Synopses & Reviews
The bond between a boy and his father is profound. My Daddy explores it from the point of view of the child, depicting in simple words and deeply moving pictures the wealth of feelings evoked by everyday events like Daddy going to work, jogging, mowing the lawn, and telling a bedtime story. In a perfect union of words and pictures, My Daddy celebrates this complex and wonderful relationship.
Synopsis
My Daddy explores the bond between a boy and his father from the point of view of the child. Everyday events such as Daddy going to work, jogging, mowing the lawn, and telling a bedtime story are depicted using simple words and moving artwork.
Synopsis
"There's a light touch at play here that somehow works with the rich colors and sense of magic to make the book's final pages mysteriously affecting, and the inevitable hug genuinely heartwarming." -- The New York Times Book Review
About the Author
Susan Paradis, a former high school art teacher, spends most of her time in her studio drawing and painting. She also enjoys traveling where she can explore new places and museums with far-flung friends and family, especially her eldest son who lives in Europe. When at home in northeastern Massachusetts, Susan takes a daily five mile walk along the Merrimac River, frequents the gym, and plays with her seven grandchildren. They are, she says, "her favorite source of inspiration".