I love my Dad because by Petra James
Illus. by Alissa Dinallo. Macmillan Australia, 2019. ISBN:
9781760784393.
(Age: 3-8 years) Recommended. Themes: Mothers, Father's Day, Family,
Interactive book, Shared reading. What a fun, happy book for a young
child to fill in and give to Dad because he is loved! Following on
from I
love my Mum because, James has come up with a book
filled with interactive activities that include drawing a picture
of 'Me and' 'my dad', filling in a height chart, telling a
story about dad and tracing a fish and colouring in scales on it and
its friend. Other pages describe the activities that Dad does like
showing beautiful fireworks and telling the bed bugs not to bite.
Then there are games that can be played with Dad like noughts and
crosses.
The illustrations by Dinallo are bright and busy and will appeal to
young children, while the opportunity to illustrate pages in a real
book will be a real incentive for children to carefully draw, write
and colour. And Dad is sure to appreciate a special book that will
remain a momento of his child's love and achievements.
This is a very appealing idea that is perfect as a gift from a child
for Father's Day or indeed any special day, showing the love that
the child has for Dad.
Pat Pledger