Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.29 (667 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0670012270 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Who knew that gnus were so adorable?—Luann Toth, School Library Journal . He and his daughter put their heads together and transform the boxes into a perfect playhouse for Nelly. They "paint the house with brick designs./Big bright flowers,/climbing vines," then clean up, and, yes, Daddy cooks dinner and reads stories, too. The arrival of a new high chair and playpen for Baby Gnu means large, empty cardboard boxes in the living room, and Daddy Gnu knows just what to do with them. They measure, draw, cut, and glue. From Sc
C. Curran said Heartwarming Times Between Father and Daughter.. 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 . Kj said Best father's day gift. This beautiful story of Daddy gnu and his little girl is a favourite of my husband to read to our "Best father's day gift" according to Kj. This beautiful story of Daddy gnu and his little girl is a favourite of my husband to read to our 2.5 year old. Featuring beautiful illustrations, lovely poetry and an uplifting story about a girl building a little house with her Dad.This book prompted my husband to build a simpler version with his daughter, a cardboard box version. He often quotes the last line "Daddy knows just what to do" and is so happy to have a book about how a Dad is competent and loving.I prefer this book over the Llama llama ones as it is much more positive. Where Llama always seems to have dramas, nelly is much more sweet and cal. .5 year old. Featuring beautiful illustrations, lovely poetry and an uplifting story about a girl building a little house with her Dad.This book prompted my husband to build a simpler version with his daughter, a cardboard box version. He often quotes the last line "Daddy knows just what to do" and is so happy to have a book about how a Dad is competent and loving.I prefer this book over the Llama llama ones as it is much more positive. Where Llama always seems to have dramas, nelly is much more sweet and cal. LOVE THESE BOOKS! We love all the Llama Llama books and starting to get to know Nelly's character has been great. We love all of Anna's books and will dearly miss her stories.We've been reading her books since our son was a baby and he is now 8 and he still loves to hear the stories. Makes a great birthday or baby shower gift!
She is also a full-time mom to two away-at-school daughters and three stay-at-home dogs. She taught at a boys’ boarding school for many years before becoming a full-time author and illustrator. . Anna Dewdney lives in a very old house just past a covered bridge in southern Vermont
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.