Wild About Dads

Description

Dads can help you reach up high, and help you stay warm and dry. . . Dads are strong, Dads are Brave But sometimes. . . Dads can use a shave! Everyone loves dads-humans, lions, frogs, prairie dogs, and even pelicans! See all these dads snuggle their little ones in this pitch-perfect picture book about appreciating papas of all kinds. The rhyming text is great for reading out loud and the loving sentiment is brought to life by the sweetly gentle illustrations. The back matter features facts about all the wild animal species included in the book.

Diana Murray grew up in New York City and still lives nearby with her husband and two daughters. Some of Diana's picture books include Doris the Bookasaurus, Five Fuzzy Chicks, Grimelda: The Very Messy Witch, Ned the Knitting Pirate, and City Shapes. Her poems have appeared in magazines including Highlights, High Five, and Spider. Amber Alvarez grew up on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, in a family of artists, makers, and comedians. Her dad taught her how to draw. She has her BFA from Pratt Insitute in Brooklyn, New York. Her illustrations happen in her Utah art studio, where she lives with her husband and their wild bulldog puppy, Winston. You can visit her online at www.AmberAlvarez.com

This heartwarming story depicts dads in the animal kingdom...Suitable for read-alouds and a solid choice for Father's Day. -- School Library Journal A fascinating look at dads in the animal world. -- Kirkus