Some Dads Hardcover – Illustrated, May 2, 2017

This book is laugh out loud funny the first page. But, it is also endearing. Various animal fathers are shown anthropomorphized with exuberant expressions. I think it would make a wonderful gift for any dad.On the first page we read, “There are some dads who worry.” The double-page, beautifully illustrated picture is of a baby elephant in a bikini on a diving board, ready to jump. On the side of the pool stands the father elephant with six lifesaver rings. There are at least 10 more floating in the pool. The father elephant’s ears are up and his eyes are frozen on his daughter on the diving board.The second double-page spread reads, “And some dads who hurry.” A polar bear, with his child on his back, speeds down the hill on skis. Featured in the book are dads who get lost, are sporty, are naughty, brighten your day, stroll, rock ‘n roll, love the outdoors, and are loud. It ends with, “And all dads are proud.” The last page shows a little zebra hanging on to the leg of his father and reads, “And you’ll never forget which is yours.”The book has a loose rhyme scheme that works well: A A B C C B D D E F F E. I think the syllabication on the last page could have been improved, perhaps with – and you won’t forget which is yours.I love the message that all dads are different except in the way that they love their children.

The grandkids love it :)

I pair it with The Paperbag Princess at little girl baby showers. While no dad wants his little girl to marry a bum, it is nice to have a book that shows how irreplaceable he is.As library lady, I read this book to classes at any age. Children with positive connections with their fathers will make connections with the dads in the story. I don't think I would typically purchase it for a child over the age of 5, but have given it to a woman for her 50th(long story). It is one book that is out of the library about 80% of the time, usually from someone in k-gr. 2.

A good kids book. A bit short though. Depends on the kids age.

Cute pictures, fun and quick read, not really a story though.

My son, husband and I love this book. I am a Kindergarten teacher and this is one of my favourite authors. I bought the book for my hubby for Father's Day and he regularly reads it to our son who loves the pictures. It will be a family favourite for a long time to come!

Daughter loved the fact that Daddy HAD to read this book since it's about Dads ;)