How to Cheer Up Dad

By Fred Koehler

Part of the Little Jumbo series

Little Jumbo tries to cheer up his dad after a series of mishaps. Can he succeed?

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 629 ratings

32 pages· 192 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Little Jumbo, a well-meaning but oblivious young elephant, can't figure out why his dad is having a rough day. After all, the raisins on the ceiling and the skipped bath shouldn't be a problem, right? Determined to lift his dad's spirits, Little Jumbo embarks on a mission to brighten the day with his dad's favorite things. Will his efforts turn the day around, or will they lead to more chaos? This delightful tale flips parent-child roles, offering laughs and heartwarming moments for both dads and their little ones.

From the publisher

A hilarious book about parent and child relationships for fans of Ian Falconer and Jon Agee–a perfect gift idea for Father’s Day and beyond!

Little Jumbo just can’t understand why his dad is having such a bad day. It couldn’t be the raisins Little Jumbo spit out at the ceiling or the bath he refused to take–after all, Little Jumbo’s dad knew he hated raisins and had already taken a bath that week! Luckily, Little Jumbo is such a thoughtful elephant that he decides to turn his dad’s bad day around with some of his–ahem, his dad’s–favorite things.

How to Cheer up Dad is a standout debut featuring a charmingly oblivious little elephant with serious pluck and staying power. It turns the parent-child roles upside down is a great book for dads and the kids who make them laugh.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 192
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~348L

Themes & topics

Books about helping others Books about dads Books about choosing cheeriness Books about family Books about parents

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“This book is hilarious. :) I love the raisins on the ceiling and that the little boy tries to help his dad feel better. I love the illustrations, too! More simple, but they do a great job of adding to the story.”

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