Dee Snider’s lyrics to Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It” form the basis of a new children’s picture book of the same name. It is the latest in the Lyricpop series of books based on song lyrics.
With lyrics by Dee Snider and illustrations by Margaret McCartney, this picture book follows three toddlers on a mission to defy their parents, whether it be lunchtime, bath time, or bedtime. We’re Not Gonna Take It is a story both parents and children can relate to, and a song they can enjoy together.
Snider says, “Seeing the images attached to the lyrics was shocking to me at first. I never imagined the song being relative to toddlers and infants and small children, but the realization was that rebellion is one of our first instincts.”
Other books in the series include Otis Redding’s “Respect” famously covered by Aretha Franklin, Brian Wilson’s “Good Vibrations” from The Beach Boys, and Christine McVie’s “Don’t Stop” from Fleetwood Mac.
The book is on sale now.
