Because I Am Your Daddy

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 Fatherand#8217;s Day.

FandP level:and#160;K and#160; 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."and#160;-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."and#160;-Kirkusand#160;reviews

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Praise for Because You Are My Baby

and#8220;Rhythmsand#160;reminiscent of those in Margaret Wise Brownand#8217;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.and#8221; and#8212;Booklist

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and#8220;Wry but always inviting images . . . lifts a familiar premise far above the ordinary.and#8221; and#8212;Publishers Weekly

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[STAR] and#8220;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.and#8221; and#8212;School Library Journal, starred review

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[STAR] and#8220;Halland#8217;s watercolor urban scenes capture the big cityand#8217;s scale while depicting both its bustle and its quieter corners.and#8221; and#8212;Kirkus, starred reviewFandP level: Z

Because You Are My Teacher, a companion to Because You Are My Baby and Because I Am Your Daddy by the dynamic author-illustrator team of Sherry North and Marcellus Hall, is an exciting introduction to geography and makes a touching gift for any teacher who has broadened your childandrsquo;s horizons. The book includes a note about the seven continents and each of the places or creatures mentioned in the book.

Praise for Because You Are My Teacher

andquot;A sweet sentiment and a great way to get kids pumped about school and learningandmdash;Miss Frizzle would be proud.andquot;

andmdash;Kirkus Reviews

andquot;Hallandrsquo;s watercolor illustrations capture the variety of locales, from sun-drenched deserts to cool-blue oceans... children will be interested in the different modes of transportation and out-of-the-ordinary sights.andquot;

andmdash;School Library Journal

andquot;Whether reading this book on their own, or listening to it read to them, young children will certainly want to discover more about the places this teacher takes her class.andrdquo;

andmdash;Library Media Connection