My Dad, My Rock: Children's Picture Book
THIS EDITION OF THIS BOOK IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE THROUGH ITS ORIGINAL PUBLISHER (LINGUACIOUS). A NEW EDITION WILL BE PUBLISHED IN MARCH 2024 BY SCRIBBLE.
⭑ A Kirkus Reviews' Best Book of 2022
⭑ A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book for Father's Day (2022)
⭑ A Foreword Indie Award Finalist (2022)
⭐ "A beautifully illustrated, touching tale of love." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Santos offers a poignant picture of multigenerational fatherhood in this tender tribute." - Publishers Weekly
"Such a heartwarming book. Beautifully written and illustrated." - author-illustrator Eric Fan, from The Fan Brothers
"A touching title for good dads everywhere." - author/librarian Betsy Bird (A Fuse $8 Production, Evanston Public Library)
A MOVING CHILDREN'S BOOK ABOUT THE BEAUTIFUL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A FATHER AND SON AND ABOUT THE POWER OF LOVE.
- A perfect book gift from children to Daddy.
- Inspired by a true story.
- From the same author-illustrator team behind the picture book "What Makes Us Human"
- Great for fans of Anthony Browne's book My Dad or Susan Quinn's book My Dad
Summary:
Oliver never met his grandpa. He wonders what he would tell Grandpa if the two of them could meet, even once. Oliver decides that he would tell him about an amazing man that Grandpa never met: Oliver's dad, Grandpa's own son. In this touching and heartfelt story, you will be taken on a journey of what it means to be a dad and to be the master of your own destiny.
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"A beautifully illustrated, touching tale of love." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review ⭐
"A heartfelt and moving ode to the father-son bond. A genuine delight." - Publishers Weekly (Booklife), starred review and Editor's Pick ⭐
"Santos offers a poignant picture of multigenerational fatherhood in this tender tribute." - Publishers Weekly
"A heartwarming picture book about father-son love that carries from one generation to the next. The illustrations are gorgeous and charming. " - Forewords, starred review ⭐
"Such a heartwarming book. Beautifully written and illustrated."
- author-illustrator Eric Fan (from The Fan Brothers)
"A touching title for good dads everywhere."
- children's author and librarian extraordinaire Betsy Bird (A Fuse #8 Production)
"A beautiful, touching story that will melt your heart in the same way that Robert Munsch's book, Love You Forever, touched generations of young readers (and their loving parents, too). A tender, compassionate look at a father-son relationship."
- Readers' Favorite
"A moving story to remind us that love is a form of deep noticing and that loving can very much be made up of new choices we make."
- Kate Hoefler, author of "Nothing in Common", "Rabbit and the Motorbike", and "Real Cowboys"
"A beautiful and compellingly different approach to celebrating fathers. Many picture books for kids explore love between fathers and sons but few are so specific, engaging, and realistically reflective as My Dad, My Rock. It should be critical, essential reading for any age who would better understand the important role of a father in the family. An exceptional read that is highly recommended."
- Midwest Book Review
"An extremely heartwarming and soul-touching story. It is hard to describe the wonderful feelings you will get reading this book. Everyone should get a copy."
- Reedsy Discovery, starred review ⭐
" A heartwarming ode fo fatherhood. Lovely, muted pencil illustrations in soft shades add a dream-life quality to the story. A delightful book for sharing, and perfect for Father's Day."
- The Children's Book Review
"A touching multigenerational ode to fathers with illustrations as sweet as the love between this dad and son."
- Jessie Oliveros, author of 'The Remember Balloons'
