Daddy Doesn't Have to Be a Giant Anymore

by Jane Resh Thomas, Marcia Sewall (Illustrator)

A young girl shares her painful experiences as the daughter of an alcoholic, with descriptions of what her father is like when he is and is not drinking, and explains how her family tries to help her father with his problem.

Genres: Picture Books

46 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Jane Resh Thomas has written more than a dozen fiction and nonfiction books for young readers, including the highly praised Behind the Mask for Clarion. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Reviews

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Family/Friend intervention leads to a 30-day inpatient treatment program for a father that struggle with alcohol use disorder. Told from the perspective of his young daughter.

[Jack Whiteman · Rating 4 out of 5]

since my own father died, I know how the author feels.
Could use a little polishing around the edges, but I definitely would recommend to anyone having a hard time.

[Captmashpea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting children's book I found while browsing the shelves of our library. Kid friendly but very realistic look at alcoholism - positive ending which I know is not always how it ends.
(Hard copy).