Hello, friends! Our book today is My Dad, My Rock, written by Victor D.O. Santos and illustrated by Anna Forlati, a very tender ode to the relationship between father and son. When Oliver (identified by name on the back cover but not within the story) innocently asks his father why his grandpa “disappeared,” it sparks … Continue reading My Dad, My Rock (Victor D.O. Santos)
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Three Squeezes (Jason Pratt)
Hello, friends! We’re back after our move to share a beautiful tale with you. Our book today is Three Squeezes, written by Jason Pratt and illustrated by Chris Sheban, a touching ode to the love between a father and child. As a baby naps on a blanket in the grass, his father gently takes his … Continue reading Three Squeezes (Jason Pratt)
Hooked (Tommy Greenwald)
Hello friends and Happy Father’s Day! Our review today is Hooked, written by Tommy Greenwald and illustrated by David McPhail, a fishing story of father and son. To Joe, there’s no better way to spend a day than a fishing trip. He enjoys the peaceful quiet and being alone with his imagination. More than anything, … Continue reading Hooked (Tommy Greenwald)
Dad And The Dinosaur (Gennifer Choldenko)
Hello, friends! Today’s book is Dad And The Dinosaur, written by Gennifer Choldenko and illustrated by Dan Santat, a poignant story about fear, courage, and the bond between fathers and sons. Nicholas is afraid of some things: the dark, the bushes where the big bugs live, the world under the manhole covers, even the opposing … Continue reading Dad And The Dinosaur (Gennifer Choldenko)
Edison’s Tackle Box (Meghan Colvin)
(Note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the author in exchange for an honest review.) Hello, everybody! Today's book is Edison's Tackle Box, written by Meghan Colvin and illustrated by Cole Roberts, a sweet story about a boy, his dad, and a very special fishing trip. Edison loves to … Continue reading Edison’s Tackle Box (Meghan Colvin)
