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mlottermoser's review against another edition
4.0
Her father is a photo journalist and travels often. This book showcases their special relationship and shares small tidbits based on his travels. Lot of print on some pages.
heisereads's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful story of family love and adventure and global perspectives.
melaniegaum's review against another edition
5.0
The art in this book was gorgeous! As someone who wants to go pretty much everywhere, I could relate to the daughter.
carry_on_librarian's review against another edition
4.0
Shaw takes the reader on a trip around the world through the gifts and stories a father brings home to his child through his work trips. Beautifully illustrated with children, families, and people from cultures around the world. Just a lovely story.
tashrow's review
4.0
Lulu’s papa travels for a living. When he is about to leave, she tucks notes into his pocket to remind him of her love. In his work as a photojournalist, her papa climbs mountains, swims in oceans, rides camels, and explores the world. He brings Lulu items from his travels like coins from 28 countries. Lulu longs to join him on his travels, but instead she follows his journeys with her mother, using a map on the wall. Sometimes Papa has to miss big events because he is gone, but he always returns. In fact, on his next trip Lulu finally gets to travel along and fill her own journal with her experiences.
In her author’s note at the end of the book, the author speaks of her own childhood growing up in a family with a father whose work took him around the world. Her deep understanding of the mixture of sorrow, pride and longing that the young protagonist feels makes this book all the more poignant and impactful. Her art is done in mixed media, including collage, pencil, acrylics and stamping. The illustrations are rich and layered, offering a glimpse into the life of this busy multiracial family.
A warm and loving look at a father who has a job unlike regular parents. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
In her author’s note at the end of the book, the author speaks of her own childhood growing up in a family with a father whose work took him around the world. Her deep understanding of the mixture of sorrow, pride and longing that the young protagonist feels makes this book all the more poignant and impactful. Her art is done in mixed media, including collage, pencil, acrylics and stamping. The illustrations are rich and layered, offering a glimpse into the life of this busy multiracial family.
A warm and loving look at a father who has a job unlike regular parents. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
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