Simple two-line sentences with unobtrusive rhymes across spreads provide descriptions of the activities and add vocabulary. The loving devotion of both parents is tangible and genuine, sweet but not cloying. After a bike ride, mommy’s lunch “is so flashy”: celery and carrot sticks turned into edible critters with fruit and nuts. Leo builds a blanket fort with couch cushions, practices yoga, and paints with his mother, who also presents Black. Companion title Leo Loves Mommy follows a similar trajectory through the day.
Together they build with blocks, take a bath, and snuggle with a book before bed. Then this superinvolved father fixes pancakes, dances, takes Leo on a bike ride, and tends to Leo’s scraped knee. Leo wakes up to Daddy tickling his tummy. Leo, a brown-skinned boy with tight curls, full lips, and a broad nose, delights in playing with Daddy, who has equally clearly Black features. A fun-loving daddy’s dedication is apparent in this slice-of-life board book.
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