My Dad Is Big And Strong, BUT...: A Bedtime Story

We loved the idea of this book and the illustrations and paper used are great, but the ending is pretty weak and ends fairly abruptly. Frankly the book just isn't long enough. Great idea but not executed in the best way. To me, the story falls off and could used 3-4 more pages of story, a summary, something, anything. A bit bummed, honestly, but the kids and I don't hate it so I guess that's something. I can't recommend it really, but I'd pick it up if it became available at the library.

My 3-year-old granddaughter and her dad love to read this book. It has fun illustrations and humor that appeals to all ages.

Adorable.

Condition was excellent.

So cute and funny

This book is a great bedtime story. The story is funny and the illustrations are so great. It entertains the child as well as the adult who is reading the book. I definitely recommend.

Filled with tongue-in-cheek lines, the story's gist is understandable to a five-year-old (but the Daddy reading the story will appreciate its subtleness!).

The first thing I noticed about this book is the size and heft. Not only do the front and back covers seem extra thick and sturdy, but the pages are printed on cardstock, which is fairly unusual for a children's book. This book is no shrinking violet - it's every bit as big and strong as the illustrated dad it features.Bedtime at this house seems very much like a million other houses. The whining and crying to stay up a bit later, the pleading for just one more book, the stubborn unwillingness to stay in bed. But in this case ... the culprit putting up some a fuss is the father. The sweet little boy is charged with corralling his dad into bed and making sure he gets a solid night's rest. It's no easy task.He starts off with reasoning, but it's hard to reason with a guy who is turning cartwheels though the house, yelling "No, no, no!" The plan is to turn the lights out after one book, but those pleading puppy dog eyes are impossible to resist. Two books and one teddy bear later, his dad is snuggled up in bed (still wearing his hat) insisting that the light be left on. Dads are big and tough, but they can still be a little bit afraid of the dark.This is an adorable bedtime story. Kids and parents alike will appreciate and enjoy the little twist to the classic nightly resistance routine. The little sidekick dog is very funny, watching from the sidelines in most of the illustrations, but also offering some amusing canine body language. I really like how spare the backgrounds are - lots of neutrals with just a few key elements draw in.