Daddy All Day Long [Hardcover]

Francesca Rusackas (Author), Priscilla Burris (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 2004 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

When Owen and Daddy have a whole day to spend together, Owen tries to tell his daddy how much he loves him. Owen loves Daddy more than chocolate milk...more than seven scoops of ooey-gooey chocolate caramel ice cream...more than one million zillion kisses! But at the end of the day, Owen knows that Daddy loves him just as much -- and all day long.

Francesca Rusackas and Priscilla Burris are the talented author and artist of i love you all day long, which features Owen and his mommy. Here is a new book about the enduring love between a father and his child.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-The plump piglet narrator of I Love You All Day Long (HarperCollins, 2002) spends a fun-filled day with his father as the two express their feelings for one another. Owen's attempts to illustrate his love for Daddy are lively, creative, and thoughtful ("I love you more than chocolate milk"). The older pig's replies are warm, comforting, and reassuring ("I love you more than TWO pancakes with bananas on top"). The simple language is entertaining and the similes will be easy for young children to comprehend. The brightly colored, full-spread cartoons are filled with action and affection. They show the appealing characters, both dressed in cozy plaid shirts, playing outdoors, sharing books, and catching fireflies. This charming offering is sure to be a hit with the preschool crowd.
Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA
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From Booklist

PreS. The territory may be familiar, but the execution seems fresh and sweet in this story about father-son love. It begins when Owen, a little pig-child, tells Dad: "I love you more than chocolate milk." As children follow along, the duo (Mother's whereabouts aren't mentioned) spend the day in fun activities that inspire them to remind each other how much they care for one another. The text turns into a counting game as well. Dad loves Owen more than four trips down the slide; later Owen loves Dad more than nine bedtime stories. Much of the charm here comes from Burris' close-up art that features a realistic pig-dad--a little overweight, dressed in a flannel shirt, and thoroughly enjoying each moment. Likewise, Owen, dressed like Dad, is clearly thrilled to be with his parent. Burris does a terrific job with facial expressions. She captures the wild exuberance Owen feels as he runs away from six monster tickles, and the beaming pride Dad shows all the time. A particularly reassuring book for children whose dad's aren't part of their daily lives. Ilene Cooper
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; 1 edition (April 13, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060502843
• ISBN-13: 978-0060502843
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #551,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love greater than SIX monster tickles!, June 10, 2005

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E. S. Will "a new leaf" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daddy All Day Long (Hardcover)

(This review first appeared in the "Ephrata (Pa.) Review").

In this endearing story, Owen, a young pig, inadvertently sets off a competition of sorts, with him and his father coming up with inventive ways to express their love for one another.

"Daddy," said Owen, "I love you more than chocolate milk!"

Well, Daddy loves Owen "more than TWO pancakes with bananas on top!"

And on it goes to bedtime.

Due to the illustrations' smooth, almost slick, texture, they appear to be airbrushed; perhaps they were painted with a computer program. In any case, they energetically showcase a loving, playful and happy father and son.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful! Very Sweet!, March 24, 2005

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Matt "JP" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daddy All Day Long (Hardcover)

My friend got this book from a book club and showed it to me. I absolutely love it!!! We have a son named Owen and the books reminds me a lot of him. We plan on getting an extra copy to give to him when he is older. The story is such a touching story for a father and son! Love it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story!, September 28, 2009

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Sarvah (NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Daddy All Day Long (Hardcover)

We love the story and illustrations but unfortunately we tried to save a few bucks and bought a used copy from a seller off of here. It was in disgusting condition with what we hope was a chocolate cookie smashed between some of the pages. Ew! Needless to say, it went straight into the trash. It's really too bad because this was a favorite for bedtime.