Say Daddy!

By Michael Shoulders, Teri Weidner (Illustrator)

A baby's first word surprises a book-loving family.

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32 pages· 567 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a family where each member shares a cherished book with the new baby, everyone hopes to hear their name as the baby's first word. As the family gathers, anticipation builds. Will it be 'Mommy,' 'Daddy,' or something else entirely? When the moment arrives, the baby's unexpected first word leaves everyone joyfully surprised. This heartwarming tale celebrates the magic of reading and the bonds it creates, reminding us of the simple joys and surprises that come with sharing stories with loved ones.

From the publisher

Mother shares a book about love while Brother shares a book about friendship. Next Aunt Grace shares a book about adventure. Everyone in this family is eager to share books and have the newest member’s affection and attention. But all kidding aside, this family knows the bond that is created when reading aloud with someone you love. When Daddy closed the last page, he smiled at me for hours and said, ‘Say Daddy! Say Daddy!’ He hoped that would be my first word! But wait. Did we hear correctly? ‘Book, ‘ I said. ‘Book!’ Educator Michael Shoulders, who has devoted his career and life to spreading the word that “reading is magic,” offers a gentle tale reinforcing the bonding power of a good book and the importance of developing lifelong reading skills. Having been involved in education in many different roles for more than years, Dr. Michael Shoulders travels extensively, visiting schools and speaking conferences across the country. He has written several books for Sleeping Press including D is for Drum: A Native American Alphabet. Mike lives Clarksville, Tennessee. Teri Weidner is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. Her previous children’s picture books include Give Yourself to the Rain and Look Both Ways: A Cautionary Tale. Teri lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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