My Dad, My Rock: Children's Picture Book (Large Print / Hardcover)
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.