Rodgers and Hammerstein's My Favorite Things Picture Book

by James Warhola (Illustrator), Oscar Hammerstein II (Lyrics), Richard Rodgers (Composer)

Ever-popular lyrics from The Sound of Music come to life in playful new illustrations of cream-colored ponies, dancing pigs in white dresses with blue satin sashes, and wild geese that fly to the moon on their wings.

Genres: Picture Books

14 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1994

About the author

James Warhola is an American artist who has illustrated more than two dozen children's books since 1987. Prior to that, he illustrated science fiction and fantasy paperback covers. His paintings are showcased in the permanent collection of the Warhola Museum in Medzilborce, Slovakia, a museum devoted entirely to the work of artists in his family.

A native of Smock, a coal-mining region in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, and of Rusyn origin, he is the son of Paul Warhola, Andy Warhol's oldest brother. He lives with his wife in New York State.

Reviews

[skcocnaH · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love thee lyrics to this song, but the illustrations were kinda freaky.

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I dare you not to sing! The classic song gets adorable and whimsical illustrations of a variety of animals celebrating favorite things.

[Tricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

hopefully a good selection for boogie woogie books. lyrics of the song are accented by very sweet pictures.