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Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too Board book – March 28, 2017

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4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 633 ratings
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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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    1 - 3 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Llama Llama
  3. Print length
    36 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Lexile measure
    AD200L
  6. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.76 x 7.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Viking Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    March 28, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    042528977X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0425289778
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PRAISE FOR NELLY GNU AND DADDY TOO:

"[A] Father’s Day-ready vehicle to showcase an involved and attentive parent." —Publishers Weekly

"...an engaging story illustrated with a rainbow of vibrant hues that preschoolers will love." —Kirkus 

"Move over, Mama Llama, it’s Daddy Gnu’s turn to shine!" —School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR THE LLAMA LLAMA SERIES:

"Once again, Dewdney conveys a highly relatable source of llama drama with warmth and authentically childlike characters." —PW starred review of Llama Llama Time to Share 

“A real charmer that will leave preschoolers giggling and parents appreciating the familiar scenario.” —Booklist on Llama Llama Red Pajama

“Dewdney's tale is bound to become a comical classic.” —Kirkus on Llama Llama Red Pajama

“An involving read-aloud, one that will leave kids and parents hoping Llama has many more adventures ahead.” —PW on Llama Llama Mad at Mama

“The expressive animal faces and attention to detail make it a charming addition.” —PW on Llama Llama Misses Mama

"A worthy addition to the Llama collection, just right for readers’ own sick days."—Kirkus on Llama Llama Home with Mama

About the Author

Anna Dewdney was a teacher, mother, and enthusiastic proponent of reading aloud to children. She continually honed her skills as an artist and writer and published her first Llama Llama book in 2005. Her passion for creating extended to home and garden and she lovingly restored an 18th century farmhouse in southern Vermont. She wrote, painted, gardened, and lived there with her partner, Reed, her two daughters, two wirehaired pointing griffons, and one bulldog. Anna passed away in 2016, but her spirit will live on in her books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking Books for Young Readers; Brdbk edition (March 28, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 042528977X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0425289778
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD200L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.76 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 633 ratings

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Anna Dewdney was an award-winning children's-book author, illustrator, teacher, mother, and enthusiastic proponent of literacy and reading aloud to children. She was the author of the bestselling Llama Llama Red Pajama series of picturebooks, among many others. She lived with her partner Reed Duncan in Vermont where she worked, gardened, and spent time with her daughters and dogs. Anna died in 2016.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Very cute father/child book!
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Very cute father/child book!
Very cute story with dad in the spotlight. I like this book as much as the original llama llama book. Such cute pictures and a great length & amount of rhyming words!
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Author/Reviewer Geri Ahearn
5.0 out of 5 stars "CHARMING, HEARTWARMING, DELIGHTFUL, AND ENTERTAINING!"
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2014
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Bestselling author of the Llama Llama series, Anna Dewdney delivers a heartwarming, fun-filled children's story that will delight young readers as the author highlights the importance of family relationships and the influence of role models who we learn from in this heartfelt children's book, that's dedicated to her father. In the past, I have purchased several books from this series, and have watched many young readers enjoy the different stories that encourage social activity, while they learn and enjoy reading at the same time. Young readers have followed Llama Llama and Mama, and now a new adventure blossoms with daddy too.

Nelly Gnu is very fond and proud of her daddy as they engage in working as a team on creativity, while making a special project for Nelly. She listens to her father's ideas, and also helps him with the finishing touches. Nelly is excited to be a part of it, and she and her father are overwhelmed with joy at the final results. Nelly is happy to be daddy's daughter, a big sister to Baby Gnu, Mama's good helper, and Llama Llama's best friend.

Anna Dewdney creates an inspiring story that tugs at the heart, the colorful illustrations compliment the story with adorable characters, who bring the story to life. Entertaining from beginning to end, delightful, and educational. A wonderful addition to a fascinating, enjoyable children's series, and a great gift for Father's Day. Highly recommended to teachers, parents, and child-care providers.
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Liz R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect daddy-daughter book
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
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What a wonderful book! My 21-month old daughter has always been very attached to me (the mother), despite the fact that my husband is an equal-time caregiver. We already owned a lot of books that celebrate the bond between mothers and children, so I was looking for a book that focused on the father-child relationship. My daughter loves this book, and my husband was very touched that I sought it out. Also, I find this book is the perfect length for her...some of the llama llama books are a little long for her age. Highly recommend!!
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Kelly Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for dads!
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022
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Great graphics and fun storyline. Love that it highlights dads.
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Kj
5.0 out of 5 stars Best father's day gift
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2016
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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 calm.
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LHD
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for dad to read to his little girl
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2019
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There are a ton of Mother/Child or Daddy/Son books, but the Daddy/Daughter children's book genre seems lacking. "Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too" is perfect! This has become my husband's special book to read to his own little "Nelly Gnu." Daddy Gnu helps his little girl build a cardboard fort, and then they go on an adventure to a hardware store to buy paint to decorate the fort. It's such a great story with a wonderful rhyming cadence.
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Leanne
5.0 out of 5 stars No llama drama
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2019
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I love Llama Llama Red Pajama books, but they seem to fall into two categories. Either Llama is being whiny or they are too simplistic. This book is neither. It’s great writing and the only dramatic moment is when Nelly can’t find her dad who sweeps in to the rescue. It’s a great story about the father-daughter bond.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Daddy Daughter book just in time for Father's Day!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014
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I saw this book and ordered it for my hubby for Father's Day. I couldn't resist when it was delivered and snuck a peak. :) I loved it! This is the perfect story for my hubby and daughter! Nelly Gnu gets to spend the day with her daddy. Together they build this wonderful playhouse and enjoy spending time together. Daddy's patient and let's Nelly Gnu help with the building and even takes her to the store to buy supplies. My daughter loves to spend time in the garage with her daddy building cabinets for his work. She even calls Home Depot the Daddy Store. I can't wait for Father's Day so they can enjoy snuggle time before bed reading this story together!!
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Candace Woodall
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2022
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My 4 year old really enjoys these books .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful pictures and a heartwarming, positive story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2021
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I bought this for my grandaughter Nelly as a little gift during lock down. It is a very positive story and beautiful graphics, a joy.
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Lisa Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet story of daddy daughter time
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2019
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We adore this book, it's now in our pile of books that we read every night.
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JSH
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in Australia on September 5, 2021
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Good quality sweet book for parents and kids to read together. Bought as part of a Father’s Day gift and it was perfect! Nice story.
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Hailey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2018
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My girls love this book!
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Shmees
4.0 out of 5 stars Not really the best story, but ok for the 'kid & dad' theme
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2015
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I was wondering why all the Llama Llama books are about Llama Mama only, no Llama Dad. But this book is not about Llama Llama's father, it's about someone else, and it's not as cute or sweet as the Llama & mama books. My kid knows the Llama Mama books off by heart but she wasn't too interested in this one.
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