Drawing.
Reading.
Building.
Painting.
These are things Nelly loves to do…but they’re always better with Daddy Gnu!
With fun-to-read rhyme, a little silliness, and a lot of warmth, Anna Dewdney—the creator of the beloved llama llama books—tells the story of a daughter and her daddy and their wonderful day together.
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful.
Heartwarming Times Between Father and Daughter.
By C. Curran
First I want to mention, for those that don't know, a "Gnu" prounced, "noo" is large African antelope with an oxlike head and a horselike tail. With that said, I really loved this book! I think it really captured the feeling of when my dad built me a doll house. Although, the one my dad built wasn't nearly as good as the one in the story, but it was special because we did it together. The pictures are vibrant and some make you go, AWWWW, because they are so cute.Below is the first part of the story:"Nelly loves her Daddy Gnu. He always knows just what to do.A great big box, some tape, and string-Daddy can make anything!First they measure. Then they draw. Nelly tapes, and Daddy saws..Then, they add a little glue. Nelly and her Daddy Gnu!A perfect little house for one! But Nelly thinks it's not quite done....It needs some flowers, just a few. Time to shop with Daddy Gnu.A big adventure to the store! Plants and hammers, ladders, more.Would she like a better view? Take a ride on Dady Gnu!", (Here is a picture of Nelly on her daddy's shoulders.)And so the story goes, they look for paint, brushes and other items to complete the house. Nelly goes on to talk about how much fun it is to spend time with her daddy. However, at one point she becomes separated from her dad and gets a little scared. But of course he's not far away and Nelly is all smiles again.The end of the story goes like this:"Paint the house with brick designs. Big bright flowers, climbing vines.(Picture of them painting the house together.)There's nothing that these two can't do-Nelly and her Daddy Gnu.Time for dinner, Daddy cooks. Then they read their favorite books. (Picture of both sitting in a chair together while daddy is reading to Nelly)Every night and every day, Daddy makes it all OK.He always knows just what to do...Nelly's Daddy, Daddy Gnu"Such a heartwarming story!Thank you so much for reading my review, I sincerely hope it has helped you. If this review is helpful to you. please let Amazon know by clicking on the "Yes" button below. Thank you!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.Great new book!!
By VeggieMama
Love it! I was so excited to see a book from the Llama Llama series with a daddy in it... We love Llama Llama but it is so mommy centric and honestly a little anxiety ridden. This is great for Father's Day and I am sure my husband and daughters will love it!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.Fun addition to the series
By Chris L
Bought this book for my grandchildren who have enjoyed other "Llama,Llama" books. I like the focus on the father and child relationship. Great illustrations, too.
