School Library Journal Review
PreS-A variety of dogs and their pups abound in this rhyming text extolling the virtues of fatherly love. Dads will play games and take their kids on grand adventures but also help with tough tasks like being brave or counting sheep when pups can't sleep. Costain's quaint story includes dads of all shapes and sizes, from poodles to huskies and everything in between. Lovsin's illustrations are playful and soft, depicting man's and puppy's best friend in touching and realistic renderings. Each page offers a new set of fathers and children, complete with a reason that dads are in fact awesome. The limited text and repetitive structure work together, making this an easy story for new readers. Families with young children will love sharing this tale together. VERDICT A great read-aloud just in time for Father's Day and a solid purchase for any picture book collection.-Kaitlin Malixi, Virginia Beach Public Library, VA © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Originally published in Australia, this ode to affectionate, caring, and adventurous fathers features a cast of canines, richly evoked in pencil and paint. Cream-colored backgrounds let readers zero in on the tenderness in Lovsin's illustrations: a scruffy white dog hangs from its father's tail ("Daddies are playful./ They swing you around"), and a page turn shows a dachshund smiling proudly as his kids loll around on his back ("You ride on their shoulders/ or hang upside down"). Costain's sweetly simple rhymes are well-matched to Lovsin's cuddly dog portraits, and human fathers may want to brush up on their knowledge of the breeds pictured-kids will want to know. Ages 4-8. (May) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
