With a Little Help from Daddy

by Dan Andreasen

What does it take to be the
fastest,
strongest,
bravest
kid on the block? Just a little help from Daddy!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Family, Juvenile

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2003

Reviews

[KaitandMaddie]

It’s sweet but the child is overly gendered and so is less applicable to us.

[Kelsey]

This book was okay, but it wasn’t our favorite.

[Janet Luch]

My review of With a Little Help from Daddy by Dan Andreasen is based on reading in many times to a little boy who is just ready to turn three years old. He loved the book and readily identified with the little elephant. The text on each page is only a few words and says that the little elephant is the fastest on the block, for example, the strongest, etc.. The drawings show the daddy elephant pushing the little elephant on his tricycle, helping the little elephant hold up the weights, etc.. The last page says, "...with a little help from Daddy." The little elephant could be either a boy or a girl.
Another book that I read at the same time was I Love My Daddy and Kids. Both books celebrate the amazing things small children can do and show the reader that by words and drawings.

[Sarah]

This is a good sell-esteem booster for toddlers. A little elephant lists all the ways he's good at things (being polite, safe when crossing the street...) and his dad is right with him for each example. The underlying theme is parental support and guidance to help little ones be the best they can be. Full page oil paintings show the elephants in various familiar settings (at home, in neighborhood...) with appropriate expressions to match each scene.

[Terry]

This is a quick, fun read. The sentences phrase pride and accomplishment in the way that toddlers do (and say). Read more on the Reading Tub website.

[Anthony]

A little one shares all of his joys, accomplishments, and all the other various things that he can do, with a little help from his daddy. A father and son's love, and togetherness is explored in this enjoyable read.

[Lori]

I love this picture book. The illustrations are so cute. A great book for Daddy to read at bedtime.

[Tricia]

little boy is many things but best of all with the help of daddy. geared towards 2s.

[Staggerlee]

Just a cute short story, great for 2-3 yr olds...FANTASTIC art!

[Cws]

JEPIC-And

[John]

Great for toddler storytimes!

[Garrett Ellis]

Not sure this book would be appropriate for many elementary students, I believe it may be used a little with new kindergarten students, but I struggle to see any other connections.

[Kelsey Johnson-]

This book helps kids understand that it's okay to need help from your parents, or anyone for that matter. Children wouldn't be who they are without some guidance from their loved ones. Such a wonderful book with amazing illustrations.