“My daddy loves starting the day with me.” On each page spread, a simple first-person statement about what the daddy shown loves doing “with me” accompanies an illustration showing a different Black dad and his young child engaged in the activity. In addition to “starting the day with me,” these activities include eating, playing, discovering, studying, growing, fixing things, and more. Across this lovely, child-centered affirmation of the love between these fathers and children, the illustrations include dads who are young, middle aged, and older; one has hearing aids, and one uses a wheelchair. The toddler and preschool-aged children shown clearly revel in the everyday moments of love and connection the narrative celebrates. (Ages 1-4)

In her joyous authorial debut, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor winner Raissa Figueroa celebrates the warm love between Black fathers and their children.

Capturing a child's perspective and infused with gentle humor, Raissa Figueroa's tender, insightful look at fathers is an irresistible ode to the bond between daddies and the children they love.

Whether it's exploring, learning, dreaming--or anything in between--all daddies love doing things with their kids. In fact, the only thing they love more than spending time with their kids is the kids themselves!

Perfect for Father's Day or any day.