Trent Willmon Narrates New Children's Book‏

Multi-talented country music artist Trent Willmon just added children’s book narrator to his long list of accomplishments. Trent lends his voice to the reading of The Knock-Kneed Cowboy: A Tale of Being “Just Right”…Just As We Are. Written and illustrated by Willmon’s mother, Billie Willmon Jenkin, The Knock-Kneed Cowboy is a story for kids and anyone whose self acceptance could use a boost.

Jenkin wrote the story for her sons when they were children and recently self-published the work. “Most people’s beliefs about their worth come from others’ opinions of them. I was determined that kids know that they don’t have to let others’ ideas about them become their own. I see the book as an adventure in self-acceptance and I’m delighted that Trent agreed to record this book. Even kids who are not terrific readers will be motivated to read along with Trent and will grasp exactly what I intended for them to.”

“I love the book,” Willmon says. “It was taken from a story Mom made up for my brother and me when we were kids. Casey is a knock-kneed cowboy who wants to be bow-legged like all his peers. When the book starts out, you think it’s just for elementary-school kids. But as you read on, you realize it’s a parable about all of us who feel ‘different.’ It’s a message – and a fun tale – for all ages.”

As Willmon reads the story, available on a three CD set, he becomes characters like Honey - a fifth-grade girl, Grandpa, Troubles - a bad-luck cow dog and Gus - the fairy god-frog.

“I’ve enjoyed Trent’s vocal power on his CDs and in his concerts; I can hardly wait to hear him read Knock-Kneed Cowboy. Reluctant readers and those of us who spend a lot of time in the car will love the opportunity to listen to him read this book,” one fan stated.