Papa's Stories

by Dolores Johnson

Kari loves all the wonderful ways in which her father changes the stories every time he reads a book to her, until she discovers that Papa cannot read. By the author of Now Let Me Fly.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1994

About the author

Dolores Johnson is a journalist who has worked on newspapers in Oregon, California, Wyoming and Colorado, but she always wanted to write and sell a murder mystery. She tried writing books about an investigative reporter and a newspaper editor, but it wasn't until she wrote a book about a dry cleaner, using her background as a free-lance writer and field reporter for American Drycleaner, that she met with success.

Series:
* Mandy Dyer Mystery

Reviews

[Marilyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kari's papa said "You're getting so big, little princess. Soon I'll be sittin' in your lap instead of you sittin' in mine." Yeah!" says Alissa.

[Leigh Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Papa’s Stories is a heartfelt story about the relationship between father and daughter. The main character, Kari, would come home everyday excited to hear her father read her a story. But as she gets older she begins to question if he is really reading her a story? She also begins to question her relationship with her father. She starts to question if her father is trustworthy or not. Then discovers the truth her father kept from her for so many years and is determined to help her father. While still embracing the family tradition of hearing her Papa's stories. I really enjoyed this book because it brings back so many personal memories I have with my father. My father was the actually the person who got me into reading because he would buy me books whenever I wanted them and would help me read and pronounce certain words. It also reminded me of my late maternal grandfather because we called him "Papa" and he would tell us, his grandchildren, stories in our Navajo language, so he told us stories orally. But back to the story, I loved how the relationship between the father and daughter were depicted because children can easily relate to it. I also liked the pictures in the book. The illustrator did a wonderful job of creating pictures that set the tone for the story which was like a warm, homey, feeling.

[Nicolette Roehl · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Papa’s Stories” is a compassionate, thought provoking story from the creative mind of Dolores Johnson. ” Kari, a truly enchanting and kindhearted girl, waits for her father to arrive home every day to read to her. The mother prepares dinner, while Kari and her father sit down to read a book…but is he really reading from the book? After a few years pass, Kari uncovers something that disappoints her and makes her question her father. This Dolores Johnson book is incredibly written and will tug at your heartstrings. The colors and pictures in the book are detailed and used to provoke feelings. The illustrations balance perfectly with the written word to create a heart-warming story. If you are looking whole-hearted, family oriented book then this is the book for you.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dolores Johnson creates a sensitive yet eye-opening book with “Papa’s Stories”. Kari, a very happy and loving girl awaits her father’s arrival home every single day. While mother is in the kitchen getting dinner ready, Kari and her father will sit down to read a book but is it really that book he is reading? A few years down the road Kari discovers something that makes her question her father and feel let down. Dolores Johnson does a phenomenal job tugging at the heartstrings of everyone that reads this books. The colors and pictures on all of the pages are so cozy and detailed. If you want a heartfelt and family oriented book then this one is for you.

[Kaylee Lash · Rating 4 out of 5]

I chose this book because the importance of family needs to be expressed in the classroom. The book shows the love between a father and his daughter and the importance of going to school and learning how to read in our world. I chose this book for me as a reader because I am so southern rooted and this book reminded me of my family home. This book would teach in a classroom how to value people and their relationships and I would teach summarizing and synthesizing with this text.