Source: From Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This in no way alters my opinion or review.
Publisher: NorthSouth Books
Publication Date: April 8, 2025
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Goodreads Synopsis:
Sebastian the tortoise knows which daddy is the best of all (his own!) in this heartwarming picture book about all the amazing things a dad can do.Little tortoise Sebastian is having the perfect day with his dad when he wonders, what are some things a dad can do? His dad playfully asks him to guess which daddy chirps to his chicks (Daddy Bird), which daddy teaches his kits how to hop and run (Daddy Rabbit), and which daddy shows his pups how to sleep upside down (Daddy Bat)! But Sebastian knows which daddy is the best . . . his own!The perfect picture book to cuddle up with, this loving ode to fathers has a soothing call and response that encourages children to guess along with Sebastian which daddy animal is being described.
Review:
I really enjoy the books from NorthSouth books - they are regularly captivating and emotionally driven in good ways.
This book follows Sebastian the tortoise and his daddy. He loves his daddy and wants to learn more about what other daddys do. Together they visit other families and learn about the dads.
The illustration of this one is so cozy and the pastel colors make it a mellow and loving experience. The story was uplifting, sweet, and overall very heartfelt. It was so cute to see these bonds between dads and their children and learn how they care for each other.
The book offers a fun call and response format so that young readers can guess at the animals coming next.
This will be a great book for fathers to read with their kids and I think will make for a really great book for Father's Day. Super cute and fun read.
