Say Daddy!

Each member of the family is hopeful that his or her name will be baby's first word after they each spend time reading to, snuggling with, and hugging the newest member of the family, The delighted family dances and cheers when they hear baby's first word is book.Sleeping Bear Press

Mother shares a book about love while Brother shares a book about friendship. Next Aunt Grace shares a book about adventure. Everyone in this family is eager to share books and have the newest member's affection and attention. But all kidding aside, this family knows the bond that is created when readingaloud with someone you love. When Daddy closed the last page, he smiled at me for hours and said, 'Say Daddy Say Daddy ' He hoped Daddy would be my first word But wait. Did we hear correctly? 'Book' I said. 'Book ' Educator Michael Shoulders, who has devoted his career and life to spreading the word that "reading is magic," offers a gentle tale reinforcing the bonding power of a good book and the importance of developing lifelong reading skills.