in a snap,
and like to take a
cozy nap.
Dads are quick to
share a snack
or carry you on
piggyback ... "
I know two little girls who would love to have this book to share with their dad tomorrow. He is a wonder, and they know it.
Ms. Murray begins with human dads; one is waiting at the bottom of the slide, one is carrying his child on his shoulders, and one is pushing a toddler in a stroller while watching his other children on a bike and scooter.
Then, she shows her young readers that dads of the animal kingdom do similar things with their young. Need help to get fruit that is too high? Lifting is a dad's job. Need to stay warm and dry? Yep, there's a dad right there to provide protection from the snow and cold.
In rhyming couplets sure to appeal to the target audience, readers take in all the tasks that dads happily do to make their young happy and safe. As an eagle swoops down to catch a fish for two downy eaglets awaiting lunch, children will recognize that their dads fish, too. Animal dads do many of the same things that human dads do. They play games, take naps, shave, provide protection, fetch dinner. There is no end to the attention and love they so freely give.
"And dads would rarely miss the chance ...
to strut their stuff and dance, dance, dance!"
The final three spreads return to the human dads from the beginning of our story. They are all still busy doing what dads do when spending time with their children.
Thumbnail sketches by Amber Alvarez are accompanied by a few pertinent, descriptive sentences concerning each of the animals featured. Her warm and lively illustrations add charm, and are sure to bring smiles to the faces of those sharing this delightful book. Bright and attractive, they match the rhyming text in just the right way.
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