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Every daddy is different—and that makes them even more special!

"Some daddies teach you about the world. Others attend tea parties. Some help turn blankets into forts. Others hold you steady while you pedal."

This rollicking showcase of daddies celebrates the incredible diversity of modern fathers. The inclusive cast of characters—including a two-dad family, a single dad, and a stay-at-home dad—highlights the bond between daddy and child as they play, learn, comfort, and laugh their way through everyday life. This open-hearted ode to fatherhood will give readers new appreciation for how their own fathers and father-figures shine in their own unique ways.

Some Daddies is the perfect gift for a new dad, Father's Day, or any occasion for parents and educators to read with their kids. Carol Gordon Ekster's playful text is illustrated with the quirky, colorful artwork of Javiera Maclean Alvarez, making this picture book a wonderful read-aloud.

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    • Kirkus

      April 15, 2022
      An ode to fathers of all sorts. "Every daddy is different!" So goes the refrain found sporadically before page turns throughout this book. It's also the central message, one that's captured in the illustrations, which feature fathers who range in terms of race, appearance, age, and ability. The brightly colored and modern artwork is pleasing, if somewhat pedestrian. The text includes challenging terms, such as multisyllabic or concept words, as well as less common words and phrases (whistling, dense, and protective gear). Commendably, the book reinforces the reality that fathers and father figures aren't always a biological relation and may not be a primary caregiver: "Some daddies are yours from the time you are born. Others are favorite grownups, chosen for a special day...or all your life. Some pick you. Some you pick. Others share you with another daddy." The point is well expressed and illustrated, but for all the book does well, text and art lack vivacity, and it's unlikely that children will be clamoring for this one. (This book was reviewed digitally.) Beneficial and pleasant, if uninspired. (Picture book. 4-6)

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  • OverDrive Read
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  • English

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  • Lexile® Measure:480
  • Text Difficulty:1-2

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