David's Father (Classic Munsch) [Library Binding]

Robert N. Munsch (Author), Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1983 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Classic Munsch

In this delightful story, Julie meets a new boy in her neighborhood, David, whose father is a giant.

"Munsch has another winner in this appealing story." - Canadian Materials

"The pace is quick, the events bizarre, the appeal guaranteed." - Calgary Herald

"David's Father touches on a fantasy children (and some adults) have: to find someone big, powerful and kind to protect them from a harsch world. And it does it with great humour and charm. Michael Martchenko's drawings, as wonderfully exaggerated as the plot, perfectly complement the text." - Quill & Quire

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About the Author

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

Michael Martchenko has illustrated over 30 books for children and has exhibited his work throughout North America. He has won numerous awards for design and illustration. He lives with his wife, Patricia, in Toronto.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Annick Press; Library edition edition (November 1, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0920236626
• ISBN-13: 978-0920236628
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,648,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for children and parents dealing with adoption, September 28, 2001

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Helga Thomsen (Eagle Rock, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: David's Father (Classic Munsch) (Paperback)

This has always been one of my son's favorite bedtime stories. It doesn't hurt that his name is also David. Like the David in the story, he doesn't look exactly like his parents. Like the David in the story, that doesn't bother him. While I wouldn't go so far as to say that this book will comfort all children struggling with identity issues related to adoption, I would say that it delivers an important message.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars sends a questionable message, February 11, 1998

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This review is from: David's Father (Classic Munsch) (Paperback)

I bought this book based on its description, thinking it would be a great little story about accepting people's differences. However, after a couple of times through, I gave up trying to put a favorable spin on it for my little girl. While it is a fairly entertaining little story, it is marred for us by the message that David's father is acceptable because he is so big and frightening that he scares people into giving the children what they want. David's father is cool because he's a bully? It seems to me we already have too many "might makes right" stories.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lively and tall tale!, August 8, 2005

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James "tigerblues" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: David's Father (Classic Munsch) (Paperback)

With Robert Munsch as a storyteller and Michael Martchenko as an illustrator you are guaranteed a delightful read with lively pictures to entertain the kids. My kids (5&2) love this book as they live with giants too, ever seen your kid in your tshirt and shoes? It was good to see the simple way of showing that differences are just something that makes us interesting, not someone to fear.

As an adoptive parent, it's nice to see that theme in a book that doesn't preach adoption, it's just part of the story as are the multi-ethnic illustrations.

For all kids, a fun book, for adults, a fun book, can't top that!