Daddy Goes to Work
by Jabari Asim; Illustrated by Aaron Boyd
Published by Little, Brown and Company
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
As a child, I remember the excitement I felt upon waking up and realizing that this was the day I was to go to work with my dad. There was nothing like it. I felt so special and important. And the idea that my dad wanted to spend the entire day with me was exhilarating.
Daddy and his young daughter go to the office together. They begin their journey on the subway reading the newspaper, walk to the building together, head upstairs in a big elevator, work a bit, have lunch, work some more and then head home. Now, that might not sound exciting, but for the little girl in the story and the little girl I was years ago, we would disagree. It is the most exciting day ever!
I love brightly colored and detailed illustrations Aaron Boyd has provided in some attractive and inviting scenes. I also love the racial diversity of Daddy Goes to Work.
Armchair Interviews says: This is a lovely book about daddy and daughter sharing time together.