SONGS FOR KIDS WHO LIKE TO THINK -- by Bill Pere Well written, thought-provoking songs for kids and adults. These are songs that will exercise your mind and foster discussion between parents and adults. "Give the Children a Tomorrow" is the first collaboration between Bill Pere and Les Julian, who between them have won 8 national awards and who have also written 'Donkey in a Ditch' which Parent's Choice Magazine called "the best children's song about a moral dilemma ever written". "Homonculus", the story of kids taunting a disabled man and being put in their place by a little girl is a powerful experience. "Pegasus" and "Anyone Can Make Music" are great lessons while being fun to listen to. The same mastery of cinematic story-telling songs which have made Bill's adult CD's (Crest of a Wave, High School My School, and Cityscape) so enduring and broad in their appeal is evident here, in this kid-friendly musical world. This is the first in a series of three related CD's, "Songs for Kids Who Like to Think", "Songs for Kids with Common Scents", and "Songs for Kids Who Touch the Stars". There are recurring characters and musical themes that tie these together. 13 Tracks, 48 minutes, LYRIC SHEET INCLUDED ! BILL PERE - background highlights (see also http://www,billpere.com) -- The nationl IMC 2003 Independent Artist of the Year -- Official Connecticut State Troubadour appointed 1995 by CT Commission on the Arts -- President, Connecticut Songwriters Association -- Founder and Executive Director, LUNCH (Local United Network to Combat Hunger) raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for hunger relief programs in Connecticut through benefit concerts -- 13 CD's of original songs recorded and released -- 22 original theater plays produced -- Producer of the Harry Chapin Legacy Concert series -- International appearances and performances with the Steve Chapin Band -- Citation by the Connecticut State Legislature for Community Service through Music -- 1997 Citizen of the Year Award from Mystic Chamber of Commerce -- 1995 Community Service Award from International Artists Cooperative -- Song "The Wish" selected for inclusion on compilation CD produced by Rhode Island-based Artists Against Hunger -- Editor, Connecticut Songsmith -- Member Music Educators National Conference -- Author "Songcrafters Coloring Book" -- Published articles in numerous music industry publications including "Songwriters Market" -- 1981 and 1991 Connecticut Songwriter of the Year Two-time recipient, CSA Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education through Music -- First recipient of the CSA Renaissance Award for multiple music achievements, presented by Pete Seeger, 1995