Two veteran Peterborough musicians have launched a new book of poetry for children — about vegetables.
The Radish is Reddish and Other Vegetable Poems contains short poems about vegetables written by Hank “Washboard Hank” Fisher with illustrations by Willie “Catfish Willie” Lindsay.
“The Radish is Reddish is a humorous celebration of vegetables aimed at children, who as we all know should eat their vegetables,” reads a media release.
This is not the first collaboration between Washboard Hank and Catfish Willie, who have performed together for over 10 years in the western swing cartoon and western band Catfish Willie and the Buckle Busters.
As an entertainer of both children and adults, Washboard Hank is well known for producing jingles and thought-provoking songs that convey a serious message in a funny way.
He has performed at numerous children’s festivals across Canada, and has also appeared on television shows including The Elephant Show, Mr. Dressup, and Shining Times Station.
A graduate of three art schools in Toronto, Catfish Willie was a natural choice to illustrate the book.
“His illustrations perfectly convey the humour and whimsy of Hank’s poems,” reads the media release. “The purpose of this book is to spread the long-held love of vegetables that both Willie and Hank enjoy.”
Copies of the book can be purchased at The Toy Shop 180 Charlotte Street in downtown Peterborough (705-742-6294), or you can contact Washboard Hank through Facebook.
This story has been updated with details about where you can buy the book.
