On My Papa's Shoulders

Written & illustrated by Niki Daly

A child's journey to school reveals the magic of family bonds.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join a young child as they embark on daily walks to school, each step filled with love and adventure. Whether splashing in puddles with Tata or racing with Mama, nothing compares to the view from Papa's shoulders. This heartwarming tale celebrates the joy of family connections and the simple moments that make life special. Discover how these cherished walks teach that the journey is more about who walks with you than the destination itself. Will these treasured moments shape the child's view of the world?

From the publisher

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionThe 2024 Skipping Stones Honor AwardsA 2024 IBBY Honour List SelectionA 2023 Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor BookWinner of the 2022 South African Literary Awards Children’s Literature AwardHonorable mention, 2023 Children’s Africana Book AwardsA Cooperative Children’s Book Center 2023 Choices Pick From award winning children’s writer Niki Daly, author and illustrator of the Lolo early reader seriesWhether it’s jumping in puddles with Tata in the rain, greeting the neighborhood cat on the quiet back streets with Gogo, or holding hands with Mama while rushing to make the bell, walking to school with family is the best. But nothing is better than walking to school with Papa. From high above, resting on Papa’s shoulders, all of the town is in perfect view, and Papa always says “I love you” when he says goodbye. A sweet ode to fatherhood and the special relationships children share with each member of their family, On My Papa’s Shoulders reminds us that it’s not about where we’re going, but rather the people who walk with us along the way.

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