Counting on Dad - by Odd Dot

About the Book

A beautifully illustrated board book that encourages readers to count and celebrate all the dads around them!

Book Synopsis

Celebrate the everyday heroes in our lives with Counting on Dad by Valentina Jaskina! This heartwarming counting book invites little ones and their families to discover and honor dads of all kinds, doing all the amazing things they do.
What Makes This Book Special?

From 1 dad stretching to 2 dads munching and 3 dads carrying, this simple yet profound book showcases the many roles dads play. You'll find dads cuddling, dads snoring, and dads helping each other and their kids, all brought to life through sweet animal characters and charming art. It's a wonderful opportunity to count, appreciate, and celebrate all that dads are and do, highlighting the quiet, heroic acts that make a difference every day.

Why You'll Love It

- Celebrates All Dads: A heartwarming tribute to the diverse roles and contributions of fathers.
- Engaging Counting Concept: Helps young readers practice numbers with relatable and adorable illustrations.
- Perfect Gift for Any Occasion: An ideal present for Father's Day, new dads, Grandfathers, or simply to show appreciation all year long.
- Sweet & Charming Art: Features lovable animal characters that make each page a joy to behold.
- Promotes Connection: Encourages conversations about family, love, and the special bond between children and their dads.

Join us in counting the many ways dads show up and make our lives better every single day!

Also in the series:

Counting on Mom! by Odd Dot and Valentina Jaskina

Review Quotes

"Count from 1 to 10 with these fathers and their young.

From under the sea to the high treetops, readers bounce through various habitats as dads interact with their offspring. A tentacled octopus reaches for his babies ("1 dad stretching"). In a meadow of purple flowers, cats tussle with their kittens ("9 dads cuddling"). Otters snuggle with their pups while floating down the river ("5 dads relaxing"). On each spread, a bold numeral in a pillowy font takes center stage, surrounded by full spreads of countable fathers and their young (only the dads match their equivalent numbers; many more babies are often present). The bright, utterly cute artwork depicts the pairs gazing adoringly at each other, except when they're snoozing with arms wrapped tightly around each other. The fathers often help pass down life skills--six bears teach their cubs how to hunt salmon, while eight birds demonstrate how to whistle a song. The culminating spread ("So many amazing dads! / Count all the dads around you") brings more pops into the fold, combining some animals seen on previous pages but also adding new friends.
A sweet ode to fatherhood that takes a walk on the wild side. (Picture book. 2-5)" - Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Valentina Jaskina has always dreamed of becoming an artist! From her early childhood, she created true "masterpieces" on the walls of her family home. Ideas and dreams of illustrating books or creating magical animations inspired her. During her school years, Valentina delved into the world of art, studying at a Children's Art School, and later honing her skills in classical drawing, painting, and graphic design at the Novosibirsk Art College. Her book illustrations have gained global recognition and received numerous prestigious awards: 2020 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Gold Medal Winner, 2020 Purple Dragonfly Awards 1st Place Winner, 2022 Mom's Choice Awards Gold Award Recipient, 2022 & 2023 Readers' Favorite Five Star Winner, 2023 The BookFest First Place Award. Today, Valentina, along with her family, resides in the enchanting city of Tbilisi, Georgia.