Scan barcode
panda_incognito's review
1.0
This picture book has bland illustrations and a story in which the dad goes wild and acts super childish, putting the child in the parenting role as he tries to manage his dad's behavior at the zoo. It's not that funny, and dads are so often presented as doofuses in children's entertainment that there is nothing unique about this either. It's just annoying and insulting.
There are far better zoo books, much better books about manners, and infinitely better books about dads. This one is a waste of the paper it is printed on.
There are far better zoo books, much better books about manners, and infinitely better books about dads. This one is a waste of the paper it is printed on.
hlminton's review
5.0
4.5 stars--This book is SO FUN, about a dad who becomes like a kid at the zoo.
tashrow's review against another edition
5.0
This is the sequel to My Dad Is Big and Strong, But… which was a wonderful French import. This second book is equally dynamic and successful, continuing the role reversal between father and child in the first book. Here, the father and son head to the zoo together, because Dad just can’t wait to go there. He has trouble waiting in line without bouncing everywhere. Then he has to go to the bathroom. He has a melt down about not having any ice cream until his son distracts him with a porcupine. Even leaving the zoo is tricky, since Dad is sure to want a toy from the souvenir shop even when his son says no.
This book like the first has a gorgeous sense of humor throughout. The dynamic between father and son is reversed completely and children will get the humor effortlessly as they see their own potential behavior play out in an adult. The humor is never mean and always zany, creating a feeling that will make everyone smile.
Di Giacomo’s illustrations add to that zany humor as the very large father figure dwarfs his son on every page. Even his interactions at the zoo are played for laughs as he poses with his arm around the flamingos. The illustrations use subtle color and a cartoon style to create their own unique feel.
A great read aloud that is just right for any family, particularly after an outing. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
This book like the first has a gorgeous sense of humor throughout. The dynamic between father and son is reversed completely and children will get the humor effortlessly as they see their own potential behavior play out in an adult. The humor is never mean and always zany, creating a feeling that will make everyone smile.
Di Giacomo’s illustrations add to that zany humor as the very large father figure dwarfs his son on every page. Even his interactions at the zoo are played for laughs as he poses with his arm around the flamingos. The illustrations use subtle color and a cartoon style to create their own unique feel.
A great read aloud that is just right for any family, particularly after an outing. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
More...