President Obama goes to Alaska

Prepared to face the whipping winds and frigid temperatures of the Last Frontier, “President Obama goes to Alaska” is a 21 inch handmade doll created by Maine artist and musician Shana Barry. Wearing a soft and warm parka, furry pants, mittens, and boots of wool lined with fur, this Obama doll would fare well even in the harshest weather. Here’s a link to more pictures.

Gwendolyn: A new doll

This is Gwedolyn, a 10-inch doll I made last week for Sue.

A Pink Whale and a Very Tall Tree is reviewed

Shana Barry’s family album A Pink Whale and a Very Tall Tree has been receiving some really great reviews. Here’s what people are saying:

“A beautiful, quiet, mysterious album that honors kids by challenging their perceptions and vocabularies.” – Kids Music that Rocks more

“One of my favorite things about this music is its ability to calm my children…That is a wonderful feat in our crazy, busy, go go world.” – Eco Child’s Play more

“Beautiful, weaving tales…songs that are chock full of wild imagery and ideas…reminiscent of acoustic Jewel, the soft guitar is all that is needed to provide a musical foundation for Barry to tell her creative stories. – The Opinionated Parent more

Other reviews: The Portland Phoenix, Out with the Kids, Zooglobble

President Obama, Hawaii in the news

Nancy Arcayna of the Honolulu Star Bulletin wrote a great story about the Obama dolls. Read it here.