The Very Best Daddy of All

By Marion Dane Bauer

Book Overview

Some animal daddies comfort their babies, or hold them tight, or face every danger for them. But the little boy in this heartwarming story knows his daddy does all of that--and more--for him and is the very best daddy of all. In the tradition of her New York Times best-selling story My Mother Is Mine , Marion Dane Bauer celebrates the love and bond between parents and their children. Featuring Leslie Wu's glowing illustrations, this loving message is perfect for sharing at Father's Day or anytime.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416985174
• ISBN13: 9781416985174
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Little Simon
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 6.0"
• Age Range: 2 to 4 years
• Grade Range: Preschool

Customer Reviews

Daddy loved it!

I got this book for my husband from our infant daughter for Christmas this year. He got tears in his eyes when he read it, so I would say it's a great book!

Direct from the Animal Kingdom....

This review first appeared in the "Ephrata (PA) Review." Real-life examples from the animal kingdom highlight the varied roles animal fathers play in their offsprings' lives. The text is bare bones. "Some daddies build you a house" accompanies a picture of a fish carrying seawood in his mouth to an emerging structure. Realistic and richly textured pastels focus on the father-offspring duos--gorillas, birds, prairie dogs, foxes, zebras, horses, and finally, a human dad and child. The illustrator adeptly plays with light, adding depth and interest to the illustrations. Young animal lovers will appreciate "The Very Best Daddy of All" and they can sign and give to their own best daddy the greeting card enclosed in the book.

Beautiful, short and sweet for preschoolers

A very simple rhyme is illustrated here with lovely pastels; realistic pictures of various animal fathers caring for their young. The message seems to be that daddies protect and provide for their babies, not just humans. I think this book would be the ideal read for Father's Day. The Very Best Daddy of All is sweet and shows fatherly love in a way that children will universally appreciate. It can also be used to open discussion with your kids about food, behaviors and survival in the animal kingdom. Recommended. -Andrea, aka Merribelle