My Dad's Job

by Peter Glassman, Timothy Bush (Illustrator)

My dad's job sure sounds like a lot of fun. He's part of a team. He fights off raiders. And sometimes he even gets to ride on a bull. But what if dad's job isn't as much fun as it sounds? There's only one way to be sure....And that's to merge the talents of an enterprising author -- in this case, Peter Glassman -- and an innovative illustrator -- like Timothy Bush -- in a picture book that's guaranteed to give you the best return for the buck and still not break the bank. Invest today! My dad's job sure sounds like a lot of fun. He's part of a team. He fights off raiders. And sometimes he even gets to ride on a bull. But what if dad's job isn't as much fun as it sounds? There's only one way to be sure....And that's to merge the talents of an enterprising author -- in this case, Peter Glassman -- and an innovative illustrator -- like Timothy Bush -- in a picture book that's guaranteed to give you the best return for the buck and still not break the bank. Invest today!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2003

Reviews

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

A young boy tries to imagine what his father's job is like in this engaging picture-book from author Peter Glassman** and illustrator Timothy Bush, interpreting various statements - that his father works on a team, that his company is fighting off a hostile takeover, that the bulls and the bears are giving everyone a headache - in the most fantastic way possible. His elder siblings and mother each assure him that it isn't what he thinks, but he decides to keep an open mind until he has a chance to see for himself...

The second picture-book I have read from Glassman, following upon his magical My Working Mom , about a mother who is a witch, My Dad's Job is a humorous exploration of a father's work life, as seen from the perspective of his young son. I appreciated the seeming disconnect between the boy's perception of his father's words - when he hears "raiders," for example, he thinks of Viking-style warriors - and the more mundane office reality. I also appreciated the fact that the narrative sets the reader up to think that they know how that disconnect will be resolved, only to pull the carpet out from under their feet. This was a fun, amusing tale, and one of the few picture-books that I have read of late that addresses a parent's professional life. The artwork by Bush, done in watercolor, captures the humor of the story quite well. All in all, an entertaining tale, one I would recommend to readers who have also enjoyed Mr. Glassman's prior picture-books, as well as to anyone looking for children's stories addressing the difference between figurative and literal language and/or the working lives of parents.

**Full Disclosure: I am acquainted with Mr. Glassman, with whom I have worked in a professional capacity.

[Carson Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The double meaning phrase takes us into a story when a son is interested in his fathers job. This small book has a glossary explaining and breaking down the double meanings used for children to gain the business terminology used in adult conversations. The illustration are fantastic in helping us into the imagination of the son.

[Dorian · Rating 3 out of 5]

The little boy thinks that his Dad has the best job. But I don't think that the storyline spent enough time on him doubting if it actually is the best job. There was very little build up and suspense.

[The Brothers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really fun literal illustrations of some terms we use for going to work and having a job - though this dad's job is in the financial field so most of the illustrations have to do with that (e.g. bear and bull markets, buying futures, etc.)

Great book, fun to read and look at!

[Jack Kirby and the X-man · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun look at a child's view of what parents get up to all day at work. Work can be a mysterious place for kids - but with a good imagination a kid can fill in the blanks!

[Dana Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you did career day in class this would be a great way to open up the lesson. Talks about the child's outlook on his dads job. Great read!

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

very cute... makes you wonder how kids interpret a lot of the things we grown-ups say...