Picture Book: Daddy Adventure Day

Title of Book: Daddy Adventure Day

Author: Dave Keane

Illustrator: Sue Rama

Publisher: Philomel Books (A division of Penguin Young Readers Group)

ISBN: 978-0-399-24627-2

Tonight for bed, Noah and I read Daddy Adventure Day by Dave Keane. This is actually one of Noah's favorite books since the first time it was read to him. The story follows a young boy that is beyond ecstatic to go on his Daddy adventure day with his father. He is so excited he wakes his father at 4:15am in order to begin their day. In true parent form, Daddy is a little grumpy and sleepy. Throughout the morning, the young boy has to remind his father that his undivided attention is required on this day, causing Daddy to forgo his morning paper and calls from work on his cell phone. Both make their way to a baseball stadium, where Daddy buys his young son some fan gear like a hat and pennant. They watch the game and go for dinner complete with a banana split for the young boy. When they get home the boy is super excited to tell his mom about their fun filled day before falling asleep in his dads arms on the sofa, full of the days fun memories.

I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. The story hits home for children like Noah who feels the time to recount HIS many Daddy adventure days is right before lights out. It truly is an adorable story and the illustrations are fun to look at and easy to follow along with the story.