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Grandma, Mummy and even Charlotte all have their own ideas about what Daddies are for...but Daddies are for WILD THINGS!
An anarchic look at the wild things that Daddies do...from pillow fights, to mud flinging and walking the plank. Full of action and fun...great to read aloud, with a Daddy or anyone else who likes to be WILD.
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Queensland Library Services ; DETA (with permission)
With delightful energy and humour, this book explores the many different duties of a father in the family setting. Told from the perspective of a child, the playful and active role a father can play is a significant focus. A useful book to explore family member roles and responsibilities as well as stereotyping of these roles.
Although Mum thinks daddies are for washing dishes, and Grandma thinks they’re for changing light bulbs, this little boy thinks daddies are for ‘wild things’. Across the pages, Daddy is depicted partaking in all manner of active fun and mischief, including flying in spaceships, walking the plank, chasing and cuddling. Webster combines both watercolour and pastels in his artwork, creating detailed and vibrant illustrations. These beautifully capture the delights of creative play as well the emotion and mayhem of the father-child interactions. The text font and placement is highly complementary to the story’s tempo and, combined with the illustrations, invites whole-class engagement.
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Also reviewed Melbourne’s Child September 2008, New Idea August 2008 Brisbane Courier Mail 18th October 2008.
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