Daddy Adventure Day [Hardcover]

Dave Keane (Author), Sue Rama (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 17, 2011 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

If you're a father-or a child-there is no better way to spend a day than on a Daddy Adventure Day. And there's no better way to spend a Daddy Adventure Day than going to a ball game. Because while there are humongous cheering crowds, fun foods, presents, and home run celebrations, here is the best part: time spent between a father and his child. That's the best gift of all.

Bonding between Daddy and child has never been captured more vividly than in this picture book that manages to be bright, funny, and heartwarming all at the same time.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

A young boy and his easygoing father spend the day together and attend the boy�s first major league baseball game in this story of father-son bonding. The father doesn�t seem enthusiastic about the day, which, for the boy, begins at 4:15 a.m. Dad�s routine is constantly interrupted with reminders that work is not allowed on Daddy Adventure Day, and that means no morning paper, no cell phones, and so forth. Thankfully, Dad is good-natured about everything, and all ends well, with the two asleep together on the couch. Brightly colored watercolor and digital collage illustrations deftly portray the boy�s cozy home as well as the vastness of the baseball stadium and, along with the brief, chatty text, convey the sense of the specialness of the day. A similar story for a slightly older audience is told by Helen Ketteman in I Remember Papa (1998). Preschool-Grade 1. --Randall Enos

About the Author

Dave Keane lives in Northern California.

Sue Rama lives in Connecticut.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Philomel (March 17, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399246274
• ISBN-13: 978-0399246272
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 10.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,577,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After spending so much time reading books to my kids, I decided I'd try my hand at children's books. It's been a blast. I've visited schools all over the country. I've talked to thousands of kids about writing, illustrating, and using your imagination. And I've received tons of incredible letters and emails from parents and kids from just about everywhere.

Learn more by visiting my website at www.mrdavekeane.com. Or "like" me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mrdavekeane. Or, follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mrdavekeane. You can also check out my blog at www.davekeane.blogspot.com.

Happy Reading!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute and realistic book about a dad and his son, August 2, 2011

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nicole - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daddy Adventure Day (Hardcover)

This book really caught my attention as my husband was reading it to our 3 year old. It was so cute and funny. It really captured what happens on most Dad/son special days- including spilled drinks, dad on his phone with the son trying to get his attention, etc. It wasn't an overly cutesy, idealized father-son adventure, but it had a great story and a very nice ending. Our son loved it and asked it to be read over and over to him. I think this may become my go-to gift for people who are blessed with a new baby boy. Great book!!!