Perfect Picture Book Friday – Daddy, Tell Me A Story

Welcome to another delightful day of Perfect Picture Books!

I have a wonderful story to share today – one that’s got Father’s Day gift written all over it should anyone happen to be in the market in a few weeks 😊

Title: Daddy, Tell Me A Story

Written By: Kathleen Long Bostrom

Illustrated By: Ela Smietanka

Publisher: WorthyKids, April 16, 2024

Suitable For Ages: 4-7

Themes/Topics: father-daughter relationship, bedtime, storytelling

text copyright Kathleen Long Bostrom 2024, illustation copyright Ela Smietanka 2024, WorthyKids

Opening:
“Sophie snuggled in her father’s lap.
“Daddy, tell me a story.:

Daddy smiled. “Which one?” he asked.

“Make it up. You always
tell the best stories!””

text copyright Kathleen Long Bostrom 2024, illustation copyright Ela Smietanka 2024, WorthyKids

Brief Synopsis: It’s bedtime and Sophie wants a story. But not just any story. She wants Daddy to make one up. After all, he is the best story teller ever. Except sometimes he needs a little help from Sophie to get it just right.

text copyright Kathleen Long Bostrom 2024, illustation copyright Ela Smietanka 2024, WorthyKids

Links To Resources: play Pass The Story with friends, siblings, any group, where someone starts the story and each person adds a line or two, going around the circle until you get to the end; Storytelling Games to Play With Kids of All Ages

text copyright Kathleen Long Bostrom 2024, illustation copyright Ela Smietanka 2024, WorthyKids

Why I Like This Book: This is a sweet bedtime tale about the loving relationship between a girl and her dad. She wants him to make up a story, because he always tells the best stories, but as he begins it becomes quickly apparent who the real storyteller is. Daddy says there was a beautiful queen. . . Sophie wants it to be a princess. Daddy changes to a princess and says her name is Priscilla. . . Sophie wants it to be Sophia, called Sophie. By the end of the book Sophie is happy, and sleepy. Once again, she tells Daddy that he always tells the best stories, but now it is clear that the best stories are made by the two of them telling it together. The art is bright, appealing and engaging, and the story is fun, but also sweet and comforting. The love that Sophie and her dad have for each other shines through. A great choice for any bookshelf 😊

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do 😊

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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! 😊

13 thoughts on “Perfect Picture Book Friday – Daddy, Tell Me A Story”

  1. robdonart123 says:
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    What a lovely story about how a parent and their child engage in creating a story with such vivid and beautiful images. It definitely is a perfect Father’s Day gift. Thank you for sharing!♥️

  2. Maria Marshall says:
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    This does sound like a sweet Father’s Day book. Thanks for highlighting it. I look forward to taking a closer look at it.

  3. kcollazo says:
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    Even just reading the excerpts you chose I was smiling and saying, “aww!” This is such a relatable little story. My granddaughter will love this one! Thank you for featuring it!

  6. Jilanne Hoffmann says:
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    Love how this creatively allows the child to direct the storytelling! And the father-daughter bonding is always a heartwarmer. I have such special memories of my own dad rocking and singing to me at bedtime. ❤️

  12. Brenda Covert says:
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    Aw, so sweet! It inspires me to make up stories with my grandkids! My son might need this book for Father’s Day … 😉

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