Copyright Date:
2021
Edition Date:
2021
Release Date:
03/16/21
Illustrator:
Hearson, Ruth,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-623-54241-3
ISBN 13:
978-1-623-54241-2
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2020000818
Dimensions:
18 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
A fun-loving daddy's dedication is apparent in this slice-of-life board book.Leo, a brown-skinned boy with tight curls, full lips, and a broad nose, delights in playing with Daddy, who has equally clearly Black features. Leo wakes up to Daddy tickling his tummy. Then this superinvolved father fixes pancakes, dances, takes Leo on a bike ride, and tends to Leo's scraped knee. Together they build with blocks, take a bath, and snuggle with a book before bed. Companion title Leo Loves Mommy follows a similar trajectory through the day. Leo builds a blanket fort with couch cushions, practices yoga, and paints with his mother, who also presents Black. After a bike ride, mommy's lunch "is so flashy": celery and carrot sticks turned into edible critters with fruit and nuts. The loving devotion of both parents is tangible and genuine, sweet but not cloying. Simple two-line sentences with unobtrusive rhymes across spreads provide descriptions of the activities and add vocabulary. Each spread illustrates one event against a clear solid color background, free of distracting decoration. Together they complete a full picture of a busy toddler's day and his loving relationship with each parent.Ideal for parents, whether going it alone or together, and for the babies and toddlers they love. (Board book. 1-3)
Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure with Daddy!
Perfect for Father's Day or every day, this sweet companion to Leo Loves Mommy and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series celebrates the love between young children and their dads. Leo and Daddy love to make pancakes for breakfast, dance to the beat, and go to the park together. When it's time to sleep, Daddy's hugs are the snuggliest.