A Bob Dylan children's book anyone?
Of all the Bob Dylan songs in his back catalogue, the lyrics for Forever Young are probably the best bet for a children's book... which is exactly what's happened in a book called, you guessed it, Forever Young.
Due to be published in October, the illustrated lyrics are a "heart warming and meaningful story about the importance of doing good" according to the Simon and Schuster publishers' press release. The synopsis of the tale is: "May you build a ladder to the stars/ And climb on every rung/ May you stay forever young."
The 40 page picture book is illustrated by artist Paul Rogers and is aimed at children aged three and up. Publication date is set fot October 6, 2008. I can't wait for the Maggie's Farm book... or maybe Leopardskin Pillbox Hat? So many options... click here to preorder.
Surely Slow Train Coming's "God Gave Names To All The Animals" is a contender for the Dylan lyric-as-kids-book treatment...seeing as it already IS a kids singalong song...
"He saw an animal up on a hill
Chewing up so much grass until she was filled.
He saw milk comin' out but he didn't know how.
'Ah, think I'll call it a cow.'"
Best Dylan lyric ever.
Posted by: PaulFuzz | 04/16/2008 at 12:17 PM