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You Be Daddy Hardcover – Picture Book, April 27, 2021

by Karla Clark (Author), Steph Lew (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 47 ratings
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A tired daddy lets his son have a turn being the parent at bedtime in Karla Clark'sYou Be Daddy, a humorously charming companion picture book to You Be Mommy, featuring illustrations by Steph Lew.


Daddy’s too tired to be Daddy tonight.
Can you be Daddy and hug me tight?


In this clever, rhyming picture book, a father tells his child that he's simply too tired to be Daddy tonight and asks his son to take over for him.

An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and children will delight in reading together at bedtime.

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 6 years
  2. Part of series
    You Be
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Lexile measure
    AD450L
  6. Dimensions
    8.46 x 0.37 x 10.37 inches
  7. Publisher
    Feiwel & Friends
  8. Publication date
    April 27, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    1250225396
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1250225399
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About the Author

Karla Clark writes fiction for adults and children, but picture books are her passion. Her favorite sound in the world is a child’s giggle. Karla is a member of the Society of Book Writers and Illustrators and lives in Rockford, Illinois, with her husband and son. When she is not writing, she’s creating paper collages and digital art that she sells at art shows.

Steph Lew is a Concept Artist/Illustrator from San Francisco, CA. She graduated from San Jose State University with a BFA in animation/illustration. She strives to have strong light and color in her artwork. She enjoys drawing people, animals, and mermaids. Books she has illustrated include So Big and So Small (John Coy), Can't Catch Santa! (Emily Cunningham), and the Little Golden Book It's a Small World!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Feiwel & Friends; Illustrated edition (April 27, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250225396
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250225399
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD450L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.46 x 0.37 x 10.37 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 47 ratings

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KARLA CLARK writes fiction for adults and children, but her passion is for the kids. She’s the author of nine books—three novels, a book of short stories, and five children's picture books. She lives in Rockford, Illinois, with her husband, son, and Shih poo puppy. When she’s not writing, you can find her in her art studio where she creates paper collages. Along with fellow author, Christina Furnival, Clark is the co-founder of “National Be Brave Day,” a day dedicated to celebrating kid’s bravery. Visit Karla's website at www.karlaclarkauthor.com, or the National Be Brave Day website at www.nationalbebraveday.com.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Sweet and Beautiful children’s book, a must read!
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Sweet and Beautiful children’s book, a must read!
Love these books! So sweet and beautifully written. I love reading these books to my grandchildren. You Be Daddy is just in time for Father’s Day - what a great gift for young fathers this year! Please write more books in this series. Also, beautifully illustrated.
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Marilyn K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful in Message and Illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
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I bought You Be Daddy by Carla Clark for my two year old grandson and gave it to him around Father’s Day. The first day that I read it to him he wanted me to read it over and over again. It has become one of his favorite bedtime books. The prose it beautiful as are the illustrations. I highly recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Father's Day or new baby/baby shower gift! Beautifully written & illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021
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Little kids love to love. This book encourages that impulse by showing a little boy who "daddies" his daddy. "Daddy's too tired to be Daddy tonight. Can you be Daddy and hug me tight?" goes one of the rhyming couplets in this marvelously written book by Karla Clark, who also wrote the similarly themed (and also great) "You Be Mommy." Colorful illustrations carry the story and should captivate any reader, young and old. Pick up this full-of-heart book as a touching Father's Day - or anytime - gift for parents with small children. I can't wait to give it to the young families in my life.
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Katie Weaver
5.0 out of 5 stars I love that there’s a daddy one, too!
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2021
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We own both “you be mommy” and “you be daddy” and we just love them both! I was so happy when the author released a “daddy” version. This is such a sweet and gentle reminder that daddy’s do every single thing they do out of love for their children. And that daddy needs them, too. I got ready and my babies love it too. They’re mesmerized by the beautiful, top-notch illustrations. Can’t wait for more from
This author!!
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Nancy Stephenson
5.0 out of 5 stars You Be Daddy is a delightful read for children as well as for Daddy.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021
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What a warm and loving book! This book is not only a fun read for children , but I would hope this story could be read and discussed in parenting groups! You Be Daddy is a model for every dad who desires to form a good relationship with their child. The colorful illustrations add greatly to the story.
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Christina Furnival
5.0 out of 5 stars A great bedtime book
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2022
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This book, and it's other iterations, are so great for bedtime -- a generally stressful time in our house. It's playful and loving, and leaves us parents and our kids feeling grateful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pretending is fun
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2022
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Being a parent takes a sense of humor. In this story, a tired daddy has his little one take care of him the way the dad does each day.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pop is too pooped to do the bedtime routine tonight!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021
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“You Be Daddy,” is a completely charming book. I have Karla Clark’s other book “You Be Mommy” too and this one is just as sweet. The rhymes are so fun to read. They made my little one giggle. The illustrations are culturally timely too. Steph Lew’s drawings are incredibly bright and inviting.
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Denise R. Ethun
5.0 out of 5 stars Can’t wait to share with my grandkids and their fathers!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2021
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When my copy arrived of “You Be Daddy” I was very excited! The illustrations are lovely and the story is spot on! It truly reminded me of the relationships of my sons and their daughters! A very special book and it would make a great Fathers Day gift for any dad.
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