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Songwriter - Author - Poet - Music Entertainer for Kids

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when you smile album cover
WHEN YOU SMILE - A 2008 Parents' Choice Recommended CD!
"Singer-songwriter Eric Ode's clever lyrics, gentle wit and compassion for the uncertainties in a kids' life are a winning combination." - Parents' Choice Foundation
Click here to learn more about the album.
Click here for photos from the CD release party.
Hi! I'm Eric Ode, a songwriter, author, and poet for kids and families. I'm glad you stopped by! Here you can learn about my programs for schools and libraries. You can check out my schedule for upcoming concerts and events, read a few poems, and take a peek at my CDs, DVD, and books. Those links to the left take you to other pages in my children's music and poetry web site. And below are more music and poetry links for kids. Enjoy! Oh, and while you're here, drop me an email! I'd love to hear from you!

tall tales of the wild west poems
Happy Tales to You!
Tall Tales of the Wild West (And a Few Short Ones)
Cowpokes, bandits, and barrel racers - these western folks have never been so funny! Everything you once thought of the rough-and-tumble Wild West is about to change with this hilarious collection of cowboy poetry. (Meadowbrook Press) Learn more...

Written by Eric Ode - Illustrated by Ben Crane                      Stay up-to-date. Sign up for Eric's e-newsletter.

* AUTHOR VISITS *
Dear Educator - As a former elementary teacher, I would look forward to sharing the day with your students. We'll use music and poetry to open doors to the writing process. Here is a bit of information regarding author visits, assemblies, & workshops.

school visit video
** SCHOOL VIDEO! **
Educators: I would like to help you get your students excited about writing.
Please click here for a brief video about assemblies and workshops. Link takes you to my MySpace site.
Eric Ode music DVD
NEW! Welcome to the Workshop (DVD) -10 songs! 100 smiles!
Songs, surprises and silliness wait around the corner as Eric sets out to repair his A-flat Shnooglehorn. The library, zoo, and amusement park are all musical destinations. Learn more.
* A Telly Bronze Award! *  
* A KIDS FIRST! All Star Endorsement! *

Three New Books of Poetry!
I Hope I Don't Strike Out is a home run - a collection of nutty sports poems from some of your favorite poets. (Meadowbrook Press). Also newly released, I have three poems in two of ABDO Publishing's new six book series, each inviting students to read, write, and recite poetry.

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Deep Rooted Music, LLC
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