Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published As a father you must have the mindset that being a dad … This book had me literally LOLing! April 4th 2017 A fun way to celebrate Dads! Fixing society is a tall order, but it all starts with talking about how a family can mean a lot of things—and that being an involved dad is important whether or not your children share your genes. But have no fear! By clicking SIGN UP, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s, Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Little Red Riding Hood of the Pacific Northwest, Jack and the Hungry Giant Eat Right With MyPlate, The Shy Little Kitten Book and Vinyl Record, Traditional Fiestas Fiestas tradicionales: A Bilingual Traditions Book, Big Fish, Little Fish: A Book of Opposites (Bubble Guppies), The 39 Apartments of Ludwig Van Beethoven, Discover Book Picks from the CEO of Penguin Random House US. Earn Points, Discover Recommendations, Receive a Birthday Gift, and More! He writes regularly on leadership and interviews leaders of the biggest businesses in the world. Or will it be someone more familiar? A unique approach to a sensitive topic.” —Starred Review, School Library Journal, Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House, Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network. "It's great being a unicorn. As a father, you have to nurture, teach and mentor your kids. . Fun story, especially for fans of imaginary creatures and imaginary play. Expect to read again and again, finding new details in the drawings every time! A celebration of the best kind of dad: the kind that’s willing to join in the fun.A gang of mythical creatures is roaming around a magical land having a great time, until Bigfoot gets his foot stuck in a tree trunk and Unicorn gets her horn impaled on a table and Robot’s saw-arm gets rusted into position. If you want to know how to be a good father, just follow these steps. 8. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. . By being a better father, you will develop a more meaningful relationship with your child. By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. A delightfully illustrated depiction of both childhood imagination and a dad's ability to fix - almost - anything. This book is a sweet celebration of the power of a child's imagination and the joys that come when parents are involved in playtime, too. There are so many things to like about whatever creature you happen to be (real or imagined). Andrew Hill is an associate editor and the management editor of the FT. You need to be able to put your child before yourself, be a positive role model, and protect your child from harm, but at the same time allow them to make their own mistakes, and learn from them. I love being a unicorn. It's great being a reader when imaginative books like this exist! We’d love your help. A whimsical, imaginative story that celebrates being a kid...and being a dad. “Behind every great man is a man greater, his father.” ― Habeeb Akande. — Carol Coats. Most men won’t become one—in fact, many very caring fathers are horrified by the prospect of full-time parenthood—but the image of a good father has expanded beyond breadwinning to include many different responsibilities and identities. Then there is the Loch Ness Monster and the “fairy queen ballerina doctor” who help the others. One by one, mythical creatures appear and tell the reader how great a life they have. “We need to do a better job of talking about stepfamilies,” Garneau-Rosner says. Being a father is easy and requires little emotional investment. “My dad, like any coach, has always stressed the fundamentals. My husband and I loved the honest and familiar tale, told with great humor for everyone to enjoy. This is a great feeling, and every human being should have the opportunity at one point or another (OK fine, we are biased). Cute and Silly. An Inspiring Guide To Restoring Hope and Joy in Our Lives, A Romantic Comedy About Public Radio Co-Hosts Navigating Mixed Signals, Pretend You’re in France With Sanaë Lemoine, Author of. Soon our poor unicorn gets her horn stuck on table. [The only false note was the final spread. Start by marking “It's Great Being a Dad” as Want to Read: Error rating book. But there are always problems like the sneaky flying alligator pirate. Becoming a father is easy enough, but being one can be very rough.-Wilhelm Busch “ Fathers, be good to your daughters. Being a dad myself, this book was given to me for fathers day. Bar-el's text about the pitfalls of being specific magical creatures were hysterical, and Perry's illustrations perfectly conveyed these magical mishaps! It’s a dad/daughter thing. Dads! It's a little bit overdone, and it's a little obnoxious." His gifts are always on point. Buy, Apr 04, 2017 I picked this for Mama to read to me the other night. The repetition and silly humor in this book make it a good choice for family reading. | 4-8 years To be a good father, you have to be present, be a good disciplinarian and role model, and be sympathetic to your children's needs without being a pushover. There's just something a little blech about the dadly dad being vanquished by a "makeover.". It's Great Being a Dad...as you can see by the dad on the title page hanging out by the kiddie pool sipping lemonade and chilling out with a slice of pizza. The unicorn loves prancing and their gorgeous horn, but the horn does make it very difficult to eat, particularly if you get a table stuck on it. — Clarence Budington Kelland. . A clever read-aloud kids and their adults will enjoy. Honestly, who would mind a sudden makeover? Dads always come to the rescue, especially in this busy and exciting story. "It's great being a unicorn. Apr 04, 2017 Readers will prance through this joy ride of a picture book as one fantastical character after another weighs the pros and pitfalls of liv. Perfect for every kid who has ever wanted to be a Fairy Queen Ballerina Doctor or a Sneaky Flying Alligator Pirate (so every kid) and every dad who has helped along the way. Disclaimer: I received a free finished copy of this book from the publisher. says the MC. It’s hard to identify one specific “best part” of being a dad to a daughter ― both because there are multiple fulfilling aspects and because many of those same rewards apply also to being the father of a son! There are no discussion topics on this book yet. At its heart, Audrey (Cow) encourages kids to think even as it entertains – the mark of wonderful children’s literature.” —Starred Review, Quill & Quire“This is no simple farm story; it is a powerful tale that takes a philosophical stance against today’s meat industry . Welcome back. In fact, studies have shown how fatherhood helps men become more productive.