Time for Bed, Daddy by Dave
Hackett (UQP)
HB
RRP $24.95
ISBN
978-0-7022-5381-2
Reviewed
by Elizabeth Kasmer
Time for Bed, Daddy is a humorous,
fun filled picture book that turns the traditional bedtime routine on its head.
Bright cartoon-like images and visual jokes follow a likeable and patient
little girl with the monumental task of persuading her reluctant Daddy to -- go to bed!
Parents
will smile knowingly as this resourceful little girl uses every trick in the
book to coax Daddy through the nightly bedtime routine with bubble bath, jokes
and horsey rides. Finally, there is a quick monster check under the bed, a
story to be read and a bedtime song to be sung. But, just as the little girl
thinks the job is complete, Daddy appears, and he’s out-of-bed!
This delightful story celebrates the special bond
between dads and their kids and will appeal to both children and adults alike. Young
children will love the role reversal aspect of the story and will no doubt be
inspired to act out the story (which happened in my household with hilarious
results).
Time for bed, Daddy is both written and illustrated by Dave
Hackett (Cartoon Dave). Dave has appeared on Australian children’s television
and is a popular speaker at conferences and literature festivals across the
country. For more information visit: www.cartoondave.com
Elizabeth Kasmer is a
Sunshine Coast based writer of children’s and young adult fiction. www.elizabethkasmer.com
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