Daddies and Daughters Stick Together: Book 1

by Aissatou Balde, Nandi Fernandez (Illustrator), Diariatou Sow

Overview

Diari doesn’t mind when Mommy goes into the city for work, because she and her little sister, Fatima, get to spend the whole day with Daddy. 

From when the moon trades places with the sun until the sun trades places with the moon, daddies and daughters do everything together. A day with Daddy means cooking, learning, dancing, and playing. After all, Daddy knows that with a little imagination, a sense of fun, and a lot of love, every part of a normal day can feel special!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781954854529
Publisher:	Bird Upstairs Books
Publication date:	05/10/2022
Series:	Daddies & Daughters Stick Together , #1
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,010,838
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Aissatou Balde is the Creative Director and Editor in Chief of TalesandTurbans.com. She has created a lifestyle brand that is sought after by millennial women, mothers, and major brands looking for an authentic and positive representation of all things womanhood, motherhood, and family. Visit Daddiesanddaughters.com for more information!

Editorial Reviews

This delightful book gets at the essence of the deep love between fathers and daughters. I love how we get a glimpse of a day in the life of this stay-at-home dad who shows such great care and affection for his daughters and their mom. With beautiful illustrations and an engaging story, this book is a must for anyone wanting a great children’s book about love and family!” —Carmen Sognonvi, digital creator and founder of Top Flight Family 

“It is so refreshing to read a story that centers on the Black family experience, where a father beautifully cares for his daughters while the mother is away for the day. My heart beamed at all the special details—from the girls’ self-care routines and positive affirmations they recite to cooking yummy foods and enjoying playtime with their dad. This book is full of love and definitely a must-have for every family’s home library.” —Dana Oliver, beauty expert, journalist, and content director at StyleSeat 

"An uplifting family story that highlights the importance of positive parent-child bonds.”—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2022-03-21
Young sisters spend the day at home with their father in Balde and Sow’s debut picture book.

When Mommy leaves early for work, Diari and Fatima spend the day with Daddy. Diari chronicles their activities, often repeating the phrase “When Mommy’s away, Daddies and daughters stick together.” She particularly notes instances of Daddy’s kindness and support, as when he helps them with their counting and reading skills. When they practice their French, Fula, and Spanish vocabulary, he says, “I am so proud of you, and I love you so much!” After other fun activities, such as dancing and yoga stretches, the sisters take a nap and later help Daddy cook dinner. Mommy comes home that evening and helps Diari and Fatima get ready for bed. Diari is thrilled: “I’m happy to say: Mommy, Daddy, and daughters stick together.” Balde and Sow effectively emphasize how children thrive in supportive, loving environments. Young readers and caregivers will enjoy the wholesome depiction of close family relationships, even if their own family structure or child care routine is different than the characters’. Artist Fernandez’s full-color illustrations, which depict a Black family, have a photographic, realistic quality; some feature textured, dimensional aspects such as floating bubbles above Diari’s bubble bath and a starry sky illuminated by the moon.

An uplifting family story that highlights the importance of positive parent-child bonds.

Kirkus Reviews