By Ashleigh Barton (author) , Martina Heiduczek (illustrator)
"A lovely book to introduce a simple concept of different languages around the globe to a wide audience"
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I found this book in Australia, but I hope the review will still be of interest to people, because this is a lovely book, that deserves wider recognition. Each double-spread has a simple four-letter verse in English, describing a child’s life around the world, with the final word being the word for Dad in the language of the child. A simple premise, but by the end of the book, children have encountered 13 words for Dad, and the final few pages give cultural and linguistic context.
The illustrations are cololourful and engaging, and the international spread of countries and languages mean that children will not only recognise themselves visually, but also linguistically. The rhyming format creates a beautifully low-key pronunciation aid here – putting “carve” and “Aab” together pre-empts the notice on pronunciation at the end. Linguists might argue about the extent to which some scripts and spellings have been represented, but this is a lovely book to introduce a simple concept of different languages around the globe to a wide audience, including classes that don’t have a significant group of multilingual children, and, as such, is a lovely start to building awareness of language diversity at this age.
In every country around the world are dads - some short, some tall. Though they go by different names, we love them one and all.
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From bestselling duo Ashleigh Barton and Martina Heiduczek comes a heartfelt and charming book that celebrates the many different ways we say dad.
What Do You Call Your Dad? is a love letter to fathers and families from every corner of the globe.
'The relationship of each child with their father is presented in a heartfelt rhyming stanza ... the illustrations are bright and engaging, with plenty of small details to be discovered along the way ... This charming and inclusive story is perfect for Father’s Day, and all year round.’— Books+Publishing
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed What Do You Call Your Dad? and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
What Do You Call Your Dad? features in the following genres: PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
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What Do You Call Your Dad? was written by Ashleigh Barton and published by HarperCollins Publishers
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