Dad and Me in the Morning

By Patricia Lakin, Robert G. Steele (Illustrator)

A deaf boy and his father embark on a silent, meaningful journey to the beach.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the quiet of dawn, a deaf boy and his father set out on a chilly walk to the beach. As they traverse the dirt road, their bond deepens without the need for words. This tender tale explores the power of silent communication and the beauty found in shared moments. What discoveries await them by the sea?

From the publisher

Early one morning, a young boy wakes to the light of his alarm clock. He puts on his hearing aids and clothes, then goes to wake his father. Together they brave the cold as they walk down the dirt road that leads to the beach. Lakin’s understated story reminds readers that sometimes the best way to communicate doesn’t involve words, while Steele’s watercolor illustrations show that beauty is never far away.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture

Themes & topics

Books about dads Books about explorers Books about disabilities Books about love Books about nature

What readers & critics say

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4.8

“The sweet, warm illustrations in this book add to the loving story of a father and son's trip to the beach to see the sunrise. The boy is deaf, so this book talks about how he feels vibrations, reads lips, signs, and squeezes his dad's hand. This story is an ordinary moment that is extraordinary because of the love and beauty of nature and family.”

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