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jrkrell's review
3.0
I found [b:Because Your Daddy Loves You|606372|Because Your Daddy Loves You|Andrew Clements|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176239202s/606372.jpg|592918] a good reminder that parenting requires patience. I also wonder as someone else did if this was about a single father. Plus, I have a soft spot for Andrew Clements. I don't know that I would use it for story time - it struck me as a more one on one bonding book.
I do agree that the father did seem to be idealistically portrayed and missed several teaching opportunities.
I do agree that the father did seem to be idealistically portrayed and missed several teaching opportunities.
lynnevan's review
3.0
This is the sweetest book! It is about a father and daughter and all the little ways he shows his love for his little girl all day long. I bought this to give to my son because he is that kind of dad.
erickasparkles's review against another edition
5.0
This sweet, gentle book is about a daughter and father spending the day together at the beach. The little girl is a typical child, forgetful and messy, but instead of scolding her, her daddy finds a way to make her feel special and loved with each small obstacle she creates that could "ruin" a perfect day...thus actually creating a perfect day.
For instance, when she makes a mess with an ice cream cone, he doesn't reprimand her; he just gets napkins and some water and cleans her hands carefully. When she loses her ball in the surf, instead of telling her she shouldn't have played so close to the water, he wades out to get her ball back for her. Each instance of kindness illustrates patience and the bond between parent and child.
I bought this book as a gift for my husband from our daughter on his first Father's Day and it's one of our favorites to read to her. Simple, charming, and classic, this is a lovely book for any father and daughter to share.
For instance, when she makes a mess with an ice cream cone, he doesn't reprimand her; he just gets napkins and some water and cleans her hands carefully. When she loses her ball in the surf, instead of telling her she shouldn't have played so close to the water, he wades out to get her ball back for her. Each instance of kindness illustrates patience and the bond between parent and child.
I bought this book as a gift for my husband from our daughter on his first Father's Day and it's one of our favorites to read to her. Simple, charming, and classic, this is a lovely book for any father and daughter to share.
libscote's review against another edition
3.0
I think this would be an awesome gift from children to fathers.