Monday, May 20, 2013

Because I'm Your Dad by Ahmet Zappa, Book Review & Giveaway

Father's Day is just round the corner and I have the perfect book for little kids to give their Daddy's. BECAUSE I'M YOU DAD is a monsterific children's picture book, that is a really fun read!

BECAUSE I’M YOUR DAD



Written By: Ahmet Zappa
Illustrated by: Dan Santat
Published by: Disney Hyperion
Released on: April 2nd, 2013
Source: book from publisher to review
4 Stars: We Enjoyed It!
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Because I'm your dad, you can have spaghetti for breakfast, French toast for dinner, and rocky road ice cream in the bathtub.In a text that's both playful and loving, a father expresses his hopes and dreams for a one-of-a-kind relationship with his child. Whimsical monster characters bring the silly and sweet scenes to life and keep the book universal. The book's ending, a moving tribute to the author's father, guarantees intergenerational appeal.

Because I'm your dad, I will do all of these things for you and more . . .
because that's what my dad did for me.

A fun read that fans of monsters, and Frank Zappa will enjoy. Ahmet Zappa, Frank Zappa's son, has written a heart warming, and fun book that readers of all ages will enjoy. Though the story is one that pays ode to his childhood, it's also a book that will resignate with many young readers. 

I loved that this book show cased some of the fun things Dad's do. Though my dad didn't take me pogo sticking in the mud, or allow me to have a bath in rocky road ice cream, nor did he buy me my own drum set to rock out with him, he made up games that were fun, made me some totally awesome Halloween costumes, and most importantly I knew he loved me and would protect me. All of these things are featured in this seriously cute, brightly colored picture book. Because I'm Your Dad is a book that is not just funny, and made for young kids to enjoy and laugh with, it's one that captures those heart warming moments that as a parent I look back on that I had as a kid with my Dad. 

This is a great picture book, and one I'd recommend picking up.  




About the author
Ahmet Zappa is the son of late rock musician/composer Frank Zappa and, as he puts it, "My awesome mother, Gail." Because I'm Your Dad is both a tribute to his happy childhood and a promise to his daughter, Halo. Ahmet grew up with a learning disability and now writes books to help children discover how wonderful reading can be. Through his production company, Monsterfoot Productions, Ahmet has developed several television shows and movies, including "The Odd Life of Timothy Green."

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The Giveaway!
Thank you to Disney, I have two copies of this fabulous book to giveaway. To enter, please leave a comment below telling me something you enjoyed doing with your dad. Don't forget to leave your email address as well.
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- You must be 13 yrs & older to enter, under are required to have a parent/guardian's permission).


GOOD LUCK!
I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. ~ Anna Quindlen

Good children's literature appeals not only to
the child in the adult, but to the adult in the child.
~ Anonymous ~