“Dads are stone skimmers, mud wallowers, water wallopers, ceiling swoopers, shoulder gallopers, upsy-downsy, over-and-through, round-and-about whooshers. Dads are smugglers and secret sharers.” Quote by Helen Thomson in “Dear Dad”
With June 20th right around the corner, the day to celebrate these everyday super heroes is quickly approaching.
If you are seeking a gift for the book or photo-loving father in your life, check out “Dear Dad” a beautiful compilation of photographs and quotations that poetically convey the true meaning of fatherhood.
Each photo will have you focusing on the faces and emotions of the fathers and their children, or in some cases grandchildren. I found myself flipping through the book again and again. Even my preschooler liked hanging over my shoulder and giving me her play-by-play of the book. “That little boy is soooo happy that he gets to be with his daddy.”
Scrap all that time wasted having your family stand in place and smile at the camera. This book will inspire you to take a photo journalism approach to your picture taking so that you can further savor the fleeting moments, whether its a little girl watching in awe as her grandfather shaves or little hands holding tightly and protectively onto their dads’ hand.
Given the recent popularity of the documentary “Babies” — the movie following the progress of four infants in Nambia, Mongolia, Tokyo and San Francisco and highlighting the many similarities versus differences – it struck me in “Dear Dad” how similar the father/child relationship is no matter where in the world the photos were captured.
Although coffee table books are nice, I also especially appreciate this smaller 4-1/4 x 6 inch volume so that I could easily ship or store it on my bookshelves. The book can be purchased for $14.95 directly from the publishers by going here.
To help celebrate Father’s Day, Chronicle Books is giving away a copy of Dear Dad and a great how-to book called Handy Dad to a That’s It Mommy reader!
That’s IT Mommy Friend, Jill
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This giveaway will run through midnight on June 7, 2010 (PST) with winner being announced sometime on or before June 9, 2010 (PST). Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact us before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only (18+).
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I don’t have a dad but I sure like hanging out with my fiance’s dad – he helps with things around the house and that is fun
When I was young I loved to do everything with my dad. I didn’t know at the time that I was doing work, I thought we were just having fun together.
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My favorite thing to do with my dad is to go blueberry picking!
I like eating with dad and dancing!
I love driving in the car with him because that’s when we have good conversations
I love letting my dad show me around his garden and tell me about all his plans for next year
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I love looking at sports cars with my dad
I’m 63 and my Dad is still living. He play a mean game of Cribbage. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
I love to work out in the yard with my dad- he is such an example to me & has a great work ethic.
My dad takes my family and I out to lunch or dinner to places we wouldn’t normally go (or be able to afford, haha) so I love that we get to try new foods with him.
I like taking walks and talking with my dad. We live far apart and I wish I could walk with him more often.
My greatest memory with my dad is when I was young we would go to the store and buy a hot link then drive to the flea market in his convertible. He passed away when I was 12 and I miss him everyday.
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When I was lil it was just to follow him around, to be his shadow..I actually am trying to reconnect w him after 20 years….(tears & sobs) so this is great, thank you & God Bless!!
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My dad is a GREAT cook! My favorite thing to do with my dad is take my family out to his house and sit around on the porch spending time with the family while enjoying the aroma of the awesome barbeque he is cooking up on the grill! Thanks for the chance to win this book- it’s looks really good!
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I love talking to my dad. Usually we have the best conversations when we are working, so I love working with him.
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I like to just sit around with my dad talking and playing a game
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Now that I’m older… my favorite thing to do with my dad is just hang out and talk. I love his stories, I always want his advice, I love being able to just be friends with him.
My current favorite thing to do with my dad is yard “work” which offers tremendous time for conversation.
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My dad and I run and train for half marathons together. This year was the first year I’ve been able to beat him.
I like to work around the house with my dad. It’s a good time to talk about important stuff and not have it seem so serious.
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My fave thing to do with my dad is play with my daughter..his granddaughter! The most rewarding thing EVER!!!
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I love fishing with my dad. He is excellent and I will always catch a lot of fish and have fun!
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I think my favorite memory would have to be just spending time with my dad. He would always tickle me until I couldn’t breath and we had a great time together. I loved taking long car rides with him where it was just us to talk.
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My dad has taught me a lot of self defense (he’s a black belt) and we like to rough house and chase each other around the house until my mom gets annoyed and tells us to settle down. I’m 21, he’s 56 and still always wins.
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My favorite thing to do with my dad is go fishing
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I love going to sporting events with my dad, thanks!
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My favorite memory with my dad was going boating with him and jet skiing together.
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My favorite thing to do with my Dad is to spend as much time with him as possible and listen to all his stories.
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My dad can fix nearly anything! He loves building instruments like guitars, etc. He would do anything for me I know! He is a strong silent type and was a very handsome young man when my mother met him in 1959. They just had their 50th anniversary last April!
My favorite thing to do with my Dad is to play video games
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I dont have a dad, but love watching my dad take my kids to the park and play ball with them.
My favorite thing to do with my dad is to eat ice cream.
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