Summary
"Every night it's the same old thing, with dad refusing to go to bed. He wants to play, read stories, even sleep with me, and when he makes his pleading face, I always give in and read him another story. But that's it, since enough is enough. When it get's really tough, I tell myself, "Have courage.... Full description
Summary: |
"Every night it's the same old thing, with dad refusing to go to bed. He wants to play, read stories, even sleep with me, and when he makes his pleading face, I always give in and read him another story. But that's it, since enough is enough. When it get's really tough, I tell myself, "Have courage. We're al- most there." A boy's playful account of trying to put has dad to sleep gives children a de- lightful heads up on what a pain they can be at bedtime, while affirming the tender bond between father and son. A joyful, sweet, laughter-inducing book that children will clamor to read again and again!"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Item Description: |
Originally published: Mon papa, il est grand, il est fort, mais. Paris : Editions Frimousse, 2010. |
Physical Description: |
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 31 cm. |
ISBN: |
9781592701223 (hardback) 1592701221 (hardback) |
Author Notes: |
Born in Brazil of American parents, Kris Di Giacomo is a popular children's book illustrator who has lived in France for a long time. After living in the US for a while she moved to France, where teaching English to young children and discovering French picture books were the triggers that led her into illustration. Since 2005, she has illustrated twenty picture books, a few of which she has written as well. |