Man Gave Names to All the Animals
Bob Dylan is moving into children’s books. Sterling Children’s Books will be publishing a picture book edition of Dylan’s classic song, “Man Gave Names to All the Animals.” Artist Jim Arnosky, inspired by the vibrancy of Dylan’s lyrics, created the illustrations for the book. “From the first time I heard it, the lyrics created pictures in my mind of a land of primeval beauty,” said Jim. “I thought this vision would make a dream of a book, and I asked for Bob Dylan’s permission to make this dream come true. Happily, he said yes.” Senior Editor Meredith Mundy notes, “Jim has outdone himself with the lush, detailed illustrations, and we couldn’t be more delighted to have this opportunity to work with Bob Dylan.” Adds Frances Gilbert, VP, Publisher of Sterling Children’s Books, “When we published the picture book of Puff, the Magic Dragon, which has sold a million copies, we realized how strongly folk songs resonate across generations. We’re equally confident Bob Dylan’s fans will enjoy sharing Man Gave Names to All the Animals with the children in their lives.” The book will hit stores in September and will also include a CD with the original recording from Dylan’s “Slow Train Coming” album.
