"A Picnic of Poems" Hits Bookshelves in The USA & Canada
January 2, 2012
Dawud's newest book/CD for children "A Picnic of Poems In Allah's Green Garden" is now available in North America at all major booksellers, including Barnes & Noble, Chapters / Indigo and Amazon.Com.
The Canadian Review of Materials has reviewed "A Picnic of Poems" in their December 2011 issue, saying:
"A Picnic of Poems In Allah's Green Garden" is a collection of 30 poems
that cover a range of topics. Through his poems, Dawud Wharnsby addresses the many fears and hopes of young children including, but not limited to, bullying, love and siblings.
Each of Wharnsby's poems beautifully illustrates one of life's many lessons. He imparts these morals by using everyday occurrences, such as the darkness of night. Wharnsby expertly balances the tone of his collection by interspersing lighthearted pieces between his more poignant poems.
The use of alliteration and rhyme throughout the book allows for a fun and playful quality that will be enjoyed by young readers. Wharnsby provides an educational component to his work by using Islamic words to aid in the understanding of Islamic concepts. Although "A Picnic of Poems In Allah's Green Garden" is clearly targeted to Islamic youngsters, children of all faiths will find value in this collection."
Read the original review by
Inderjit Deogun here.
From The Treasure Trunk: "To Catch A Thief"
January 1, 2012
With a new year upon us it is always exciting to think and plan for new projects. It is also beneficial (and sometimes even entertaining) to look back at where we have come from, what we have done in the past and how it has helped shape who we are.
Over the year ahead, Wharnsby.Com will be offering this new section called "From The Treasure Trunk". Each season we will share a video, song or selection of photos from some of Dawud's past ~ and usually obscure ~ creative work.
Here's a gem from the Canadian CTV program "Province Wide" (1992) which promotes the release of an educational film entitled "To Catch A Thief", starring a twenty year old Dawud (or "David" as he was known in those days) complete with a full head of shaggy hair. The nationally distributed 30 minute video was utilized by schools, police departments and support groups across Canada during the early to mid 1990's as a tool for helping children better understand the heavy repercussions of petty crime. It was produced by The John Howard Society and filmed on location in Dawud's hometown of Kitchener, Ontario.
