Review & Giveaway: “Dear Dad” Book

written by thatsit May 26, 2010

“Dads are stone skimmers, mud wallowers, water wallopers, ceiling swoopers, shoulder gallopers, upsy-downsy, over-and-through, round-and-about whooshers. Dads are smugglers and secret sharers.” Quote by Helen Thomson in “Dear Dad”

With June 20th right around the corner, the day to celebrate these everyday super heroes is quickly approaching.

If you are seeking a gift for the book or photo-loving father in your life, check out “Dear Dad” a beautiful compilation of photographs and quotations that poetically convey the true meaning of fatherhood.

Each photo will have you focusing on the faces and emotions of the fathers and their children, or in some cases grandchildren. I found myself flipping through the book again and again. Even my preschooler liked hanging over my shoulder and giving me her play-by-play of the book. “That little boy is soooo happy that he gets to be with his daddy.”

Scrap all that time wasted having your family stand in place and smile at the camera. This book will inspire you to take a photo journalism approach to your picture taking so that you can further savor the fleeting moments, whether its a little girl watching in awe as her grandfather shaves or little hands holding tightly and protectively onto their dads’ hand.

Given the recent popularity of the documentary “Babies” — the movie following the progress of four infants in Nambia, Mongolia, Tokyo and San Francisco and highlighting the many similarities versus differences — it struck me in “Dear Dad” how similar the father/child relationship is no matter where in the world the photos were captured.

Although coffee table books are nice, I also especially appreciate this smaller 4-1/4 x 6 inch volume so that I could easily ship or store it on my bookshelves. The book can be purchased for $14.95 directly from the publishers by going here.

To help celebrate Father’s Day, Chronicle Books is giving away a copy of Dear Dad and a great how-to book called Handy Dad to a That’s It Mommy reader!

That’s IT Mommy Friend, Jill

MAIN ENTRY – What is your favorite thing to do with your dad? (Remember if this MAIN ENTRY is not followed then no other entries will count)

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* 1 Extra Entry – Tweet this giveaway. Win “Dear Dad” & “Handy Dad.” Books that capture those sweet moments with Dad via @thatsitmommy @chroniclebooks http://wp.me/pAWsG-X4

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This giveaway will run through midnight on June 7, 2010 (PST) with winner being announced sometime on or before June 9, 2010 (PST). Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact us before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only (18+).

* We did not receive monetary compensation for this review.
* Jill did receive copies of “Dear Dad” and “Handy Dad” for review purposes.
This will in no way sway our opinion of the service.
The review is in our own words and is our opinion. Your results and opinion may differ.

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116 comments

Laura Stewart May 26, 2010 at 8:22 pm

I don’t have a dad but I sure like hanging out with my fiance’s dad – he helps with things around the house and that is fun

Amanda Martin May 27, 2010 at 7:54 pm

I love hanging out with my dad. He takes me fishing, we play baseball, and I enjoy spending his money.

Linda Kish May 27, 2010 at 9:47 pm

When I was young I loved to do everything with my dad. I didn’t know at the time that I was doing work, I thought we were just having fun together.

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Joannie May 28, 2010 at 1:46 pm

My favorite thing to do with my dad is to go blueberry picking!

Jay May 28, 2010 at 1:50 pm

I like eating with dad and dancing!

Marci May 29, 2010 at 4:34 am

I love driving in the car with him because that’s when we have good conversations

Allyson May 29, 2010 at 7:40 am

I love letting my dad show me around his garden and tell me about all his plans for next year

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jenna H May 29, 2010 at 9:41 am

I love looking at sports cars with my dad

dianad May 30, 2010 at 4:46 am

I’m 63 and my Dad is still living. He play a mean game of Cribbage. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

Emily May 30, 2010 at 8:54 am

I love to work out in the yard with my dad- he is such an example to me & has a great work ethic.

Vanessa May 30, 2010 at 12:10 pm

My dad takes my family and I out to lunch or dinner to places we wouldn’t normally go (or be able to afford, haha) so I love that we get to try new foods with him.

Julie May 30, 2010 at 4:35 pm

I like taking walks and talking with my dad. We live far apart and I wish I could walk with him more often.

lovelyritaann May 30, 2010 at 5:02 pm

My greatest memory with my dad is when I was young we would go to the store and buy a hot link then drive to the flea market in his convertible. He passed away when I was 12 and I miss him everyday.

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Ale O May 31, 2010 at 1:59 pm

When I was lil it was just to follow him around, to be his shadow..I actually am trying to reconnect w him after 20 years….(tears & sobs) so this is great, thank you & God Bless!!

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Keilann June 1, 2010 at 12:59 pm

My dad is a GREAT cook! My favorite thing to do with my dad is take my family out to his house and sit around on the porch spending time with the family while enjoying the aroma of the awesome barbeque he is cooking up on the grill! Thanks for the chance to win this book- it’s looks really good!

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Alice June 2, 2010 at 7:57 pm

I love talking to my dad. Usually we have the best conversations when we are working, so I love working with him.

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Alena June 3, 2010 at 10:54 am

I like to just sit around with my dad talking and playing a game

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Michelle June 3, 2010 at 6:29 pm

Now that I’m older… my favorite thing to do with my dad is just hang out and talk. I love his stories, I always want his advice, I love being able to just be friends with him.

Janet June 5, 2010 at 5:50 am

My current favorite thing to do with my dad is yard “work” which offers tremendous time for conversation.

Katrina June 5, 2010 at 8:14 am

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Megan June 5, 2010 at 3:09 pm

My dad and I run and train for half marathons together. This year was the first year I’ve been able to beat him.

Liza June 5, 2010 at 4:18 pm

I like to work around the house with my dad. It’s a good time to talk about important stuff and not have it seem so serious.

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Amber George June 5, 2010 at 9:02 pm

My fave thing to do with my dad is play with my daughter..his granddaughter! The most rewarding thing EVER!!!

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AngelaP June 6, 2010 at 4:58 am

I love fishing with my dad. He is excellent and I will always catch a lot of fish and have fun!

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Emily Robison June 6, 2010 at 9:02 pm

I think my favorite memory would have to be just spending time with my dad. He would always tickle me until I couldn’t breath and we had a great time together. I loved taking long car rides with him where it was just us to talk.

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Annette E June 6, 2010 at 11:36 pm

I like going on road trips with my dad.

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Geena F June 7, 2010 at 3:57 am

My dad has taught me a lot of self defense (he’s a black belt) and we like to rough house and chase each other around the house until my mom gets annoyed and tells us to settle down. I’m 21, he’s 56 and still always wins.

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