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Sebastian, a young tortoise, follows his dad as he explains what animal dad's do for their children as he walks through the grass. The dads all play an important part in their children's lives by showing them how to do things. This is a great book of the relationship between Dad's and their children. I would highly encourage dads to read this to their young children ages 2-6. The illustrations are fantastic and the colors make it very visually appealing to read it closer to night time as they are not overstimulating.

Thank you to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

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This book is beautiful! The illustrations are very pretty and the story is perfect for little readers learning about different animals.

Sebastian is playing a guessing game with his Daddy, it is perfect for the little ones to guess the animals too. From the sweet story to the soft warm colours, this book is perfect to snuggle up with and read to your child.

We had lots of fun guessing the animal that Daddy Tortoise was hinting at, and afterwards we gave Daddy a big cuddle.

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Title: The Best Daddy of All
Author: Peter Horn
Brief Description:
A beautiful picture book that follows baby tortoise with daddy tortoise seeing what other dads do with their babies.

Review:
This is such a cute book that follows a baby and its dad where they talk about what other dads do. It is written in a way that is easy to understand and educational. The art throughout the book is detailed and beautifully done.

I believe this books takes a little more understanding, so the ideal age would be above 2 years old. The art in the book is cute and sometimes funny, so younger ones can enjoy and be entertained, but might not hold their attention. I got emotional towards the end of this book. It’s such a great way to say dads are always there for you! The story rhymes slightly but not in the way that you think you are reading a Suess book. I really loved it and can’t wait to add it to our little one’s library!

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Having grown up without my father in my life and going on to marry a man who is the most hands on father, this sweet book made me so happy. The message in this book is really beautiful and shows the vast array of ways dads show their love.

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What a delightful book! The images are STUNNING and the story is just too cute. I cannot wait for this to come out so I can buy this for my family.

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This is a very cute book! As it is read to a child they will likely enjoy guessing which animal daddy tortoise is taking about. I know my kids would! I think it is also nice to have a book focused on dads as I usually see them more focused around moms. The illustrations have lots of detail in them as well.

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This picture book has gorgeous, colorful illustrations, and the story follows a little tortoise who is out on a walk with his dad. They talk about things that dads do for their children, and the father gives different clues and prompts to help his son identify different types of animal dads. Kids can figure out each riddle with the little tortoise, and can call out the answers.

The story is just the right length, and I like how it celebrates dads while also teaching kids about animal behaviors and habitats. This book is sweet and heartfelt without feeling overly sentimental, and it is a wonderful story for kids and their dads to enjoy together.

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This book is perfectly adorable! The illustrations are beautiful and the variety of animals and bugs featured in the story was great! This is not just another farm animal book that’s for sure!

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This book has the most beautiful illustrations and the story is cute, loving, and pattern based which was a huge hit with my two year old. We enjoyed this book immensely and will be on the lookout for other books by Peter Horn.

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I'm obsessed with this cute little story about a son and father tortoise as they venture out and talk about all the wonderful things fathers do.

I absolutely adored the illustrations in this story. The cover art is beautiful, and that quality continues throughout the book. I especially love the subtle artwork hints about which animal father will appear next. My toddler had a lot of fun guessing along with the little tortoise and was very proud when she got one correct. The typography in this story makes for a fun read-aloud, and I would definitely recommend this story to other mothers.

Thank.you NetGalley, Northsouth Books Inc and Peter Horn for a ln eARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I received an electronic ARC from NorthSouth Books Inc. through NetGalley.
Charming story of a dad and his son. Daddy Tortoise offers riddles so his son, Sebastian, can figure out the various dads in their area. He guesses correctly each time until his dad gives him a hard one. It includes several parts but Sebastian is not stumped and guesses his own dad - the best daddy of all. Gentle text offers readers a chance to guess too. The illustrations capture the joy of life for each type of animal, and the love between this dad and son. A delightful book to share as a family.

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The Best Daddy of All is a sweet and whimsical picture book appropriate for young readers. It is about a tortoise father and son. The dad says something that a dad might teach his child and the son guesses who it would be. It highlights ways that dads are important. It would be a great bedtime story based on page count. The illustrations are very cute and explain the story well. It would make a great father's day gift.

Thanks to Northsouth Books Inc for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

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This is a heartwarming book about animals who live in a similar habitat to the tortoise. It shares little details about each animal, which my children enjoyed guessing before we turned the next page. The illustrations are beautiful. This is one we would read again and again.

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Thank you to NetGalley for this e-copy of The Best Daddy of All by Peter Horn in exchange for a honest review. This is a very unique book in that is told from the perspective of a daddy and not a mommy.This book is wonderful in telling about all the wonderful ways a daddy plays a part in an animal’s life and also explores the relationship that the tortoise has with his son.Very heartwarming and enlightening.

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The Best Daddy of All is a wonderful book. As an educator, I have students who come from all walks of life, and a common thread among many of them is the absence of a father or father figure in their lives. This book is an excellent example of fatherhood missing from so many of my students’ lives. Often times, we do not promote or highlight fatherhood in children’s books often focusing on mothers. I appreciate this book for all those reasons.

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This whimsically illustrated story is equal part heart and informational. Join a turtle daddy and his son in learning about how all kinds of animal/insect parents help their children, with a special emphasis on the relationship between father and son turtle. A delight to read!

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This is such a sweet book detailing the many special ways fathers take care of their children. The illustrations are beautiful. This would make a great bedtime book to snuggle and read with your littles. Thank you, NetGalley and NorthSouth Books, for the ARC and opportunity to provide an honest review .

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The Best Daddy of All is a cute children's book featuring a Dad and his sone playing a guessing game of Whose Daddy is it for different animals.

I loved that the story provided clues and prompts for a very informative experience. With pretty illustrations and a charming storyline, The Best Daddy of All is the perfect book for curious preschoolers eager to learn more about the creatures big and small. Five stars.

I received a DRC from NorthSouth Books through NetGalley. This review is completely my own and reflects my thoughts and opinions.

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I thought that this was a really lovely book!

The book has some excellent illustrations that really capture the characters emotions and bring the story to life - it is a wonderful, heartwarming book.

The story was well written, it was easy to follow and really enjoyable. The layout of the book was great, the writing was nice and clear and didn't cloud the images.

It is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!

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Sebastian the tortoise is walking along with his father on a beautiful fall day. As they take in their surroundings, they begin to talk of different daddies -- which animals they are and how they always help their babies.

This is a super sweet, heartfelt book with beautiful illustrations!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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