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A Common Man's Devotional

Published in Paperback by Xulon Press (2007-05-22)

Author: Jesus Maymi

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With a man's personal and Spiritual growth in mind.

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Review Date: 2007-07-10

This has truly been not only an inspirational guide, but one filled with the structure to have a very solid and intimate relationship with God. Jesus Maymi does a phenomenal job laying the foundation and then giving the reader the tools and motivation to build their lives around it. It makes the struggle of spiritual discipline a conquerable giant and provides strength along the way. Great source for any man wanting a structured relationship with God.

Get Inspired By This Book

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Review Date: 2007-07-10

As a Christian woman, I can truly say that I was inspired by the words and bible passages in this book. It is easy to see that both the author and the book have been blessed by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This book is a perfect companion to reading the Bible, especially for a beginner who is starting to study The Word. Enjoy this book and be blessed.

Groundbreaking!!!!

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-07-29

Jesus (Jay) Maymi's groundbreaking work has truly enriched my life: Jay has captured the essence of today's man's trials and tribulations. His work has allowed me to address the battle between living a good Christian life and being successful in business. You truly can follow Jesus Christ and through Jay's insights be motivated to follow the "Living Word." I appreciate Jay both as a Christian, successful businessman and a true friend. I recommend this book to any individual who has ever struggled to find their way in this world of ours!

A blessing

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Review Date: 2007-07-12

Jay Maymi, in A Common Man's Devotional, really encourages and motivates believers to seek more of God as well as acting out your faith daily. The devotions help to keep believers focused each day on what is important and they serve to bring the person's mind and heart back to God no matter how busy our day may be. I enjoyed the rich simplicity of the devotions and I know that this book will bring hope and encouragement to the person in need. It is indeed a work of God.

Great Addition to Anyone's Daily Walk

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Review Date: 2007-07-09

This book is a perfect down to earth devotional. Not complicated but each day's message really makes you stop and think. Every thought and idea is backed up by scripture. A great addition to anyone's daily walk.

When I Grow Up...

Published in Paperback by North-South Books (2001-01-01)

Author: Peter Horn

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daddy loved it

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Review Date: 2001-07-05

an adorable gift for father's day.we read the book together and it's something that we would cherish in the years to come as our son grows up.

A must read on every fathers day and a must read for every father.

The best book for children!

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Review Date: 2000-02-17

I read this book to my little sister every night and we both were very fascinated by the sweet story. The book is very nice and lovely. I recommend this book to everyone who loves his children and wants to read it to them.

A very good children's book!

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Review Date: 2000-02-17

I read this book to my little brother and he really enjoyed it! It's lovely and very sweet!

If you have little siblings you must read it to them!

Do you also love this book as much as we do?

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Review Date: 2000-02-17

We are big turtle fans. This book has very nice pictures of turtles. They are so lovely. I have a collection of different kinds of turtles and this book fits perfectly to it. We love this book. Buy and read it!

I've used this book for my work as a kindergarten teacher

Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 1999-12-17

As a kindergarten teacher I've already used this lovely book as the basis for working with children. The 3- to 6-year-olds love looking at the illustrations and having the story read out to them. We talked about their parents' jobs and their own dream jobs. We also talked about the kids' favorite pets. Then the children drew pictures based on that. We even organised a little exhibition of those drawings in our kindergarten. "When I Grow Up ..." is a really nice book!

Hockey Days

Published in Perfect Paperback by Supersonic Stoybook Productions/Xlibris Corp (2007-08-10)

Author: Howard Shapiro

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Awesome Story

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Review Date: 2007-10-24

Great heartwarming story for a parent and child to read together. I have a little girl and she loves the story. A must read for all children!

heartfelt and fun

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Review Date: 2007-08-29

this terrific book shows how much fun hockey - or any sports, for that matter - can be as a way for families to remain close to each other. a very fun read!

A refreshingly charming family book

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Review Date: 2007-08-16

In a world where children are exposed to video games and violence, finally a wonderful and heartwarming book to read with your child. Fathers and sons alike will love every page of this book!
Lori Black

Hockey with a special heartfelt twist

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Review Date: 2007-08-17

Hockey Days is a top of the line "feel-good" book for any hockey lover. Even if you're not into hockey you will enjoy the heartfelt tale that resonates love & laughter for fathers and sons.

This tale brought back memories of childhood friends and stories I have shared with my daughter about my childhood sports memories.

It's a great book to share with your children and it will get them interested in hockey too. It also tells a warm story of a father and son who relive the father's "glory days" and lead the son to believe his father is "pretty cool" after all.

I highly recommend this book to any and all. Hockey fan or not, you'll Love "Hockey Days".

HOCKEY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN;)

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Review Date: 2007-08-14

What a wonderful story. Howard brings me back to my youth and what playing hockey means and how it intertwines a family's lifetime! Great job, great book! Thanks, Rich O.

Male of the Species

Published in Hardcover by Delphinium Books (2007-05-08)

Author: Alex Mindt

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Great for Father's Day

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Review Date: 2007-10-17

This book appealed to me for a Father's Day gift, but before I sent it along, I had to read it. Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down! The stories were so varied and so human that my curiosity was piqued for each character. My Dad said he enjoyed it too and my Mom read it in one day!

A rewarding read

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Review Date: 2007-06-26

Alex Mindt's believable characters come from all over the land, giving insights into their own dilemmas through their relationships with that male of the species, the father. To this non North-American, the stories also present a vibrant collage of the country its characters call home. A rewarding read which merits rereading.

Its great!

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Review Date: 2007-06-15

I am so into this book. Every story is great. Every voice in this book is believable. Its funny, it made me (almost) cry, i totally connect with the characters. In fact the stories are so enjoyable that when they end i cant help but think the next has to be a dissapointment but everytime im proven wrong.
It may be my favourite collection of short stories. Thats it, thats my review.

One of the best story collections I've read in a while...

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-10-26

This is a stunning collection of stories. Unlike most authors who have a standard setting for their writing, Mindt is amazingly facile. Each story is set in an entirely different locale--not just geographic locale but psychological locale. He writes as convincingly in the voice of a Vietnamese immigrant who does Elvis impersonations in Vegas as he does in the voice of the son of hospitalized schizophrenic encyclopedia author as he does in the voice of the wife of the nerdy science teacher who flunks the high school football star. Every story offers the unexpected. This author is someone to follow....

Excellent

Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2007-07-16

A copy of this was given to me as a gift, and since then I have passed on the favor, purchasing a half-dozen and giving them to my friends who enjoy well written and powerful short stories. There is not a weak story in this collection.

Terrific, and highly recommended.

Father's Day Murder (Christine Bennett Mysteries)

Published in Mass Market Paperback by Fawcett (1999-05-29)

Author: Lee Harris

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Well-developed plot and interesting characters

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 1999-05-28

Lee Harris' mysteries are always extremely well thought out and involve interesting characters and story lines. This book is no exception. It's a lot of fun following Chris as she starts with nothing and goes on to solve the murder. The way Harris accomplishes this is very credible, because Chris is so well-defined and genuine.

13th Chris Bennett mystery is entertaining, pleasant outing

Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2003-01-10

We have previously expressed our enjoyment of the prior dozen escapades of ex-nun Christine Bennett, an amateur sleuth, wife of a brand new (ex-cop) NYPD lawyer, and mother of young toddler Eddie. This springtime story occurs shortly after Father's Day, which witnessed the murder of one of the "Morris Avenue Boys", who had been friends since boyhood for some 40 years and regularly met for reunions all this time. Our leading lady was asked to investigate the murder of one of the nine (by one of the granddaughters), all of whom, except one out-of-towner who did not attend, nor one who had previously died, were obvious suspects and being investigated (more or less, we don't get the details...) by the police.

Despite many days of questioning the principals, the widow, the wives and anybody else who might have a shard of knowledge about the group, Chris has almost as many questions as she does answers. Yet her persistence has turned up a few leads that the police have as yet to discover. Thus a pretty good premise leads us through the life and times of the men, especially the murder victim, Arthur Wien, a famous novelist, to a fairly surprising conclusion. Wien's celebrity life, his women chasing, money borrowing, and messy divorce, fueled much of the grounds for motive, still difficult to find among the great chums. We picked up a clue mid-book that gave us an inkling of the outcome, an "eureka" not common to reading the stories in this series. Even with that precognition, we were held in suspense until nearly the final chapter when all becomes clear and Chris once again is the lever that elicits a confession from the apparently guilty party. Interestingly, whether it was really that party or not is somewhat left to the speculation of the reader.

We enjoy the very predictability of Lee Harris' stories of which we suppose some might tire. We have often characterized the leading lady and her family as wholesome and caring, creating dependably pleasant tales that don't need violence and gore, nor foul language or explicit sex, to capture and sustain our interest. Isn't that what a good mystery is all about ?!?!

ANOTHER JOB WELL DONE!!!!!!

Helpful Votes: 4 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 1999-06-08

This series are so well written! I am at a loss without another Chris Bennett story to follow up with. Like all the other "holiday" murders this is also a great book that keeps you hooked from the first page to the last. I finished this one in one day, I could not put it down. Keep them coming Lee!!

Absolutely wonderful

Helpful Votes: 6 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 1999-08-15

This book as with all of the Lee Harris books has a good plot, great character development and a wonderful twist.

Superb Bennett amateur sleuth tale

Helpful Votes: 6 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 1999-04-20

A group of boys living on the same block in the Bronx becomes friends, calling themselves the "Morris Ave Boys". They even wear jackets with colors to distinguish themselves from other students. Over two decades later, nine of the boys remain in touch. They hold reunions, bringing their wives to the festivities. Their next meeting is scheduled for New York on Father's Day.

Former nun and amateur detective Christine Bennett lives and teaches in the city with her police officer spouse. One of her students asks her to assist his grandfather, the prime suspect in the murder of one of his cronies, a fellow member of the "Morris Ave Boys". Christine begins to investigate and finds that she likes all the group's members and their spouses. Everyone seems nice and harmless. As she digs deeper, she begins to find flaws in their perfect behavior, concluding that one of them has ample reason to commit murder.

Lee Harris has the ability to successfully handle a large ensemble cast that leaves the audience feeling they intimately know everyone. The transition between Chris the detective and Chris the mom blend well together and actually enhance the intriguing story line. Even Ogden Nash, after perusing THE FATHER'S DAY MURDER, would say "The Bronx, thonx". Anyone who reads this novel or the other nine tales in the Bennett amateur sleuth series will feel fully entertained and anxious for the next book.

Harriet Klausner

Twenty Days with Julian and Little Bunny by Papa (New York Review Books)

Published in Hardcover by NYRB Classics (2003-05)

Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Hawthorne at Home

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Review Date: 2008-06-01

This brilliant little book (71 pages of actual text) records twenty days in which Hawthorne was in effect a single parent for his five year old son, Julian, during August 1851. Hawthorne's wife Sophia, called Phoebe in the book, and two daughters (seven year old Una and newborn Rose) go off to visit Sophia's parents. Hawthorne is with Julian for just about every waking moment of Julian's day, running from six or seven AM to seven or seven thirty PM. He records their days in his notebook; and, despite the brief and informal style of these notes (and they are notes and not a detailed chronicle), succeeds in evoking nearly the totality of a child's day. I doubt that any major writer has ever so completely and carefully focused on what a five year old actually does and what his life is like.

Hawthorne is also direct and frank. He gets exasperated (as all parents do) about the constant demands for attention, the nonstop childish chatter and the endless sometimes inane questions but only rarely rebukes Julian. On the whole, Hawthorne is remarkably patient. He is amused by Julian's battles with the monsters that appear in the form of thistles and weeds which Julian routinely and daily slaughters. He is fascinated by Julian's determined and uniformly unsuccessful fishing. He admires Julian's great good nature and his gusto. Hawthorne takes care of the boy's minor illnesses, injuries and accidents. He feeds, dresses, bathes and clothes him daily. He also tries to curl his hair. Some of these actions he admits are badly or clumsily done but they are all clearly done with love.

The book also contains a few insights into other aspects of the normally reserved Hawthorne. He is positively volcanic about his dislike of Massachusetts's Berkshire region and its weather and his contemptuous and angry references to a neighbor and to (of all things) the Shaker sect are painful to read. Also clear, however, is his deep love for his family and for friends such as Melville and his love of life generally. He goes to considerable lengths to rescue a kitten trapped in a cistern and does what he can for the well-being of Bunny, whom he obviously considers a rather dull creature. There are observations on the daily round of country life in 1851 as well, including the contents of meals (little meat but plentiful milk, vegetables and rice), interactions with others, visitors and other matters.

The prose is very direct and clear, a far cry from Hawthorne's complex, allusive and often indirect formal style. This is a record of parenting and of a child's life that is moving and beautiful. There is also a useful if perhaps somewhat overlong introduction by writer Paul Auster.

the eternalness of youth

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Review Date: 2004-07-26

I had previously thought of Nathaniel Hawthorne as serious, stuffy, reclusive - as indeed many contemporaries thought of him. However, _Twenty Days with Julian_ show another side of the man - and the eternal joy and wonder of childhood.

While his wife and daughters were away, Hawthorne spent three weeks alone with his son, Julian. Chronicling their activities, you get a clear sense of the time and of the person Hawthorne was. But what was most pleasant - and surprising - was how similar 4 year old Julian was to children today. A joyful read that would make an excellent Father's Day present.

Some things never change

Helpful Votes: 13 out of 16 total.
Review Date: 2003-07-22

This is abrief book, but full of great writing. It's very interesting to see what has changed in 150 years - the food, the activities, the words, and what hasn't - how little kids behave.

Hawthorne really captures the boundless energy and joy of small children, as well as his own sense of bewilderment as a father.

just one caveat

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2005-04-08

Everything positive said about this book is true. But I would add this: Mr. Auster's introduction is excellent until he reaches a point where he starts divulging some of the best points in the diary. So buy the book and go straight to the diary. Then enjoy Auster's wonderful intro. Bravo to NYRB for publishing this as a stand alone book; what a great gift for a new parent!
CS

If Only My Babysitter Had Looked Like This...

Helpful Votes: 8 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2004-01-16

From July 28th until August 16th, 1851, Nathaniel Hawthorne's wife Sophia took their daughters on a visit to her relatives, leaving her husband home to care for their 5 year-old son, Julian. Hawthorne kept a record of his time with the little boy in a journal, calling the episode "Twenty Days with Julian & Little Bunny by Papa". Anyone familiar with Hawthorne's exquisite, almost recondite writing style as exemplified by his novels and short stories will hardly recognize him in the guise of babysitter and chronicler of his jet-propelled kid's activities. Driven nearly to distraction by Julian's nonstop chatter and noisemaking (Hawthorne's wife had recently given birth to baby Rose, and the little boy was constantly being told to keep quiet), Hawthorne nevertheless decides to allow the child the freedom to be as noisy as he likes while the baby is away. This proves to be an exercise in forbearance for poor papa, as Julian proves to have no off switch, making it "impossible to read, write, think, or even sleep (in the daytime) so constant are his appeals..." Over the ensuing three weeks, the two take daily walks to fetch the milk, and to the lake where Julian fishes with furious, single-minded determination and catches absolutely nothing. Hawthorne struggles to figure out how his wife curls the kid's hair, and there are several unfortunate events - a bedwetting accident, a pants-peeing incident, the kid gets stung by a wasp, the pet bunny, Hindlegs, dies and is buried in the garden, much to Julian's amusement. (He hopes a Bunny Tree will spring up, covered all over in bunnies hanging by their ears.) Through it all, Hawthorne, in spite of his befuddlement with the finer points of child care, bears up gracefully, proving himself not only a gentle and loving father, but a genius at capturing the essence of childhood and the joy of witnessing,close at hand, his little boy's joie de vivre.

DogSense: 99 relationship tips from your canine companion

Published in Paperback by HCI (2006-11-14)

Author: Carla Genender

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DOG SENSE

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Review Date: 2006-11-13

I JUST KEEP ADDING MORE AND MORE PEOPLE TO MY GIFT LIST THAT WOULD BE THRILLED TO GET SUCH A "COOL" GIFT. EACH PAGE MAKES ME SMILE. THE AUTHOR'S WORDS ARE SOOOO TRUE TO WHAT THE PHOTOGRAPHER SO PERFECTLY CAPTURED. THIS IS A PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION, PARTICULARLY HOLIDAY TIME. IT MAILS EASILY (I'VE ALREADY MAILED 10!) AND WILL LOOK JUST GREAT UNDER ANYONE'S TREE. PERFECT BOOK, PERFECT TIME TO BUY SEVERAL; A REAL FUN BOOK!

STOCKING STUFFER/HANUKKAH/JUST GIVING

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2006-11-10

THE BOOK HITS HOME WHEN IT COME TO OUR BEHAVIOR TOWARDS EACH OTHER. KIND OF MAKES YOU THINK. GOOD BOOK

DogSense: 99 relationship tips from your canine companion

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Review Date: 2006-11-10

DogSense is a delightful book to curl up with.Also makes a wonderful book to give as a gift.

Great Book

Helpful Votes: 3 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2006-11-03

A perfect "coffee-table" book. Cute pictures with great stories to go along. Who can resist dogs? (I'm not just saying this because me and my dog are in it!!)

Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most

Published in Paperback by Insight Publishing (2008-05-01)

Author: Mike Van Hoozer

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My Moment

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Review Date: 2008-08-05

Almost immediatelly after reading Moments, I used it to help a co-worker and friend. It has been a great read for me and I am looking forward to using the working journal as well. Thanks Mike!

BE in the MOMENT!

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Review Date: 2008-07-07

Wow! What a fabulous and easy read that has such a huge impact on your life...moment by moment! Mike Van Hoozer does an excellent job of defining moments, motivating and challenging you to make the most of them and finishes with a call to action. This book transcends gender, nationality, age and profession in life and motivates you to take it to the next level! May we all be remembered for being in the Moment!

Terrific!

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Review Date: 2008-06-16

This book embodies the qualities that make Mike Van Hoozer so effective. His warmth, winsome personality, and ability to focus on the important issues come through on every page. For those looking to make their life count the most, Moments is a terrific guide.

Make it Count!

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Review Date: 2008-06-12

What a great book. Mike does a great job showing us why we should be in the Moment. Once the Moment is gone it is gone forever. Whatever Moment you are in make it the best!!

Quotes on the Beauty of Aging

Published in Paperback by Richer Resources Publications (2006-04-15)

Author: Patty Crowe

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beauty of aging

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Review Date: 2006-10-28

This is a great gift idea for anyone who is feeling down about aging. The book will help them realize how growing older is a beautiful thing, with so many things to look forward to.

Birthday Present

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Review Date: 2006-08-02

I received this as a gift for my birthday and the title is a bit of a misnomer as I think it is more a beautiful little book of quotes on living and experience and the love of life. This compliation lead me to Ms. Crowe's other complilations all of which are great gifts and nice to have around for a new viewpoint from time to time.

Heartfelt and wise

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Review Date: 2006-07-22

This book is full of inspirational wisdom, touching sentiment (NOT sentimentality) and beautiful illustrations. It would make a lovely book for anyone feeling the press of time. I keep mine on my desk, where I can turn to it often.

Inspiring

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Review Date: 2006-06-24

thsi book is a such a pleasure - I have given it as a gift and it was just perfect. Beatiful Art to compliment beautiful quotes all on why it is so wonderful to have birthdays.

The day daddy stayed home

Published in Paperback by Weekly Reader Books (1959)

Author: Ethel Kessler

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mom to 2

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Review Date: 2005-02-16

I loved this book as a child, my parents still have it at their home and I love reading it to my children. My 2.5 yr old loves it b/c her daddy is gone alot on deployments and she loves when he gets to stay home. Too bad we can't get a new copy of this!

Other suggested books: Morrell Gipson, The Surprise Doll (now in reprint!!!)

Just an Awesome Book!!

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Review Date: 2003-01-21

I wanted to share that this is a book my 5 yo dd brought home from her school's library and tonight she read it to me!! She has been wanting to read and all of a sudden we both realized she had read sentence upon sentence!! It really is a cute book and one I hope will be around for a long time! I love the excitement in the child's "voice" when he realizes it has snowed and that Daddy is home... Way too precious!!

The Day Daddy Stayed Home

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Review Date: 2000-07-13

I don't know what it is about this book, but my one year old loves it! I read it at least three times a day to her. The book has great illustrations, and it's refreshing to have a story in which the father interacts with his child in such a fun and playful way. The story is told from the child's point of view and recounts a snowy day in which the father is snowed in and can't go to work. The father and child spend the day together outside playing in the snow. Wonderful book that sparks the imagination (especially since we don't see much snow here in Louisiana).