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A Celebration of Dads
(Author) Chris RaschkaA heartfelt and playful ode to the father-child relationship, by two-time Caldecott-medal-winning author Chris Raschka King and Jester, Boat and Captain, Mountain and Climber... fathers and children are all of these things and more in Chris Raschka's tribute to this familial pair. Each stanza presents three scenarios in which the father and child's roles are subtly balanced. The pairs vary between stanzas, coming together in a visit to an ice-cream truck. With minimal text and maximum emotion, the book encapsulates Raschka's own passion and nostalgia for being a father to his [now-grown] son. Ages 3-5
Chris Raschka
Chris Raschka is a renowned children's book author and illustrator, best known for his Caldecott Medal-winning book "A Ball for Daisy." His minimalist and expressive art style, coupled with his ability to capture complex emotions in simple stories, has made him a beloved figure in the world of children's literature.
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