Told in the
young boy’s voice, the clear and engaging text is combined with warm, expansive
pictures that contain recurring motifs, to create a rich yet understated sense
of magic.
If I could
meet my grandpa, this is what I would tell him… When I grow up, I want to be
like my dad.
This gorgeous, heartfelt wish from the young boy underpins the whole story and transports us into an immersive, textural landscape.
Neither boy
nor father have ever met Grandpa, who nevertheless features prominently in the
subtext and conversation. A potentially confronting storyline is anything but –
instead, the tender, powerful and very
human connection between three generations is evident.
Soulful,
glorious illustrations appear on every page. A combination of pencil, paint and
digital techniques combine to create layered images that you just want to reach
out and touch.
Representing
different family types, places and ideas, My Dad, My Rock radiates all
the good feeling vibes to leave readers genuinely happy and uplifted.
This
gorgeous book will be picked up over and over again.
Highly recommended.
Title: My Dad, My Rock
Author: Victor D O Santos
Illustrator: Anna Forlati
Publisher: Scribble, $24.99
Publication Date: 30 July 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 97817613380624
For Ages: 3 - 8
Type: Picture Book