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Some Daddies Hardcover – Picture Book, May 17, 2022

by Carol Gordon Ekster (Author), Javiera Mac-lean Álvarez (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
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Every daddy is different--and that makes them even more special!

"Some daddies teach you about the world. Others attend tea parties. Some help turn blankets into forts. Others hold you steady while you pedal."

This rollicking showcase of daddies celebrates the incredible diversity of modern fathers. The inclusive cast of characters--including a two-dad family, a single dad, and a stay-at-home dad--highlights the bond between daddy and child as they play, learn, comfort, and laugh their way through everyday life. This open-hearted ode to fatherhood will give readers new appreciation for how their own fathers and father-figures shine in their own unique ways.

Some Daddies is the perfect gift for a new dad, Father's Day, or any occasion for parents and educators to read with their kids. Carol Gordon Ekster's playful text is illustrated with the quirky, colorful artwork of Javiera Maclean Alvarez, making this picture book a wonderful read-aloud.

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    2 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - Preschool
  5. Lexile measure
    AD480L
  6. Dimensions
    9.25 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Beaming Books
  8. Publication date
    May 17, 2022
  9. ISBN-10
    1506460569
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1506460567
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Variety of fathers and kids at a celebration of dads
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Teach the child in your life about

  • Diverse families
  • Inclusive gender roles
  • Different ways fathers show love
  • Multiple definitions of family

Look Inside Some Daddies

Some daddies create art.

Others prune plants.

Some putter about.

Others spend time reading . . . or napping!

Every daddy is different.

Two different daddies on a bench with their children in a hospital lobby

Different daddies playing with their kids at the park

One dad chopping carrots and another grilling

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"An ode to fathers of all sorts." --Kirkus Reviews

"Some Daddies teaches children ages three to seven that diversity is beautiful and should be celebrated." --Seattle Book Review

"A marvelous celebration of family love." --Carrie Finison, author of Dozens of Doughnuts and Don't Hug Doug

"This is a must have for Father's Day and all year round!" --Kirsti Call, author of Mootilda's Bad Mood, Cow Says Meow, and The Big Scream

About the Author

Carol Gordon Ekster is a children's book author and retired elementary school teacher. She is the author of Where Am I Sleeping Tonight?: A Story of Divorce, Ruth the Sleuth and the Messy Room, and Before I Sleep I Say Thank You, and You Know What?. She lives in Andover, Massachusetts.



Javiera Mac-lean Álvarez is a Chilean children's book illustrator who likes to use illustration as a voice to raise awareness for making a better world.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beaming Books (May 17, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1506460569
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1506460567
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD480L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - Preschool
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Carol Gordon Ekster

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Carol Gordon Ekster's first published children's book, Where Am I Sleeping Tonight?-A Story of Divorce, Boulden Publishing, 2008, was inspired by one special former 4th grade student who lived the schedule described in the book. The book was a finalist for About.com's Readers'Choice Awards for Best Children's Book for Single Parent Families, 2012. After 12 years it went out of print, but Mazo Publishers brought it back to life in 2021 with a new title: Where Am I Sleeping Tonight?: Kids Coming To Terms With Divorce. Another of her stories was in Library Sparks magazine, February 2010. And her picture book, Ruth the Sleuth and the Messy Room, on the debut list of Character Publishing, December 2011, received the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval in July 2013. This title has been reprinted with Mazo Publishers 2018. Watch the book trailer at this link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IQeZaDUpt4&feature=youtube_gdata

Carol's picture book, Before I Sleep: I Say Thank You, released January 1, 2015 with Pauline Books and Media, and is now in its fourth printing. It was a finalist for the ACP Excellence in Publishing Awards 2016 and a third place winner in the Catholic Press Association awards in the children's book category, 2016. You can watch the trailer at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbf_KXG73HY Her first e-book, Hip Hopping Books, came out spring 2015 as part of a digital library with Schoolwide, Inc. And her picture book, You Know What?, came out first in Dutch (Mama, Wist je dat?), December 2016 with Clavis Books, with the English edition following in 2017, the Korean language edition in 2019. It was a CLEL Bell Picture Book Awards Nominee for Talk (2018) and an SCBWI Crystal Kite Award finalist 2018 in the New England region. You can watch the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcobcitkKZ8

SOME DADDIES, illustrated by Javiera Maclean Alvarez, with Beaming Books, published May 17, 2022. You can see the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quCbcNHNbg8

TRUCKER KID, illustrated by Russ Cox, came out with Capstone, January 1, 2023. And here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACKYvSU1-Ys

After 35 years of teaching, Carol is retired. She now works on her writing and book promotion full time and is excited that her writing gives her another way to communicate with children. Find out more at

www.carolgordonekster.com

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Great Fathers Day gift or for future Daddies
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Great Fathers Day gift or for future Daddies
Can't wait to give this book to future Daddies or daddies right now. The story about the different daddies intertwined into one book was creative. The vibrant illustrations make it a fun read for children too. You won’t be disappointed after purchasing this book. I have purchased other book by this author and have enjoyed each and every time I have read them to my grandchildren.
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Rene B
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect gift for kids and daddies!
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
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I love this book by by Carol Gordon Ekster showing the different types of daddies and celebrating what makes each one special and unique. As the author writes, "Every daddy is different." Fun and heartwarming, it's a perfect gift for kids and daddies everywhere!
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CLV Coyle
5.0 out of 5 stars A loving montage of... daddies!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2022
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I've purchased 2 of these delightful books so far! The story flows in a loving montage, beginning first with a myriad of morning rituals and then onward to a very busy day.

It’s mindfully written by Carol Gordon Ekster, with playful illustrations by Javiera Maclean Alvarez. I'm absolutely certain children will squeal with laughter as they try to figure out which daddies are most like their own. I'm hoping the ones I gift this book to will be inspired to come up with a few interesting characteristics unique to their very own special papas.

Some Daddies is a fabulous read-aloud for young children. Charming, sweet, and funny, it’s a sure-fire Father’s Day gift, as well as a dad gift for ANY occasion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect! Exactly as I hoped
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022
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This book was so sweet. I really enjoyed reading it to my kids. They had fun pointing to all the different daddy pictures. The illustrations are great. I think the subliminal message is important too, its easy to compare ourselves to others. This book gives kids a sense that its ok to be you and that its ok for their parents to be individuals. Even though I think sometimes they wish we were more "like" their friends parents! This book subtly emphasis that fact, that being individuals is a good thing!
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marvin ernst
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for young children!
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2022
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I have bought all of Ms. Ekster’s books for my grandchildren over the years. They have thoroughly enjoyed each and always look forward to her latest book. “Some Daddies” was no different and was an immediate hit. My grandkids were mesmerized by the book and I always seem to be coming back to it. They learn so much from each reading while at the same time enjoying and discussing it (and my 7 year old grandson can read it himself now). Thank you Carol and we look forward to your next book!
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Carol Gordon Ekster
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read-aloud and important book about fatherhood
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
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This is such a special book that shows the many ways a daddy's love can be shown. It's a wonderful model for little boys to know that there are so many ways to love and be as a father. Colorful joyous illustrations accompany this delightful text that makes a great read-aloud, especially with the repeated line, "Every daddy is different." Kids will delight in finding those dads that remind them of their own father figure.
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Leslie Hecht-finger
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fathers Day gift or for future Daddies
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2022
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Can't wait to give this book to future Daddies or daddies right now. The story about the different daddies intertwined into one book was creative. The vibrant illustrations make it a fun read for children too. You won’t be disappointed after purchasing this book. I have purchased other book by this author and have enjoyed each and every time I have read them to my grandchildren.
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Leslie Hecht-finger
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fathers Day gift or for future Daddies
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2022
Can't wait to give this book to future Daddies or daddies right now. The story about the different daddies intertwined into one book was creative. The vibrant illustrations make it a fun read for children too. You won’t be disappointed after purchasing this book. I have purchased other book by this author and have enjoyed each and every time I have read them to my grandchildren.
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Hilary M
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids and their father figures of all kinds! Great Father's Day gift, too.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022
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I really love this book for kids because it is fun, heartfelt, and inclusive of dads of all kinds. Really speaks to where we are with modern parenting and caretaking today. I totally recommend it as a Father's Day gift. My only wish is for there to be a SOME MOMMIES companion book to this! That would be great.
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Adaela M
4.0 out of 5 stars Every Daddy is Unique
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022
I love that this book shows the different kinds of Daddies. I think it can help children begin to learn about all the different kinds of people. All are unique.
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