The Best Daddy of All
Sebastian the tortoise knows which daddy is the best of all (his own!) in this heartwarming picture book about all the amazing things a dad can do.
Little tortoise Sebastian is having the perfect day with his dad when he wonders, what are some things a dad can do? His dad playfully asks him to guess which daddy chirps to his chicks (Daddy Bird), which daddy teaches his kits how to hop and run (Daddy Rabbit), and which daddy shows his pups how to sleep upside down (Daddy Bat)! But Sebastian knows which daddy is the best . . . his own!
The perfect picture book to cuddle up with, this loving ode to fathers has a soothing call and response that encourages children to guess along with Sebastian which daddy animal is being described.
An endearing guessing game involves 10 animal fathers... Originally published in Switzerland, this lovely tale invites fathers everywhere to cuddle their little ones close for a delightful read-aloud. Sweet, interactive, and informational—a winsome combination.
Kirkus Reviews
What a delightful ode to fatherhood! ...Readers of all ages will enjoy the soft yet total immersion in nature study as they also quietly absorb the idea that there are all kinds of daddies who take care of their kids in all kinds of personal and important ways.
Children's Literature
The charming repetitive nature of the text and the loving illustrations will have young readers thoroughly enjoying the read-aloud experience, for Father’s Day or all year around.
School Library Journal
Daddy Tortoise and son Sebastian play an extended guessing game that doubles as a celebration of how animal dads care for their young in this picture book... Meserve’s whimsical nature illustrations—delicate line drawings washed with layers of semi-iridescent coloring—add charm to the exchanges.
Publishers Weekly
- Society of Illustrators Original Art, 2025
