Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
From Christian Robinson, #1 New York Times bestseller, Caldecott Honoree, and one of the most recognizable picture book creators of this generation comes a loving tribute to all kinds of dads.
Brief description:
Christian Robinson is an illustrator, author, animator, and designer based in Oakland, California. He is a Caldecott Honoree whose solo projects include the Indie bestseller, Dad and the companion book, Mom; Another, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book; and You Matter, a New York Times bestseller . He is the illustrator of #1 New York Times bestsellers Last Stop on Market Street (by Matt de la Peña) and Something, Someday (by Amanda Gorman), as well as School's First Day of School (by Adam Rex) and When's My Birthday? (by Julie Fogliano). He has won three Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honors, including one for Nina: A Story of Nina Simone (by Traci Todd).
Review Quotes:
A #1 Indie Bestseller
A Kids' Indie Next Pick
"Robinson outdoes himself.... For all its simplicity, this colorful book is laden with meaning, depicting fathers as vulnerable, imperfect, gentle, and empathetic--in a word, deeply human. A powerful affirmation for all dads--the good, the flawed, and those doing the best they can."
--Kirkus, Starred Review "Dedicated to 'caregivers who give what they never got, ' Robinson's animal-centric ode to fathers moves with a realistically nuanced portrayal of parents as people."
--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Fathers of all stripes, feathers, and species take center stage in this captivatingly illustrated, quietly complex picture book. This is a tender, accessible tribute that feels inclusive of the myriad ways dads show up in their children's lives."
--Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review "Dad--gentle, reflective, and accessible--affirms that fatherhood can take many forms."
-Shelf Awareness, Starred Review "A timeless classic. Through simple text and brilliant animal illustrations reminiscent of Eric Carle's finest, Caldecott honoree Christian Robinson presents a lovely and nuanced portrait of dads across the animal kingdom, from lions to seahorses to humans."
-LitHub
