School Library Journal Review
PreS-K-A little blue elephant and his dad spend Saturday morning running errands and preparing for a barbecue. They shop, assemble a grill, and cook together in their matching aprons. After lunch, they play in the yard, and then nap on a hammock. The mother makes several appearances throughout the day, but this title is a celebration of time spent with Daddy. Straightforward, matter-of-fact sentences and oil illustrations effectively capture the family's day. Youngsters will enjoy snuggling up with their dads to share this one.-Laura Hunter, Mount Laurel Library, NJ (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
A cheerful blue elephant and his father-they look as though they are made out of chunky, glossy plastic-spend a special Saturday together. The child carefully and excitedly documents each activity: "We buy marshmallows and hot dogs and a great big bag of charcoal. We're going to have a cookout!" After assembling the grill and cooking lunch, marshmallow roasting and a game of Frisbee follow ("I try to catch it but mostly I miss"), and then it's naptime in a nearby hammock. Working in oil and painting in a bright, summery palette, Andreasen makes the two elephant characters the focus of every scene, emphasizing the significance of creating childhood memories with a loved one-even if it's as simple as planning a special meal. Ages 3-7. Agent: Shannon Associates. (May) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.