Hammer and Nails

By Josh Bledsoe, Jessica Warrick (Illustrator)

A canceled playdate leads to unexpected fun as a father and daughter tackle chores with creativity and daring.

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32 pages

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Darcy's day takes an unexpected turn when her playdate is canceled. Her dad suggests a unique twist: combining their to-do lists for a Darcy-Daddy Day. From donning tutus to engaging in sock battles, they step out of their comfort zones. Will Darcy embrace the hammer, and can Daddy handle nail polish? As they explore new activities together, they discover that sometimes the most unexpected plans lead to the most fun. Join Darcy and her dad on a day filled with laughter, creativity, and a touch of daring adventure.

From the publisher

Nominee: Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy CLEL Bell Award, TALK 2017-2108 Chickadee Award Darcy has plans. She and her friend are going to play dress up, do each other’s hair, and polish their nails. Daddy has plans, too. He’s going to read the paper, mow the lawn, and fix the fence. When Darcy’s friend cancels and she’s sure her day is ruined, Daddy suggests that they tackle their to-do lists together with a Darcy-Daddy Day. Daddy dons a tutu, and Darcy gives him a fancy hair do. They groom the lawn with Her Majesty’s Mowing Service and face off in a Daddy-directed sock battle. But will Darcy want to hammer? Will Daddy do nails? Stepping outside their comfort zones, Darcy and Daddy opt to be open-minded and even a bit daring. As Daddy says, “Sometimes things you’ve never done end up being fun!” With a gung-ho attitude, Darcy masters the hammer, and Daddy goes for it with the nails.

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