Dear Hug Bug Pals,

I want to wish our neighbours to the south a very Happy Thanksgiving! The past two months have been very exciting, as I launched my new Web Site and released a brand new CD, “Diamonds by the Sea”, co-produced with my son, Matt Diamond, and the talented Hug Bug Band. (Matt co-wrote “Ottie the Otter” and “Sharks Need Their Fins”.) We promise that you will be singing, whistling and dancing all the way through! You can also download my album on iTunes or Amazon!

‘Tis the Season!

The holidays are a time to sing together, share stories and play! I have been ringing in the holiday season locally, with family concerts last weekend at the Lansdowne Centre and Semiahmoo Shopping Centre.

On Saturday, December 5th, I’ll be performing another Family Holiday Delight concert at City Square in Vancouver from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please join me if you’re in the area!

Are you still looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for your little one? My children’s book, Slippery Fish in Hawai’i, makes a great gift! It measures just 5″ x 6″ x 0.5″ (126mm x 152mm x 13mm).

You’ll also find seasonal music on sale in my online store, including The Christmas Gift and Bonjour l’hiver.

Click here to see more sale items.

A Gift for Newsletter Subscribers!

Free Song Download!

Until December 2, 2015, I’m offering my newsletter subscribers only a free download of “Ottie the Otter”. Click here (or on the image of Ottie the Otter below) to go to the product page in my store, and then click on “Add to Cart”. [Not a newsletter subscriber yet? Click here to sign up now so you’ll be eligible for future offers!]

At checkout, enter coupon code winter15hb – you’ll then see a credit in your shopping cart of $0.99 for the song purchase. Then just proceed through checkout to get immediate access to your song download!

(If you aren’t purchasing any other items, you won’t be asked to enter a credit card. We do need your name, address, and Email address though, to process the order and give you access to the download file.)

By Charlotte Diamond and Matt Diamond
Copyright © Charlotte Diamond Music 2012 SOCAN

1.
Ottie the Otter, swimming in the water,
Doing what an otter ought to do,
See her floating on her back, back, back,
Opening a clam with a smack, smack, smack!
Smack, smack, smack on her back, back, back!
2.
Ottie the Otter, swimming in the water,
Doing what an otter ought to do,
See her dive to the deep, deep, deep,
Scooping up urchins to eat, eat, eat.
Eat, eat, eat from the deep, deep, deep …
Smack, smack, smack on her back, back, back!

3.
Ottie the Otter, swimming in the water
Doing what an otter ought to do
See her floating on a bed of kelp,
Calling to her pup with a yelp, yelp, yelp.
Yelp, yelp, yelp in the kelp, kelp, kelp…
Eat, eat, eat from the deep, deep, deep …
Smack, smack, smack on her back, back, back!

Special “Hugs and Wishes” to you and your
family for a Happy Holiday and a
Peaceful New Year 2016!

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