Synopses & Reviews
A young elephant and his Daddy spend Saturday running errands, sipping lemonade, and having a cookout. The charming art and simple story make this a perfect summertime book for fathers and their preschoolers.
Review
"Straightforward, matter-of-fact sentences and oil illustrations effectively capture the familys day. Youngsters will enjoy snuggling up with their dads to share this one." --
School Library Journal"Adorable." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Treasure Bath:
“Andreasens bright illustrations pop from the page and do a great job of telling the story.” —School Library Journal
Praise for The Bakers Dozen:
“The star here is the oil paint on gessoed illustration board art, done in charming retro style.” —School Library Journal
Praise for Firebears:
“The illustrations . . . have a retro, naïve 50s look and add a light touch to the seriousness of the firefighters duties.” —School Library Journal
Review
Praise for Saturday with Daddy:
"Adorable." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Treasure Bath:
“Andreasens bright illustrations pop from the page and do a great job of telling the story.” —School Library Journal
Praise for The Bakers Dozen:
“The star here is the oil paint on gessoed illustration board art, done in charming retro style.” —School Library Journal
Praise for Firebears:
“The illustrations . . . have a retro, naïve 50s look and add a light touch to the seriousness of the firefighters duties.” —School Library Journal
Review
"Straightforward, matter-of-fact sentences and oil illustrations effectively capture the familys day. Youngsters will enjoy snuggling up with their dads to share this one." --
School Library Journal"Adorable." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Treasure Bath:
“Andreasens bright illustrations pop from the page and do a great job of telling the story.” —School Library Journal
Praise for The Bakers Dozen:
“The star here is the oil paint on gessoed illustration board art, done in charming retro style.” —School Library Journal
Praise for Firebears:
“The illustrations . . . have a retro, naïve 50s look and add a light touch to the seriousness of the firefighters duties.” —School Library Journal
About the Author
Dan Andreasen has illustrated more than twenty-five books for children, including The Treasure Bath, A Bakers Dozen, and Firebears: The Rescue Team. Dan lives in Medina, Ohio, with his family.