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Walking with Dad
A poetic celebration of the precious bond between a child and their father — built not on material things or grand conversations, but on shared, everyday moments. Written in lyrical rhyming verse with a glossary of vocabulary words, this hardcover picture book has become the bestselling title in my collection and a favorite Father's Day gift.
Book Details
Reviews
"Great book celebrating the little moments in life that seem to stick with you… the poetic style of writing and mellow tone makes it especially perfect for a bedtime story."childrensbookshelf — Canada, April 24, 2023
"I love this book and recommend it to everyone."Karen Dennis — The Next Best Thing To Mummy, April 3, 2023
"A delight — a poem beautifully illustrated about walking with dad in Helsby."Helsby News — Autumn 2023
"Walking with Dad contains many words that may be quite new to young readers… I recommend Walking with Dad to be read by all."Rosie Malezer — Readers' Favorite, December 5, 2023
"A wonderful Father's Day book… the sophisticated vocabulary and rhyming text makes for a special read."Mummy on a Budget — July 12, 2023
Young Readers
Responses from California fourth graders:
"It reminds me when I spend time with my dad. It almost made me cry."
"Bro, you designed this book perfectly. Don't change ANYTHING."
"I liked that it was amazing because it was emotional."
"Something I can connect with was my dad putting me to bed."
"I like spending time with my dad :-)"
"It reminds me when I spend time with my dad. It almost made me cry."
"Bro, you designed this book perfectly. Don't change ANYTHING."
"I liked that it was amazing because it was emotional."
"Something I can connect with was my dad putting me to bed."
"I like spending time with my dad :-)"
About the Illustrator
Graeme Holding is originally from Helsby, Cheshire, and now lives in Runcorn with his wife and four children. His illustration style is bright, fun, traditional but quirky. He completed a Children's Book Illustration course at the London Art College. Portfolio: graemeholdingillustration.com