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Daddies: A Book for Dads and Kids
This Little Golden Book all about Daddies' day at work is the perfect story to share with Dad's everywhere!In a charming rhyme, this 1953 Little Golden Books asks, "What do daddies do all day? Daddies work while children play." It shows daddies working in all kinds of careers, from farming to teaching to even singing in the opera! And it assures children that at the end of the workday, "by taxi, train, by car and bus, Daddy rushes home—to us!" Illustrated by Tibor Gergely, who brought the beloved Little Golden Book characters Scuffy the Tugboat and Tootle to life.
24 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1953
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June 14, 2022
I don't usually read kids books, but this was available on the front page of my library's Overdrive page (for Father's Day) and the nostalgia hit me. I loved reading Little Golden Books as a kid.
This is one I'd never read.
It was cute and I liked the illustrations. However, all it talked about was dads working. A book that is supposed to be all about Fathers only talks about Fathers making money. It's definitely very financially objectifiying for men. There's way more to being a father than making money. This was briefly touched on with the ending, but why gloss over actually spending time with the kids? Why is bulk of the book focused on providing?
This is one I'd never read.
It was cute and I liked the illustrations. However, all it talked about was dads working. A book that is supposed to be all about Fathers only talks about Fathers making money. It's definitely very financially objectifiying for men. There's way more to being a father than making money. This was briefly touched on with the ending, but why gloss over actually spending time with the kids? Why is bulk of the book focused on providing?
August 3, 2016
Janet Frank, Daddies: All About the Work They Do (Golden Press, 1953)
I know I should be complaining about how sexist this book is blah blah blah reinforces stereotypes blah blah blah women can do blah blah blah. And all of it is true, and valid, and had this book been written today, or even in the eighties, I would probably have been sitting there shocked that something like this got past the editorial board. (That said, Golden did publish the execrable Polly's Pet in 1984.) But honestly, I was kind of delighted to find a book that mentioned fathers at all in their catalog that I didn't have a problem with it. Well, not much of one. And all that stuff is in the back of my head, and keeping me from unhesitatingly recommending it; looked at from a modern perspective, I'm not sure I would go so far as to call it sexist, but it's rather, um, non-inclusive. That said, it's pretty easy to amend a little talk about how mommies are just as capable of driving trucks, teaching braille, acting, etc. as daddies are, and problem (kind of) solved. I'd like to think so, anyway, because from a technical perspective the book is flawless; the rhythm is dead on, the rhymes perfect, the illustrations affable and engaging. Simply put, I like the silly thing, even if I keep thinking I shouldn't. ** ½
I know I should be complaining about how sexist this book is blah blah blah reinforces stereotypes blah blah blah women can do blah blah blah. And all of it is true, and valid, and had this book been written today, or even in the eighties, I would probably have been sitting there shocked that something like this got past the editorial board. (That said, Golden did publish the execrable Polly's Pet in 1984.) But honestly, I was kind of delighted to find a book that mentioned fathers at all in their catalog that I didn't have a problem with it. Well, not much of one. And all that stuff is in the back of my head, and keeping me from unhesitatingly recommending it; looked at from a modern perspective, I'm not sure I would go so far as to call it sexist, but it's rather, um, non-inclusive. That said, it's pretty easy to amend a little talk about how mommies are just as capable of driving trucks, teaching braille, acting, etc. as daddies are, and problem (kind of) solved. I'd like to think so, anyway, because from a technical perspective the book is flawless; the rhythm is dead on, the rhymes perfect, the illustrations affable and engaging. Simply put, I like the silly thing, even if I keep thinking I shouldn't. ** ½
October 10, 2018
This is a great classic Golden Book showing how things used to be when Daddies worked and came home to their families after a long day. The text is simple and rhyming and evokes nostalgia for when life was normal. My daughter loved it and was thrilled to see the whole family of five and their pets at the end.
November 5, 2021
The story was nice, made my heart happy even, however, the illustrations lack of diversity (yes I know it is an old book) disappointed me. Why do we still have the old version available? I would be so happy if someone made a book like this that was illustrated to reflect the gorgeous diversity of our beautiful, yet flawed world.
January 16, 2018
Heartwarming!
This is a beautiful book about the different sorts of workdays experienced by fathers everywhere. This will be a repeat read for us.
This is a beautiful book about the different sorts of workdays experienced by fathers everywhere. This will be a repeat read for us.
October 15, 2020
Very cute, however there are only white dads in this book. Christmas present for Daddy 2018.
December 3, 2020
My 3 and 1 yr old's favorite little golden book. We read it several times before bed.
July 30, 2024
A sweet golden book classic.
April 20, 2015
This book was ok. The book goes through and shows examples of "daddies" performing many different job duties and fulfilling the typical "white, 1950's husband" role. I realize that this book was written in a different time, but I don't think it is the best example of what fathers can do in the present era. There were no pictures of any minorities, and no women were shown working. This might be a good history lesson, but it is not current with the times.
February 2, 2012
I used to read this book to my mother; it was her favorite book when she was growing up!
April 18, 2012
A classic and wonderful book that will bring a tear to your eye.
March 3, 2013
Stereotypical gendering.
June 11, 2013
Awww... great stuff.
August 9, 2016
Sweet book.
August 13, 2016
Work (outside the house) that fathers do so they can "rush home to us".
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