Daddy's Girl by Garrison Keillor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator), Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

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Beloved Prairie Home Companion radio star and bestselling author Garrison Keillor offers a touching picture book tribute to the strong bond between daddy and daughter. A reassuring bedtime story that the entire family will understand and appreciate.

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O baby won't you dance with me

Little baby bouncing on my knee

Wave your hands and shake your feet

Ooohh baby you're so sweet.

From the familiar pleasures of baby's favorite food to the joy of dancing together, this collection of three songs celebrates the special relationship between a daddy and his little girl.

Publishers Weekly

This title character, as pictured by Glasser (A Is for Abigail), embraces life with enthusiasm and style. Prairie Home Companion host Keillor's four doting songs celebrate the loving relationship between a father and his daughter, but it's the loose-lined watercolors that shine. Chock-a-block with the sights and sounds of New York City, Glasser's illustrations portray the toddler's insouciant delight in the world at large, whether she is eating her favorite foods in "B-a-n-a-n-a-s," strutting past Zabar's in the catchy "The Baby Says, `Ha!' " or dancing at a wedding in "Won't You Dance With Me?" ...Wistful and warm, the text's humor and nostalgic tone may appeal more to adults than to children (e.g., "Once in a while," the narrator asks his daughter, for example, "whenever you can,/ Remember your old man"). Nonetheless, between Glasser's inspired illustrations and Keillor's fans, this will probably be a Father's Day favorite. Ages 6 mos.-4 yrs. (Apr.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Sharon Salluzzo - Children's Literature

Here are four separate little ditties created by Keillor to celebrate the delight that his own dear little daughter has brought to him. Parents will recognize the joys of parenthood in the big and small events depicted here. It is written from the adult perspective and will therefore appeal more to Keillor fans than to a child audience. .... As illustrated by Glasser, this toddler has attitude! 2005, Hyperion, Ages 3 to 5.

School Library Journal

PreS-Best known for his humorous, homespun tales of life in Lake Wobegon, Keillor has created a sweet collection of four stories in verse that celebrate the joys of fatherhood. In lilting rhyme, the enthusiastic dad sings to his baby daughter about all of the simple pleasures in their lives, turning everyday events like diaper changing, eating bananas, dancing together, and taking a walk into adventures. Each selection is accompanied by cheerful, eye-catching illustrations that bring the words to life and genuinely portray the loving relationship. The appealing baby with her dark curls and bright, expressive face is bursting with personality. Portraying the pair at home, strolling down the streets of New York, and dancing at a wedding, the finely executed illustrations perfectly complement the text. ....-Linda L. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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