Sunshine On My Shoulders

By John Denver, Christopher Canyon (Illustrator)

Part of the John Denver & Kids! series

Discover the joy of sunshine and friendship through a musical journey with a father and daughter.

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32 pages· 162 words· Est. 3 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Join a charming little girl and her father on a sunlit adventure filled with music, laughter, and nature's wonders. As they explore the world around them, they learn about the beauty of friendship and the importance of preserving our environment. With a guitar in hand and critters all around, this delightful tale, inspired by John Denver's song, invites young readers to sing along and cherish life's simple joys. Will their day in the sun inspire you to see the world differently?

From the publisher

A book on CD for kids, Sunshine on my Shoulders follows the lyrics of a song by John Denver making it the perfect sing along book for toddlers. This preschool music book is a great teaching tool for young readers about the world around us and our responsibility to preserve and protect it.This exuberant adaptation of John Denver’s famous song is “sure to make you smile,” even on a dark and cuddly evening with your child. It helps if you can sing–the musical score is included–or just pop in the CD that comes with the hardback edition of the book. Sunshine On My Shoulders celebrates friendship, sunshine and the simple joy of being together. A charming little girl and her father (who kind of looks like John Denver) enjoy a day together in the sun with a guitar, butterflies, a cat, a mouse, and lots of other critters. Canyon’s illustrations abound with light, color and lots of humorous detail.

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