As the star of the long-running Fred Penner"s Place, broadcast on CBC and Nickelodeon, Fred Penner set the standard for bearded guys with guitars delivering fun, uplifting music for preschool children. After 20 years entertaining North American families, he continues to stand apart as an exceptional artist whose powerful music resonates with family values. His longevity as a performer, and his impact on children"s music, have been so pervasive that today"s young parents can"t hide their genuine excitement when meeting him in person.