Man's Work

In this small hard book (board book they call them) which is pretty close to indestructable - always a good thing with tiny tots, there are 14 delightful illustrations (including the front and back, as these are original and not showcased elsewhere in the book). It shows Dad & son going through a day doing the chores and having fun as they go. The illustrations are simple yet effective & happy. The duo are laughing througout, as they toss toys into the toy box to clean up, wipe down messes, vacumn each others feet and daddy scrubs the dishes whilst boy washes colander. Daddy stacks the plates whilst boy brings the plastic bowls, they sweep up the fallen plant, and clean the bathroom (boy incredibly effective as we know they are, but having fun). Polishing the shoes, putting on the laundry pegging out the clothes and ironing and at the end of the day (and back of the book) cheers over a glass of orange juice and a days work well done. It's a wonderful book for babies up to 4-or even 5. One of the things which appeals to me so strongly in the book is keeping the boy occupied happily helping (but not in the way) as you go through the household chores. And of course I'm hoping MY husband will get the hint!! What a wonderful fun and great little book. My son gets engrossed in it, pouring over every little detail and exclaiming with glee - Look! The boys helping! Look he's doing the dishes etc etc It's also great value for money, as being hardbacked, it's going to last through more than one. Fantastic book your kids will love it. Kotori