Tad and Dad

Written and illustrated by David Ezra Stein

A father and son go through various stages of development and bonding

4.1/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,150 ratings

40 pages· 417 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

Tad the tadpole adores his time with Dad, from swimming to catching flies. But as Tad grows, his new skills make their shared lily pad cramped and chaotic. With limbs sprouting and leaps soaring, Tad's nighttime kicks and croaks leave little room for rest. Dad is proud yet puzzled—can he let go when Tad needs a pad of his own? This tender tale explores the balance of love and independence, leaving readers to wonder if Dad is ready for the change.

From the publisher

Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein’s expressive tale about familial love is full of funny, tender family dynamics that will evoke nods of recognition and lots of laughs.

Tad the tadpole loves spending every minute with his awesome dad, whether they’re swimming together, catching flies, or sleeping. But now little Tad is getting bigger. He’s growing new limbs and jumping to new heights. His dad is proud, but when Tad’s accomplishments carry over into nighttime—bringing lots of wiggling, croaking, and kicking in his sleep—their lily pad starts feeling mighty crowded! When Tad finally realizes it might be time for a bed of his own, will Dad be ready?

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