Take Me Home, Country Roads (Hardcover with CD) (West Virginia) (John Denver)

By car, pickup, minivan and motorcycle, members of a family go up, down and around the hills of West Virginia, heading for a family reunion at Grandma and Grandpa’s country home! This wonderful celebration of nature and family ends with a hayride and a hoedown. It’s all about country, music and family. Sing and read along with John Denver’s famous Take Me Home Country Roads CD that comes with the hardcover edition of this beautifully illustrated children’s book.

Christopher Canyon is the illustrator for several award winning picture books for children. His work has also appeared in many posters and national publications including “Natural History” Magazine. Although he produces a variety of work in many styles, he is most recognized by his highly detailed and colorful nature paintings. His work is true to life and yet has a magical quality that is well suited to children. Christopher received his formal art training at the Columbus College of Art & Design in central Ohio where he resides with his wife, Jeanette and their cat, Goppy. When Christopher isn’t working in his studio he enjoys visiting schools, libraries, speaking at special events, and providing programs for children and adults.