What Is Punk?

What Is Punk is a charming and engaging children's book. Illustrated entirely in Play-Doh, What Is Punk introduces young kids to the beginnings of Punk Rock. ORDER NOW: Amazon IndieBound Barnes & Noble

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I love the book. Thanks for making it. I was wondering why Patti Smith was not mentioned. I would give anything to see a clay figure of her! Thanks again. Becky at: lederman4-dot-com

Hey! Thanks for the note. Funny you mention a clay figure of Patti Smith -- Anny and I have talked a lot about that! We’re working on our second book now, and pretty sure there will be more in the hopper. I think we’re going to see a Play-Doh Patti before all is said and done! I mean... how could we not??

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Starman Lullaby

Child sit down, let me tell you a story. There’s a Starman, waiting in the sky. His name is David Bowie, And he’s going to sing you a lullaby.

He was a man of self-reinvention, Icon of androgyny. A master of sound and vision, He was always who he wanted to be.

Bowie gave us Ziggy Stardust – Ground control to Major Tom. His shining space-rock vision Lit the seventies like a bomb.

Then he flipped his style like a light switch And turned into the Thin White Duke. He was dapper, cool, and stylish, Buttoned up in a slim black suit.

Teaming up with the great Brian Eno, He created the Berlin Trilogy. Classics like Fame, and Heroes, and Low Signaled a creative apogee.

That’s just a fancy word for peak, But in this case I find it quite fitting. He was sly and witty and chic, A throne was wherever he was sitting.

More hits than you’ve heard of, It’s like they just kept on a’coming. China Girl, Let’s Dance, Modern Love, Even the Drummer Boy a’drumming.

Bowie could write a punk song, Then turn around with a soulful groove. He was glam and then he was techno, And he could make your dancing shoes move.

A musician, an artist, an icon, His creativity could not be contained. He left us a lesson to pass on: We can be heroes – if just for one day.

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The book that aims to teach toddlers about punk

Sean talks to Eric Morse, author of 'What is Punk?', a children's history book that aims to teach toddlers about the history and principles of the 1970s punk movement

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What Is Punk? belongs on the bookshelves of music-loving parents, because Morse’s creative, charming narrative and Yi’s unforgettable clay scenes bring to life the genesis of a music that’s all about freedom and energy, and they do so in an amusing way that has my kid excited to travel down the many rabbit holes of punk history.

Denver Westword

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Children book shopping Sunday! Everyone needs to get “what is punk” @heyho_letsdoh is the play doh queen who did @tijuanapanthers “set forth” claymation video

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Happy Birthday, Johnny!!

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>Tory Burch asked author Eric Morse to put together this guest playlist to commemorate the launch of What Is Punk?! Listen now!

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Once upon a time...

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“You're going to want to give What Is Punk? as a gift at every baby shower this year. Just don't be surprised if your niece ends up bleaching her hair blonde and tearing up her leather jacket at age six.” -- Bustle

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Help your kids discover punk music with 'What Is Punk?' children's book - Alternative Press

Parenting done right.

Wow! Alternative Press get in on the action, describing What Is Punk? “parenting done right.” 

High praise!!

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We Are Live!

What Is Punk? is officially on bookshelves now! And also on these virtual bookshelves: 

Amazon

IndieBound

Barnes & Noble

Akashic Books

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“What is Punk? Children’s Book Answers That Question With Clay Figures Of Iggy Pop And The Clash.” -- Dangerous Minds.

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Akashic Books has done their not-for-children viral children’s book Go the F*ck to Sleep one better: a specifically-for-children book that parents might want to read a hundred times over: What is Punk?

Bradley Spinelli, New York Magazine

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Behind-the-scenes photos of What Is Punk? featured in New York Magazine’s Bedford and Bowery blog!

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When you think of essential children’s books, you probably think of children’s books like hop on pop or peter rabbit, but there are also essential books like time to pee and the rabbit who wants to fall asleep

TLC names What Is Punk? one of their Top 5 Essential Children’s Books for 2015!!

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'What is Punk?' One author tries to answer the question for kids

Eric Morse first heard the term “punk” as a child while listening to the radio with his parents during the Christmas holidays. His response was instant. “I

Thanks to St. Louis Public Radio for this great interview of Eric Morse, author of What Is Punk?. (Did you know there’s still radio?)

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Thanks to St. Louis Public Radio for this great interview of Eric Morse, author of What Is Punk?. (Did you know there’s still radio?)