Daddy-daughter day

Pierce Freelon

Book - 2022

In rhyming text, a father and daughter spend a day doing all kinds of things together.

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Subjects
Genres
Children's stories Pictorial works
Stories in rhyme
Picture books
Published
New York : Little, Brown and Company 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Pierce Freelon (author)
Other Authors
Olivia Duchess (illustrator)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm
Audience
Ages 4-8
ISBN
9780316055260
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Review by School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 3--As a musician, producer, educator, and Grammy nominee, Freelon seeks to expand his repertoire with his first book, based on his song of the same name. Freelon details a daughter's day spending time with her dad. Their day includes a morning routine of smoothies and meditation, followed by make-believe time, a trip to the park to play hopscotch and basketball, and an evening schedule of dinner, reading, and a bedtime concert. The daddy and daughter, who are both Black, are a "daddy-daughter power-combo superhero team." With colorful and bold illustrations reminiscent of Vashti Harrison's illustrations in Hair Love, Duchess includes humorous details, like a playful family dog, throughout the story. Words and illustrations detail the strength of the relationship between the father and daughter. Some of the rhymes seem awkward to process visually, but sound better and more feasible when read out loud; because of its rhythm and rhyme, readers might also enjoy it more as a read-aloud rather than read quietly to themselves. This title may appeal to readers who are rhythmically inclined and those who enjoy spoken word poetry, in addition to fans of Freelon's previous work. VERDICT A solid addition to any children's collection, especially where Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love is popular.--Kristin Unruh

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Review by Kirkus Book Review

A father and his daughter share a day full of love, play, and imagination. The pair, described as the ultimate "daddy-daughter / power-combo superhero team," do everything together on their special day: sip morning smoothies, play basketball, splash in the rain, and even attend a protest. Readers see a father who isn't afraid to wear his dreadlocks in a bow, attend a tea party, or pretend to be a princess. He freely follows his daughter's lead, breaking apart misguided stereotypes of how fathers are supposed to interact with girl children. Duchess' illustrations center a Black father--who wears a kente shirt--and daughter and include background characters who are racially diverse, including one wearing a hijab and another with skin depigmentation. The closeness and mutual admiration between dad and daughter look and feel realistic, whether it's the way Dad gazes at his daughter thoughtfully or tucks her gently into bed. One gets the feeling that this dynamic duo is unstoppable, that they can be whomever they want to be, and that their bond is magical. The bright digital artwork buoys the sometimes-rhyming text, which, while sweet, makes for a stilted read-aloud with phrasing that is at times choppy with an uneven cadence. (This book was reviewed digitally.) The writing isn't stellar, but the love depicted between the titular characters sure is. (Picture book. 4-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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