BIO ~ Andy Gutman
A self-described “boring businessman” by day.
The Detroit father unleashes his creative side at night while the world is asleep. He has written and produced numerous songs, including song accompaniments to his children’s books. Gutman’s children’s books highlight important values including trust, love, and kindness.
His greatest accomplishment is his daughter, Rylee, who becomes more amazing with each passing day and has inspired the message behind Gutman’s books.
In the business side of his life, he is the president of Farbman Group, a multi-generational commercial real-estate firm based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Andy Gutman is the author of children’s books.
Charlie the Caterpillar, Be Kind, What Can I Be Today, Even, Stand Tall, Pop Lullaby, Life Lessons from Brilliant Detroit (Written with kids from Non-Profit Brilliant Detroit), My First Day of Kindergarten (Written with kids from Beachwood Elementary School), From Fearful to Fearless (Written with kids from Beachwood Elementary School), and most recently, Business Raccoon.
Check out his books here: https://www.gutcheckbooks.com
Business Raccoon, ISBN 979-8245440477, $9.95 Paperback, $2.99 eBook, 24 pages, 2026. Available on Amazon.
Reviews ~ For Business Racoon – Sweet, softhearted, and wonderfully entertaining, a delightful rhyming picture book with excellent illustrations that invites children to explore numbers, languages, and the fun of learning.
Grady Harp – Amazon Top 100 Hall of Fame Reviewer = 5-Stars Business Raccoon is joyful, clever, and irresistibly fun, a book that celebrates curiosity, confidence, and being delightfully yourself. With playful rhyme and a lovable hero, Andy Gutman delivers a story kids will want to read again and again.
Mike Ball , Erma Bombeck Award‑Winning Author – With its rhythmic charm, expressive illustrations, and a hero who can close a deal and raid a trash can with equal confidence, Business Raccoon is a delightful addition to any child’s library.
Flying Books Review 5-Stars – All of Andy’s stories emphasize the importance of love and kindness and encourage imagination. Business Raccoon is no exception, from its witty lines, inspiring characterization, and eye-catching illustrations!
Lauren Lee Writer and Editor – A lively readaloud that turns ‘businesses into pure play, catchy rhyme, bright visuals, and kidfriendly humor that sparks early number sense, language curiosity, and big imagination.
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Librarian Book Connoisseur – My favorite kind of picture book: clever enough for adults, playful for kids. The chorus is impossible not to chant, and the ‘trashtotreasure’ raccoon hero is an instant bedtime favorite.
Lloyd Russell Amazon Reviewer – With rhythmic momentum and a lovable character whose equal parts sharp and sweet, Business Raccoon is pure fun, the kind of story kids beg to hear again (and again).
