A Day with Dad

By Bo R. Holmberg

Book Overview

A child's visit with Dad is a day full of quiet pleasures in a genuine, tender story many young readers will relate to. Tim lives with his mom. His dad lives in another town. But today, Tim's dad is coming on the train so the two can spend the whole day together -- just Tim and Dad. Everywhere the pair goes -- the movie theater, the pizzeria, the library -- Tim proudly tells the people they meet, "This is my dad " At the end of the day, Tim is sad to see his dad go but knows that they'll be together again soon. Author Bo R. Holmberg and illustrator Eva Eriksson offer a sensitive and honest portrait of a special day between father and son.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076363221X
• ISBN13: 9780763632212
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.0" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Today Tim's dad has come to spend the day with him

Written by teacher Bo R. Holmberg, A Day with Dad is a simple children's picturebook about a boy named Tim who shares the day with his dad. Tim lives with his mom and his dad lives in another town, but today Tim's dad has come to spend the day with him. They eat hot dogs together, go to see a cartoon movie, and visit the library. Tim is proud and happy to introduce his dad to everyone he meets. At last it is time for Tim's dad to take the train home. "'Excuse me,' Dad announces to the people in the train car. 'Can I say something?' Everyone stops and stares at him. 'Well,' Dad says, 'this is Tim. He is my son. He is the best son anyone could have.'" The simple, gentle illustrations add the perfect touch in this ideal book for helping a child get accustomed to the unfortunate necessity of seeing a separated parent only on certain days.