FICTION

Daddies Are Awesome

by Meredith COSTAIN
illus. by Polona Lovšin. 32p. Holt. May 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781627794527.
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PreS—A variety of dogs and their pups abound in this rhyming text extolling the virtues of fatherly love. Dads will play games and take their kids on grand adventures but also help with tough tasks like being brave or counting sheep when pups can't sleep. Costain's quaint story includes dads of all shapes and sizes, from poodles to huskies and everything in between. Lovšin's illustrations are playful and soft, depicting man's and puppy's best friend in touching and realistic renderings. Each page offers a new set of fathers and children, complete with a reason that dads are in fact awesome. The limited text and repetitive structure work together, making this an easy story for new readers. Families with young children will love sharing this tale together.
VERDICT A great read-aloud just in time for Father's Day and a solid purchase for any picture book collection.
Reviewed by Kaitlin Malixi, Virginia Beach Public Library, VA
This tribute in verse extols the virtues of loving (dog) fathers. "Daddies are playful. / They swing you around. / You ride on their shoulders / or hang upside down." The illustrations swing between sweet and goofy in their depictions of the various dogs partaking in father/child activities. The large font; repetitive structure; inviting use of white space; and happy, warm-eyed pooches combine for an accessible celebration of fatherhood.
 , May 01, 2016

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