Dad and Pop: An Ode to Fathers and Stepfathers

Dad and Pop: An Ode to Fathers and Stepfathers is the story of the two special men in a young girl’s life. Outwardly they are very different. They wear different clothes and they have different hobbies but, there are also similarities between the two men. Both teach the girl to how to cook and both enjoy music.

"Pop is bald. Dad is not.
Dad is tall. Pop is not.
Dad wears suits. Pop wears boots.
Pop takes pictures. Dad takes naps."

This breezy, happy look at a family that includes both a ‘Dad’ and a ‘Pop’ celebrates differences and commonalities. A good choice for children aged four years and up.

In this tribute to fathers and stepfathers, a young girl describes how different her father and stepfather are in appearance and favorite activities, yet how similar they are in that they both love her. With the narrator of the story being a girl, this book would particularly resonate with girls who have fathers and stepfathers. However, the story is compelling enough to be enjoyed by all readers. Simple text and patterned language (rhythm and repetition) are used throughout the book. For example, each set of pages includes one statement about Dad and one corresponding statement about Pop, such as that “Dad’s into gadgets” and “Pop’s into plants.” Having the text organized like this enhances the predictability of the story, show more making it easier for young children to comprehend and beginning readers to read. Realistic watercolor illustrations complement the text by depicting the activities that the narrator says her dad and pop enjoy. By doing so, the pictures help to give meaning to certain words that children may not know, such as “gadgets.” This book would be a perfect Father’s Day gift for fathers and stepfathers. Teachers, parents, and librarians could also use it to teach children about family diversity and step-parenting. show less

I think is book is great and shows that it is more than okay to love both your parents and step parents! Great book to read to students who are going through a situation like so!
Ages: 3-5
Plot

Great story about a child with two fathers due to divorce and re-marriage and how its great that they are indeed different but they both without a doubt love her. Best for kids 3-5 years old.

This book, “Dad and Pop,” is about a little girl who has, not only her dad, but also a step-dad in her life. Through the course of the book the girl explains the differences between Dad and Pop, though Dad and Pop are very different they both love the little girl and help her learn all about life. By the end of the story, she realizes that it is a good thing to have two dads that can teach her different things. The illustrations for this book are a bit silly, but they flow very well with the story and its themes. I would recommend this book for ages 4-6.
This book was found at the Pierce College Library.

For ages 4-9. A girl has to deal with the issue of having a new step father in here life & the things she may experience in dealing with a dad & a stepdad. Positive book shows that its ok to show love your step dad too.

This story is about a little girl who explains having two dads. One of them her biological father, and the other her step-father. They both love her very much and shows how much they care for her. By the end of the story, she realizes how amazing it is to have two fathers in her life. Many children handle divorce in many ways. The character accepted her situation and coped with it as best as she can.