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Te quiero, papi!

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Osito y esta preparado para comportarse como un adulto, pero necesita que le echen una mano, y quien mejor que su papa para hacerlo?

10 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2004

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Jillian Harker

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30 reviews
January 4, 2026
I love my dad because I peed all over his shirt while he read this to me but he still finished the book with me.

4/5 stars because there could have been more character development or twists in the story.

Also, the little lion character reminded me of my tabby cat, Benny.
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101 reviews
June 25, 2025
Shout out to all the dads in North Las Vegas. Not only are you raising your kids but you are doing so in the desert waste gangland of North Las Vegas. Hats off to you. I would have left after the first stabbing but you guys keep hanging in there. God Bless! Don’t forget by one get one free glizzies at the Shell station on N Pecos and Centennial PKWY every Tuesday from 1 AM to 2 AM. Bring protection!
Profile Image for Viviane Elbee.
Author 5 books60 followers
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May 28, 2020
Cute illustrations in this loving father-child bear tale. It’s a quick read, perfect length for babies and toddlers.
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September 20, 2023
This book is about a baby bear with his daddy bear. Daddy bear helps baby bear through his childhood grow and learn the things he will need to become a big bear. Every time his dad helped him with something and would treat him with happiness and kindness he would think about how much he loved his dad.

This is my book I am choosing to read in class to my group. I picked it because it had a good message of how someone who helps you in your life in a positive way can have an even more positive impact. In this book, it was his father who helped him, but for any child it could by anyone who treats them with kindness and love, they will reciprocate that back.
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Author 19 books77 followers
January 19, 2025
I can’t remember if Jack got this book from someone from Australia or if it came secondhand from family at his baby shower or first birthday.

Regardless, he pulled it off the shelf tonight and asked me to read it before bed, so we did. He enjoyed the bears and their adventures. I loved that they are bears, because we call him Bear, and the message that dads should support and encourage their little kids because they always look up to their dads.
20 reviews
May 1, 2019
This sweet story is about a baby cub going on an adventure with Daddy Bear. Little bear often tells daddy bear he loves him throughout the book, which I think is one of the things I love most about this book. This book also briefly discusses hibernation, which could introduce a new conversation with the little ones. Illustrations are nice and this book makes the perfect Father's day gift.
Profile Image for Noor Mahmood.
74 reviews3 followers
December 5, 2020
This story was so cute and so were the illustrations in the book. This book reminded me of growing up and how it felt when you realized you were able to things that you were not able to do because you were too young. It was so cute and would be a great story to read to children for bedtime. maybe this story will help children realize what they're capable of.
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2,443 reviews17 followers
January 5, 2022
This book was adorable. Lovely illustrations and sweet story. Even though it doesn't talk about Father's Day I think it would be a great book for Father's Day or a book about family (father and son relationship). This edition of the book also came with 2 adorable cards with bears on them and also came with envelopes so you can write and give a card to your dad or whoever. Precious.
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20 reviews
August 21, 2020
This is a lovely tell about a baby bear learning from his dad about how to survive as an adult bear. His dad encouraged him to explore, find food, seek out shelter exc. Dad bear made every experience positive and loving. After every adventure baby bear says, "I love you dad".
62 reviews
February 8, 2018
This is a very cute book about how much I love my daddy and my daddy loves me.
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782 reviews9 followers
October 22, 2019
Great for my son. Dad is in the military and being gone.
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Author 1 book14 followers
November 23, 2019
If you took a shot everytime you see Daddy Bear or Little Bear, you'd be plastered by the end of this short book. I feel like half of the "said Daddy Bear...said Little Bear" are unnecessary.
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635 reviews4 followers
January 30, 2024
Een boek wat ik cadeau zou doen voor vaderdag of voor de verjaardag van papa. Lief verhaal over papa beer die zijn zoon allerlei berenvaardigheden leert.
122 reviews
February 11, 2024
I liked this book because it reminded me of my daddy and my daddy gives me kisses and does all the things this daddy does in this book
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470 reviews2 followers
August 12, 2024
Cute without being too much. Nice artwork, appealing message.
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1 review
September 24, 2024
My 2 month old son loves this book! Always gets excited when I read it to him. Very cute story.
Profile Image for Alexa Cabrera.
Author 1 book1 follower
April 22, 2026
Shows a father teaching his kid through encouragement. Cute.
25 reviews1 follower
February 6, 2015
I Love You. Daddy, written by Jillian Harker and illustrated by Kristina Stephenson, is a story about a little bear and his dad. The dad believe that his son is ready for more grown-up adventures such as climbing trees, gathering honey, and finding a den. However, Little Bear isn't so sure about all these new responsibilities. He doesn't think he is quite ready to do them by himself. Luckily, his dad is there along the way to offer support and guidance.

There are multiple themes in I love you, Daddy, just like there is in most books, however, the one that stands out the most to me is courage. There is a common trend throughout this book; Daddy Bear hints at Little Bear that he can do a tasks such as climb a tree, but Little Bear doesn't think he can. This is when Daddy Bear gives him a little nudge and then will whisper some words of encouragement such as "You can do it!" These three simple words are what give Little Bear the courage to achieve the goals that his father has set up for him. When little kids read this book with their dad's, they can see that even animals sometimes need a little courage in order to do something that they are unsure about-just like little kids do.

I think the personification in this book is what makes it so enjoyable to the readers. The author could have easily told the story from somebody watching these two bears interact but instead is was told from the first point of view from the Little Bear. I love that Jillian Harker talks about the bears smiling and having to look for a home because little kids can relate to that. Giving the bears human-like qualities makes it seem more real. I think having the bears talk to each other shows the important relationship between the father and child even more. When little bear says, "Was I brave?" is something a little child would ask.
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