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What Daddies Like
Find out what daddies like best in this story about a daddy bear and his cub's special day together, now available as a Mini Bee Board Book!
Daddies like smooches.
Daddies like hugs.
Daddies like "Good morning to you!"
As a daddy bear and his cub spend the day together, readers find out all about daddies' favorite things to do, like having adventures in the park, splashes in the bath, playing peek-a-boo, and night-lights, it's true. But most of all, daddies like hearing and saying "I love you!" This charming and heartwarming story is now available as a Mini Bee Board Book!
Daddies like smooches.
Daddies like hugs.
Daddies like "Good morning to you!"
As a daddy bear and his cub spend the day together, readers find out all about daddies' favorite things to do, like having adventures in the park, splashes in the bath, playing peek-a-boo, and night-lights, it's true. But most of all, daddies like hearing and saying "I love you!" This charming and heartwarming story is now available as a Mini Bee Board Book!
26 pages, Board Book
First published April 11, 2017
About the author
Judy Carey Nevin
7 books36 followersI trained as a librarian at the same time I discovered my love of publishing. I worked for Viking Children's Books for 6 years before moving to Virginia for my now-husband to study for his PhD.
Leaving NYC meant returning to my library background. I have worked as a high school librarian, a community college librarian, and a 4-year college librarian. I am now the manager of a library in the Ohio University system.
It took the birth of our daughter and support from a Viking colleague who eventually became my agent for me to try my hand at writing.
I wrote my first book, What Daddies Like, to offer dads of all sorts a book depicting a father and child together. It's surprising how rare it is to find a children's book that gives the dad the spotlight and allows the dad to be the one who gives the baby a bath, gives the baby a goodnight kiss, etc.
Of course I had to balance things out by writing a book for mommies, too--What Mommies Like. Because mommies & daddies like so many of the same things (hugs, quiet time, smooches), the mommy and her cub do something a little different--they take a field trip to the library.
My third book, All Kids Are Good Kids, is a poem about all of the types of kids we encounter, and how they are all good kids no matter what.
2019 was a big year: All Kids Are Good Kids was published in March on the same day as the board book of What Mommies Like, followed by What Daddies Like in April 2019. AND What Mommies Like and What Daddies Like board books were sold in Target (!!) and Wegmans around the country!
2020 was an even BIGGER year: my next book All Kinds of Kindness, published June 2020, was on Amazon's Best Books of the Month list for July AND their Best Books of the YEAR (!!) list in the ages 0-2 category!!!
In this book, readers are reminded of the many ways they can show kindness--from hugging someone afraid of a bug to making a card for a sick friend. I'm hoping my book can encourage families to find ways to be kind in their families, their neighborhoods, their schools--everywhere!
Leaving NYC meant returning to my library background. I have worked as a high school librarian, a community college librarian, and a 4-year college librarian. I am now the manager of a library in the Ohio University system.
It took the birth of our daughter and support from a Viking colleague who eventually became my agent for me to try my hand at writing.
I wrote my first book, What Daddies Like, to offer dads of all sorts a book depicting a father and child together. It's surprising how rare it is to find a children's book that gives the dad the spotlight and allows the dad to be the one who gives the baby a bath, gives the baby a goodnight kiss, etc.
Of course I had to balance things out by writing a book for mommies, too--What Mommies Like. Because mommies & daddies like so many of the same things (hugs, quiet time, smooches), the mommy and her cub do something a little different--they take a field trip to the library.
My third book, All Kids Are Good Kids, is a poem about all of the types of kids we encounter, and how they are all good kids no matter what.
2019 was a big year: All Kids Are Good Kids was published in March on the same day as the board book of What Mommies Like, followed by What Daddies Like in April 2019. AND What Mommies Like and What Daddies Like board books were sold in Target (!!) and Wegmans around the country!
2020 was an even BIGGER year: my next book All Kinds of Kindness, published June 2020, was on Amazon's Best Books of the Month list for July AND their Best Books of the YEAR (!!) list in the ages 0-2 category!!!
In this book, readers are reminded of the many ways they can show kindness--from hugging someone afraid of a bug to making a card for a sick friend. I'm hoping my book can encourage families to find ways to be kind in their families, their neighborhoods, their schools--everywhere!
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May 8, 2017
Beautiful children's book. A wonderful book for all daddies alike!
I also gifted a coppy to my one year old neice, she loves the book and story time! Super adorable
I also gifted a coppy to my one year old neice, she loves the book and story time! Super adorable
June 1, 2017
What do daddies like? Would they like spending a day with their son? This idea sounded good to Daddy Bear whose young cub narrates the story. Daddy Bear’s cub wakes him up with smooches. “Daddies like smooches. Daddies like hugs. Daddies like ‘Good morning to you!’ ”
The anthropomorphized bears are both oddly shaped with short arms; tiny, barely visible legs; small, half-oval ears; and dual-colored button noses. Topping off this original look, Daddy Bear and his cub possess widely expressive eyes and mouths that sell most activities. Humor is widely present, which will tickle young children.
What Daddies Like makes a terrific Father’s Day present for dad and his son. I think it works for a daughter as well. The un-named cub wears a non-gender specific yellow jumper with a blue-striped shirt and carries a small yellow bunny in the front pocket.
What Daddies Like is an adorable, solid double-debut by children’s author Judy Carey Nevin and artist Stephanie Six. 2018 brings What Mommies Like.
Originally reviewed on Kid Lit Review. Read full review and see illustrations by going here:
The anthropomorphized bears are both oddly shaped with short arms; tiny, barely visible legs; small, half-oval ears; and dual-colored button noses. Topping off this original look, Daddy Bear and his cub possess widely expressive eyes and mouths that sell most activities. Humor is widely present, which will tickle young children.
What Daddies Like makes a terrific Father’s Day present for dad and his son. I think it works for a daughter as well. The un-named cub wears a non-gender specific yellow jumper with a blue-striped shirt and carries a small yellow bunny in the front pocket.
What Daddies Like is an adorable, solid double-debut by children’s author Judy Carey Nevin and artist Stephanie Six. 2018 brings What Mommies Like.
Originally reviewed on Kid Lit Review. Read full review and see illustrations by going here:
July 11, 2019
This book would be a good board book. Only a few words per page and essentially a list of what daddies like - things like adventure, monsters, hugs and quiet time. A sweet book for dads to read with their little ones.
April 15, 2017
Such a cute book for daddies and their littles! Daddies love being with their kids and this book shows that special bond.
June 24, 2017
Sweet and fun story about a father and his child doing everyday things, especially ones that daddies like! Perfect for Babytime, Toddler Time and Family Storytimes.
April 13, 2017
Daddies like a lot of things. This book is beautifully illustrated and has simple text that is good for daddies to share with their little ones.
May 1, 2017
This is an adorable celebration of things for little children to do with their daddies. I like that it takes on non "traditional" roles without making a big deal of it. The illustrations are adorbs and it would be a great choice for a toddler storytime read for father's day!
April 24, 2017
A nice, quiet, and calming book with soft illustrations that make this a great selection for bedtime. The simple words and sentences would be wonderful for youngsters just beginning to read on their own. No narrative and no real characterization here, which allows the reader to easily substitute him/herself into the story but may be too simplistic to hold the attention of some youngsters.
April 27, 2017
Cute and simple list of what dads like.
June 1, 2017
If you're looking for a super sweet, lovey-dovey daddy and toddler tale, this is a great book. It would make a perfect bedtime story for babies and young toddlers. It's a very quick read with just a few words per page. (I would not leave a baby or toddler alone with the book as it isn't a board book, so your pages could get eaten, but if your young ones sit quietly on your lap or lie in bed for bedtime stories then it works.)
I think it would also work well for preschool story-time around Father's Day.
The illustrations are soft and cute.
There's not much "story" - it's basically a concept book about what daddies like, and it follows a young toddler bear and his father throughout the day - listing what daddies like. (Though of course, in some illustrations you wonder if the daddy is really enjoying the activity or if it is mostly toddler bear enjoying himself. My kids were quick to point out things like - "daddy bear looks dizzy there...")
My children are older than the intended audience, but they both loved it and voted to give it 5 stars. They made comments comparing daddy bear to their own father, and finally concluded that it was mostly the same except for a few things. They also both thought the illustrations were super cute and discussed how the illustrator must have used watercolors for the sky, bringing up their own watercolor painting experiences.
We have read super sweet lovey-dovey mom-child books so it's a nice twist to see this with a daddy.
I think it would also work well for preschool story-time around Father's Day.
The illustrations are soft and cute.
There's not much "story" - it's basically a concept book about what daddies like, and it follows a young toddler bear and his father throughout the day - listing what daddies like. (Though of course, in some illustrations you wonder if the daddy is really enjoying the activity or if it is mostly toddler bear enjoying himself. My kids were quick to point out things like - "daddy bear looks dizzy there...")
My children are older than the intended audience, but they both loved it and voted to give it 5 stars. They made comments comparing daddy bear to their own father, and finally concluded that it was mostly the same except for a few things. They also both thought the illustrations were super cute and discussed how the illustrator must have used watercolors for the sky, bringing up their own watercolor painting experiences.
We have read super sweet lovey-dovey mom-child books so it's a nice twist to see this with a daddy.
August 29, 2019
I loved reading this book. I have a special bond with my dad, like most girls do, and when I saw the book I knew I had to book it up and read it. To me, the book holds a special place in my heart and as I flipped through each page, I got nostalgia thinking about all of the things me and my dad did together when I was younger. It is true that my daddy did, and still does love smooches and hugs. I don't think he will ever outgrow them.
February 13, 2018
This is a lovely book. It is a great one for a dad to read to his small children. I can see a dad reading it and acting out what is written. "Daddies like hugs" and then giving his child a hug. Or once the child understands to give his dad a hug. So I highly recommend this book.
June 12, 2017
good for toddler storytime
June 13, 2017
Nice book for Farther's Day
June 17, 2017
Fun for Father's Day Storytime.
December 19, 2017
My baby can always go for a Daddy book. He loves his Daddy.
April 7, 2019
3.5 I enjoy the illustrations.
May 11, 2019
The art here reminds me of some stones I saw at a garden center recently, shaped like animal heads.
Those are cute, here the art is just sort of ugly. Otherwise this is a perfectly workmanlike book about fathers. Lots of similar books out there with more attractive art, look for What Daddies Do Best, I Love My Daddy Because..., I Love My Daddy
Those are cute, here the art is just sort of ugly. Otherwise this is a perfectly workmanlike book about fathers. Lots of similar books out there with more attractive art, look for What Daddies Do Best, I Love My Daddy Because..., I Love My Daddy
January 29, 2020
Another library copy my 1 year old and I borrowed. Caught our attention because it was about Daddies, and my son loves his 'Da'. He found this book more interesting the second time I read it, as he had pulled it down to look at himself, and I ended up reading it to him again. He talked to me and looked at the pages as I turned each one. A simple, sweet little book.
May 16, 2019
Recap of all sorts of things daddies like to do with their children. Simple text and illustrations.
April 14, 2020
My husband enjoyed reading this book to our daughter. It's a sweet book with charming illustrations that really showcase the bond between daddies and their littles.
October 2, 2023
Very Cute. I realized on the third read that it progresses from morning to bedtime, so comes cozily full circle. A refreshing rhyme scheme of every third sentence.
April 20, 2017
labeling holiday because this is great for a father's day storytime
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