the song and read the book! C
August 28, 2019 at 12:19 am
Suzanne Lewis
What an engaging, fun book trailer! I love it!
August 30, 2019 at 7:13 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thank you! My heart is singing!
August 28, 2019 at 12:49 am
betlw
Oh, Dawn, I really love the song. The book looks fantastic and could be funny too. I’m looking forward to reading it. Loved how you came to the song and the book. Your trailer is so eye and ear catching.
August 30, 2019 at 7:18 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thank you for the kind words. I have to give credit where credit is due…Annie deserves all the praise for how great the song is, and illustrator Jacob Souva is the one who deserve all the kudos for the eye-catching visuals. (I will take credit for writing down the book title idea when my toddler said it years ago … and then sticking with the story for the years it took to get it just right for publication ; )
August 28, 2019 at 7:12 am
Ernie Tuesday
So nice to hear about this “merging of the muses!”
August 30, 2019 at 7:18 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
That’s a lovely way to say it, Ernie!
August 28, 2019 at 10:35 am
kcareywrites
I love the premise of your book! Hilarious! Tara – can you do a blog post on songs to accompany books? How did folks manage the studio fees?
August 30, 2019 at 7:25 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
In Annie’s case, I believe she has her own studio, which helps keep costs down. Annie was great about talking with me up front about what the costs would be so I could plan and budget. Also, her work model of having the author write the lyrics also helps keep outside costs down.
August 28, 2019 at 12:16 pm
Teresa Traver
The song is adorable, and I love the whole premise of the book. I might need to share this one with my 2 year old, as we’re trying to convince him to try the potty!
August 30, 2019 at 7:26 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Yarrr! Sounds like a good plan! (And the hope is that he’ll love the book long after potty-training … and well into potty-humoring ; )
August 28, 2019 at 12:43 pm
Arlene Schenker
What a great collaboration! I love the song and now am anxious to read the book. Thank you, Dawn, Annie and Tara.
August 30, 2019 at 7:28 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting us know! (I’ve just learned that books are now shipping for folks who pre-ordered … so you won’t have to stay anxious for long! ; )
August 28, 2019 at 2:30 pm
fireurchin
How much fun is this?? I love pirate stories, and I know what it’s like too need the potty! Love the cover – can really feel for this pirate and the colors are great!
I hope to be in this position one day – not needing a potty – having a songwriter aligned. Music has been a huge part of my life, mostly as a collector/ designer of playlist of “journey” events – including my own PIRATE PARTY DANCE. Music from pirate shows, sea shanties, wales, dolphins, ocean, deep sea liners, and music that just makes you flow with the feelings of a journey. Oh and costumes to try on, blindfold walking the plank, and find the treasure, no talking except for Pirate or Parrot. 2 hrs of moving to music. Let me tell you, aside from being a kid, there is nothing like being able to play as a child with other adults, and end up in a heap on the floor all wailing out whale sounds – so I totally get you!
Eager to read this book, hear the song, and share it forward.
Though I write myself, I have a local friend who does kids’ songs [for a living] and have let him know how much I’d love to illustrate one song in particular into a picture book, but being pre-published don’t seem to have the clout. I can still dream – or make another come to reality. It’s so great to hear about such collaborations happening.
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August 30, 2019 at 7:35 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Best wishes on getting your own sea shanty one of these days, Bonnie! I just took a look at your website, and saw the beautiful cows and cowboy boots you’ve painted as part of art-based fund-raising efforts. We had a similar artistic fund raiser in my town (Portland, Oregon), and some of the cows are still out in public spaces –they are some of my favorite pieces of public art! The boots would be a good match for my companion Where Does a Cowgirl Go Potty? book! ; )
August 28, 2019 at 4:49 pm
nicolesalterbraun
Absolutely LOVE the title! Hilarious. And so fun you got to collaborate and make a song to go with it
August 30, 2019 at 7:37 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thank you so much, Nicole. I love the title, too ; ) It was a “gift” from my son back when he was a toddler. Now he’s a senior in high school ; ) You can read the backstory here: https://taralazar.com/2018/11/06/one-key-revision/
August 28, 2019 at 5:31 pm
Kassy Keppol
So Fun!
August 29, 2019 at 11:33 am
Karan Greene
Yo Ho! So much fun!
August 30, 2019 at 7:05 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Glad you liked it! It was fun to be a part of, indeed!
August 29, 2019 at 1:57 pm
Shelly Hawley-Yan
This sounds amazing – and your process sounds like awesome fun!
August 30, 2019 at 6:50 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks much! … We did have a fun time! (and I wasn’t even in on the recording studio fun, just the emails and phone calls! ; !)
August 29, 2019 at 4:41 pm
Sheri Radovich
What a creative way to introduce a new book with a book trailer and pirates singing along. What a unique idea that a pirate ship is looking for a place to stop and let one pirate go potty. Good luck with your trailer and book sales.
August 30, 2019 at 6:49 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks for the well wishes!
August 29, 2019 at 9:05 pm
marty
What a fun post. Sounds like a great collaboration. Pirates and potties; 2 popular evergreen subjects. Win/win 🙂
August 30, 2019 at 12:18 am
Ashley Congdon (@AshleyCCongdon)
Potty books were a big contributor to my oldest learning how to use the potty. This looks like a great one to add when it comes time for my youngest to learn.
August 30, 2019 at 6:48 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
This book (and the companion book, Where Does a Cowgirl Go Potty?) are definitely a great fit for folks in potty-training-mode, but they will appeal to potty-humorists of all ages. My hunch is that the older kiddo will enjoy the books and the song/book trailer now : ) Have fun playing pirates!
August 30, 2019 at 8:03 am
betlw
I just listened to, “Where Does a Pirate Go Potty?” and it was terrific. So catchy and fun. Kids will love it! That trailer should help sell the book.
August 30, 2019 at 6:44 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Working on the song with Annie and team was a hoot … and Jacob Souva, the illustrator, did SUCH an amazing job with the animation for the video.
August 30, 2019 at 4:33 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks, Rose. And…although the official release date for this book, and the companion, “Where Does a Cowgirl Go Potty?” is Oct 8th, I’ve JUST discovered that the books are starting to ship now for folks who have pre-ordered. I just purchased some copies for myself, and should receive them next week, too. Wowza! Feel encouraged to request a copy wherever books are sold … or request that your local library add one or both books to their collection… and feel welcome to share the book trailer far and wide. We are grateful for your support!
August 30, 2019 at 5:06 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Whoops! this comment was intended as a reply to commenter, Rose, above.
August 31, 2019 at 6:01 am
Linda
I would love to win WHERE DOES A PIRATE GO POTTY? for my daughter who is going through potty training now.
September 3, 2019 at 11:40 am
Dawn Prochovnic
This book (and the companion book, Where Does a Cowgirl Go Potty?) are definitely a great fit for folks in potty-training-mode.. but they’ll also tickle the funny bone of potty-humorists of all ages ;! )
August 31, 2019 at 9:51 am
Natasha Wing
I’m going to guess the pirate goes potty on the poop deck.
September 3, 2019 at 11:36 am
Dawn Prochovnic
That is a good guess … but not this pirate … ;!)
August 31, 2019 at 10:44 am
Judy Sobanski (@jkspburg)
I loved it! Such a catchy tune! Kids will love singing this song!
September 2, 2019 at 11:15 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks, Judy! I look forward to singing it with kids, for sure!
September 2, 2019 at 7:31 pm
Carol Gordon Ekster
I loved hearing about this wonderful #kidlit collaboration and the trailer is wonderful. Can’t wait to read the book!
September 2, 2019 at 11:13 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks for your kind words, Carol. I’m so glad you liked the trailer … and I sincerely appreciate your recent mention on social media. Thanks so much!
September 3, 2019 at 10:10 pm
Samantha Gassman
What a great idea! PBs are so much like music already, it’s wonderful that these two have been combined. Would love a PB critique! 🙂
September 4, 2019 at 11:28 am
Angie
Songs, pirates, and potties! What a wonderful post! Congratulations to all. 🙂
September 4, 2019 at 3:36 pm
Kaylynn Johnsen
Love it. Seems like a natural collaboration.
September 6, 2019 at 4:46 pm
lillyarts
Supercalifragilistic TRAILER AND BOOK, I so loved it,
Did the pirate poop in the sea? I have to read this book now!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 9, 2019 at 12:48 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks for your enthusiasm! I hope the book gives you a giggle.
September 7, 2019 at 2:52 pm
Estela Bernal
Lovely! Hope to see you @ Green Bean on the 19th.
September 9, 2019 at 12:49 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
That would be great, Estela! I’m really looking forward to it. I hope to see you there (3:30 pm on Thursday, Sept 19)
September 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Lou
Oh my goodness, what fun, what fun! And some great new ideas. Congrats for both of you–ALL of you, really–trying something new!
September 18, 2019 at 12:53 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it : ) It’s been so much fun to be part of this creative team!
September 12, 2019 at 7:19 pm
Lisa Riddiough
Sooooo cute!! I love it! Thanks for the interview and musical fun.
September 18, 2019 at 12:54 pm
Dawn Prochovnic
Thanks for taking the time to check it out! Glad you enjoyed!