The Fabulous Song

Story Don Gillmor Songs Michelle Campagne, Davy Gallant Illustrations Marie-Louise Gay
Singers Michael Burgess, Michelle Campagne, Lorne Elliott, David Francis, Davy Gallant, Deb Hay, Connie Kaldor, Daniel Lavoie, Harry Manx

Oh, that darn Frederic Pipin ! He’ll do anything to get out of learning how to play an instrument, much to the chagrin of his loving parents who named him after the great Chopin. One day however, the little fellow falls under the spell of an amazing conductor and owns up to his name by spinning some magic and writing a fabulous song!  
Age: 2-7 / Pub date: 2007

Author

Don Gillmor has written several children’s books, published in many countries. The original version of The Fabulous Song won the Mr. Christie Book Award and was nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Award.

Songwriters

Michelle Campagne is a founding member of the folk-roots group Hart-Rouge which has released over ten albums. The single Inconditionnel earned them a SOCAN award, for one of the most played songs on French commercial radio in 1990. Over the last 20 years, the band has performed throughout the world including appearances at the legendary Newport Folk Festival and the Francofolies festival in Larochelle, France.

Multi-instrumentalist and record producer, Davy Gallant has worked with Roch Voisine, Garou, Chloé Ste-Marie, Connie Kaldor, Lennie Gallant and Kaïn, amongst others.

Illustrator

Marie-Louise Gay has received the Vicky Metcalf Award, the Governor General’s Literature Award twice, the Ruth Schwartz Award, the Mr. Christie’s Book Award, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and has been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award as well as the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

Quotes from the press

“Bouncy and adventurous, beautiful and fun, both the tale and the music are treasures”
THE BLOOMSBURY REVIEW

“An instant winner”
TODAY’S PARENT

“Guaranteed to be a well-worn addition to any bookshelf or CD player”
TORONTO FAMILIES

Awards

Parents’ Choice Recommended Winner Award 

Independent Publisher Book Award - "Children’s Interactive" (Honorable Mention)

ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award – "Children’s Picture Book" (Finalist)

Juno Award (Canadian equivalent to a Grammy Award) –
"Children’s Album of the Year" (Nominee)