My Daddy is a Giant
by Carl Norac; illustrated by Ingrid Godon
Dad's so big, he must stoop to fit on the pages. Birds nest in his hair and clouds rest on his shoulders. And of course his little boy wants to be just like him.
This is one boy's paean to the father who's ever at his side, but whose real largesse clearly comes from his bond with his son. Godon renders the proud papa in paint and pastels against solid backdrops in subdued, earthy tones. Seasons pass with subtle variations in background hues and changes of clothes, yet Daddy's always there, always engaged, and always larger than life.
Okay, so there's no actual plot. Does there need to be? Once upon a time, a boy could brag that his Dad was better than your Dad. This book makes me believe that perhaps despite seismic shifts in modern families, that might still be true.
Note: This is the third review for Father's Day. We hope all our Daddy readers enjoy their holiday.
Rating: *\*\
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