Synopses & Reviews
and#160;andquot;Clements and Alley reunite to produce a strong companion title to
Because Your Daddy Loves You.andquot;and#160; andmdash;
KirkusReviewsand#160;When a little boy and his mom go camping, mini-disasters abound, and there are lots of opportunities for Mom to step in and fix everything. But instead, with a loving touch, this mommy shows her child ways to do things for himself, going far to encourage her childandrsquo;s independence. And there is still plenty of opportunity for snuggling under the stars.and#160;
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Review
"Clements and Alley reunite to produce a strong companion title to Because Your Daddy Loves You (2005)...Sure to connect with children in many ways--the adventure of camping, learning how to do things all by oneself and conquering initial anxieties."--Kirkus "The repetition in the text is engaging, and children will enjoy this tale of an adventurous day hiking and an overnight in a tent."--School Library Journal "With tenderness and gentle humor, Alley's light-filled ink, watercolor, and acrylic illustrations capture the bond between mother and son."--Publishers Weekly
Review
"Children are sure to demand a repeat performance." School Library Journal
"Kids will respond to lovable Grumps; adult readers will be more attuned to the message about teaching old dogs new tricks." Booklist, ALA
"The well-paced text complements the clean, varied layouts of the illustrations." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Review
"Give this child's-eye view of a day at the beach with an attentive father high marks for coziness." KIRKUS Kirkus Reviews
"Sure to enjoy a long life as a gift book and a bedtime story." BCCB Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Pays tribute to a father's unconditional love and patience...the color cartoon illustrations echo the lighthearted mood." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL School Library Journal
Review
andldquo;From his apartment above a mid-20th-century Buffalo, N.Y., tailor shop, young Tad describes his important role in his extended Polish-American family. After lunch, he wants to go back to the shop but allows himself to be lured to his room for his nap under the pretext of playing the travel game with his favorite aunt, Hattie. Each time he falls fast asleep, but today heandrsquo;s determined not to succumb. One globe and a reference book are all they need. They spin the globe, shut their eyes and land near Hong Kong. Aunt and nephew refer to the book and her embellished descriptions to learn about the unfamiliar destination. It is Aunt Hattie who falls asleep this time, though, and when Tad returns to his work downstairs he tells his family that Aunt Hattie is andlsquo;in Hong Kong taking a nap for me.andrsquo; Alleyandrsquo;s luscious illustrations (in ink, watercolor and acrylic) convey with originality and charm the comfortable routine. Double-row stitching cleverly frames the interior scenes of the familyandrsquo;s tailor shop. A warm celebration of family and imagination.andrdquo;andmdash;
Kirkus Reviews andldquo;Alleyandrsquo;s cheery and busy street, home, and shop scenes in ink, watercolor, and acrylic are filled with the sorts of details that are fully appreciated over multiple readings. Children will be charmed by the warmth and humor of Granditsandrsquo;s wonderful tribute to family memories and the power of imagination.andrdquo;andmdash;School Library Journal
Synopsis
In this sweet companion book to Because Your Daddy Loves You, a little boy and his mom go on a hiking trip and camp out under the stars. Mommy is as calm and reassuring, but also goes far to foster her son's independence in an encouraging and loving way.and#160;As heartwarmingand#160;as its predecessor, this read-aloud book is sure to become a family favorite.
Synopsis
In the beloved and timeless Because Your Daddy Loves You, a little girl and her patient and loving dad wake up and get ready to go to the beach, spend the day at the shore, and driving home to make dinner and watch the ballgame. In this sweet companion book, a little boy and his mom go camping. Mommy is as calm, reassuring, and patient as Daddy, but also goes far foster her son's independence in an encouraging and loving way. Equally heartwarming to its predecessor, this book is sure to become a favorite for families everywhere.
Synopsis
When a little boy and his mom go camping, mini-disasters abound, and there are
lots of opportunities for Mom to step in and fix everything. But instead, with a loving
touch, this mommy shows her child ways to do things for himself, going far to encourage
her childand#8217;s independence. And there is still plenty of opportunity for snuggling
under the stars.
This warm and humorous testament to all the loving things a supportive mom does
each day is every bit as heartwarming as its predecessor and is sure to become a favorite
for families everywhere.
Synopsis
Grumps is a circus dog who loves to make people laugh--all he has to do is lie down on the ground with his feet in the air and the crowds cheer and roar. But one day a new dog named Sparks joins the circus. Sparks can jump through hoops, balance a ball on his nose, and even ride on the back of a running zebra. How can an old dog with one simple trick compete with the likes of Sparks? Sue Truesdell's exuberant illustrations capture all the excitement of circus life in this heartwarming story about friendship, family, and the universal need for acceptance.
Synopsis
A day spent with a young child at the beach is filled with many minor dramasa lost shoe, a ball that floats too far out into the water, a drippy ice-cream cone. These can be frustrating events for both child and parent, but the daddy in this book finds a way to fix each problem, lovingly and patiently. Why? Because he loves his little girl, of course! This spot-on pairing of words and images is a warm, reassuring, and humorous tribute to dads everywhere.
Synopsis
Tad and his aunt Hattie take an imaginary trip to Hong Kong.
Armed with a globe, an illustrated almanac, and their imaginations, Tad and Aunt Hattie play the travel game. They ride elephants in India, escape deadly piranhas in the Amazon River, and hail a water taxi to visit the beautiful boat city of Hong Kongand#151;all without leaving the apartment above the family tailor shop in Buffalo, New York. This funny, affectionate story is based on author John Granditsand#8217;s own childhood experiences. The charming and highly detailed illustrations will keep children entranced through multiple readings and encourage them to play their own version of the travel game.
About the Author
John Grandits is an award-winning book and magazine designer and the author of "Beatrice Black Bear," a monthly cartoon for Click magazine. He lives in Red Bank, N.J., with his wife, Joanne, a children's librarian, and Gilbert, an evil cat. His first book of concrete poetry, Technically, It's Not My Fault, followed the adventures of a boy named Robert, who was often in conflict with his older sister, Jessie. Blue Lipstick gives Jessie a chance to tell her side of the story.