On My Papa's Shoulders
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On My Papa's Shoulders
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Humorous, tender and captivating, this is a joyful celebration of the bond between a father and son
Humorous, tender and captivating, this is a joyful celebration of the bond between a father and son.
When Papa lifts me onto his shoulders I can see the whole world.
One little boy in South Africa has just started school. When Mama takes him, they hurry along – but there’s always time for a kiss at the school gate. When Gogo takes him, they go slow and feed the hungry cat on the way. When it’s Tata’s turn, they walk through the park and splash in puddles. But the best days of all are when Papa takes him to school, lifts him high on his shoulders and tells him, "I love you."
A heart-warming celebration of family and fathers, with beautiful, atmospheric paintings portraying the everyday life of a loving extended family.
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iOn My Papa's Shoulders/i is praised for its exceptional illustration and warmth, highlighting the bond between a boy and his father, as well as other family members. Reviewers recommend it for both home and school reading, particularly for children in foundation stages. The book's gentle humour and lyrical, concise text make it ideal for reading aloud, while its relatable daily school journey invites conversations about routines. The expressive watercolour illustrations further enrich the narrative, making it a firm favourite for young readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781913074456
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 May 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Otter-Barry Books
Illustration: Illustrations, color
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Niki Daly has been celebrated as a writer on multiracial, diverse and inclusive themes ever since the 1980s when Not So Fast, Songololo broke through South Africa's apartheid barriers to celebrate black lives. Niki was South Africa‘s nominee for the Astrid Lindgren Award in 2020, and previous honours include ALA and IBBY Awards and nomination for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. He is married to fellow-author and illustrator Jude Daly, and they live in Kleinmond, South Africa.
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