The song is Raha, from Sali Oyugi's album The Return. Used with permission.
David Rowinski
David has held the world in his hands as easily as he has held a paint brush, and with as much reverence as holding his children. Born and raised in New Jersey, he might have come to life in Kenya, where he went after meeting his wife, and new definitions for people that expand beyond color and money; definitions that are based on hard work, kindness and fellowship. His first book is called The Open Pillow, a story that teaches children to think exponentially, and that there is a purpose for everyone. The Open Pillow features the amazing illustrations of Dea Lenihan.
Featured at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Everyone is a perfect size for something. Pillow wanted to have a purpose. He wanted to be useful to someone but he seemed to be too small -- just big enough for an ant’s head, and ants do not use pillows. So pillow watched others and learned to wait and grow until the day came when he was big enough to serve a very important purpose. A portion of the proceeds of sale go to water.org to provide sustainable sources of clean water to communities in need. |