Because I Am Your Daddy
What’s inside...
How much do fathers love their children? Enough to fly them to school in a plane? Enough to dig for the biggest dinosaur the world has ever known? From exploring dark caves to leading a marching band to even being a space alien, a father's love is unconditional, and he will do anything to make sure all of his child's dreams come true. The dynamic duo of Sherry North and Marcellus Hall team up once again to treat parents and children to a story that celebrates affection with imagination. Because I Am Your Daddy is a great read-aloud book at storytime or a soothing book at bedtime, and an ideal gift for new fathers on Father's Day. F&P level: K. Praise for Because I Am Your Daddy: 'Daddy/daughter bedtime reading doesn't get any cozier. The text is accompanied by Hall's fun and stylishly retro watercolors.' -BookPage. 'This selection is a perfect Father's Day pick.' -School Library Journal. 'Hall's airy, retro-flavored watercolors depict the father's artfully exaggerated roles. A stylish depiction of fatherly devotion.' -Publishers Weekly. 'The loving bond between parent and child is at the core of the story, and the joy is as much in the hugs as in the imaginative play.' -Booklist. 'Hall's simply gorgeous retro-styled watercolors depicting a dad with his dark-haired daughter and her dolly go to town with each premise--the image of the three of them surfing is nothing short of breathtaking in its jewel-toned splashy motion.' -Kirkus reviews. Also available by Sherry North and Marcellus Hall. Praise for Because You Are My Baby: 'Rhythms reminiscent of those in Margaret Wise Brown's Runaway Bunny. The sentimental text is balanced by simple geometric shapes that evoke rockets, sea life, and airplanes adventuring happily together in uncluttered spreads.' -Booklist. 'Wry but always inviting images. lifts a familiar premise far above the ordinary.' -Publishers Weekly. Also available from Marcellus Hall. Praise for City I Love: [STAR] 'Many added layers of narrative delight as well as beautiful colors and an eye-catching sense of design. This book is really special, a global tour de force.' -School Library Journal, starred review. [STAR] 'Hall's watercolor urban scenes capture the big city's scale while depicting both its bustle and its quieter corners.' -Kirkus, starred review. F&P level: Z
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the child feels when their daddy does different things for them?
What are some ways the daddy shows love to his child in the story?
If you could spend a whole day with Daddy, what would you like to do?
How do you show love to the people you care about?
What's your favorite part of the story, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child to think about fun things they like to do with family members.
Pause after reading about each activity the daddy and child do together, and relate it to similar activities you have done with your child.
Encourage your child to talk about their emotions by asking how they would feel in the same situations as the child in the book.
After reading, spend some time doing an activity mentioned in the book with your child to reinforce the bonding theme.
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the reading more dynamic and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of paternal love
Explanation: The story showcases various ways a father expresses love and care for his child, depicting scenes of shared activities and expressions of unconditional support.
Real-World Application: Children can appreciate and recognize the different ways love can be shown by their parents, leading to a deeper emotional connection and security.
Example Lesson: Creative imagination
Explanation: Through various hypothetical scenarios, the book encourages children to use their imagination about different roles and adventures with their dad.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to engage in creative play, enhancing their cognitive abilities and fostering a strong bond through shared imaginative activities.
Example Lesson: Understanding diverse roles in life
Explanation: The dad in the story imagines being in various professional roles, showing that one person can have many roles, responsibilities, and skills.
Real-World Application: Children can learn that they have the potential to be versatile and adapt to different roles as they grow, boosting their confidence and curiosity about various career paths and hobbies.