A Wild Father's Day

Plot Summary

When the kids give Dad a card that says, “Have a wild Father’s Day,” Dad knows just what to do. He says, “Let’s act like animals all day long!” They all hop on the bed like kangaroos, run like cheetahs at the park, and swing like monkeys at the playground. Their fun takes them through the day, until a cozy bedtime book tames down two tired kids (and their dad!).

Reviews

"The repetitive style will help young children predict some of the activities, and they will enjoy finding the symbols for the humans on the animal spreads. This is an action-packed Father’s Day addition." School Library Journal

"Cheerful, upbeat cartoon-style illustrations celebrate the exuberance of the day. "
Children's Literature

"This picture book is a delightful homage to the particular kind of playful parenting that Fathers are known for...Howarth's brightly colored illustrations cleverly show how the family's imagination takes them from the playground to an animal habitat"
Kutztown University Review

"The bright colors and sparse text make this an excellent book for very young children. As well as following along with the pictures, young children and their parents may also enjoy joining in the fun and pretending to be animals for a day too."
Children's Book and Play Review

Associated Keywords
father, animal, kids, pretend, imaginary