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Papa, Do You Love Me? Hardcover – Picture Book, April 21, 2005

by Barbara M. Joosse (Author), Barbara Lavallee (Author)
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This follow-up to the best-selling Mama, Do You Love Me? (over one million copies sold in 15 languages!) captures the universal love between a father and child. Set in Africa and featuring the Maasai culture, the beautiful watercolor illustrations, lyrical text, and enduring message are sure to make this another instant classic.
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  1. Reading age
    Baby - 12 years
  2. Print length
    36 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    AD620L
  6. Dimensions
    8.88 x 0.25 x 9.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  8. Publication date
    April 21, 2005
  9. ISBN-10
    0811842657
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0811842655
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PreSchool-Grade 2–This title follows the format of Joosse's Mama, Do You Love Me? (Chronicle, 1991). In Papa, a Maasai father reassures his young son that his love is unconditional and endless. In answer to his son's questions, he explains that he will always protect the boy from the dangers of the Serengeti Plain and teaches him how to find water in their harsh environment. A glossary elaborates on the concepts introduced, such as the importance of cattle in Maasai life, medicinal uses of the Greenheart tree, and the role of the herd boy. The bright, stylized watercolors reflect the warm hues of the Serengeti. Details are clearly rendered, allowing children to visualize life in a culture different from their own. The father's red robe sweeps across much of the book, wrapping his small son in its protective embrace. Parents will snatch up this tender, reassuring book for bedtime read-alouds. Teachers of early elementary students may wish to use it as an introduction to the life of the Maasai.–Suzanne Myers Harold, Multnomah County Library System, Portland, OR
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PreS-Gr. 2. The creators of the wildly popular Mama, Do You Love Me 1991), featuring an Inuit mother and daughter, focus on another indigenous culture to tell a simple tale of parental love. This time, the characters are a Masai father and son. While herding cattle, a boy tests his father's affection with a question game that fans of Mama will recognize: "Papa, do you love me? . . . How much? . . . How long?" Each time, Papa answers with reassuring words that reference Masai life: "I love you more than the warrior loves to leap." Lavallee's delicately shaded watercolors in brilliant reds and sunlit golds extend the story' warm sentiments, and children will enjoy spotting the many animals in the pictures. An annotated glossary offers more information about the Masai's traditional culture. Few picture books star African fathers and sons, and this one, like Mama, will probably draw a large, devoted following for its strong message of unconditional love. For more books about fathers and sons, see the Read-alikes, "A Day with Dad," in the June 2005 issue. Gillian Engberg
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; First Edition (April 21, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0811842657
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0811842655
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD620L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.88 x 0.25 x 9.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 210

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Barbara M. Joosse

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I want to write books that are super fun to read out loud. That's why I include words many people say are lyrical, but I like to say are musical. Offbeat rhymes and rhythms (like jazz) capture kids' attention and help you abandon the world of Here and Now, and take you to a magical place. Check out my video on this page--the one with the cover of "Sail Away Dragon."

I encourage you to read my stories with abandon! Shake off the adult concept of regular rhymes and rhythms or words you can find in a dictionary. Add your own words if you feel like it! Use character voices! Have fun with your kids.

HERE BE DRAGONS!

My favorite series is the Dragon & Girl series. Books include "Lovabye Dragon," "Evermore Dragon," and "Sail Away Dragon." The books begin this way: "Once there was a girl / a very little girl. / And there was a Dragon / a very biggle dragon. / They were friends."

All girls need "fierceness." We need it to protect our own hearts and the heartbeats of those we care for. In a world that doesn't always encourage us to be fiery, we need to make friends with our Dragon!

Many girls find their superpower in Connection. So it's in connection--the friendship between empathetic Girl and fiery Dragon--that Girl's gifts emerge: courage, cleverness and adventure. Now she can fly!

"With Dragon as boat and Girl as crew / there's nothing--NOTHING!--they can't do." (Sail Away Dragon) For more, check out the video on this page--the one with the cover of "Sail Away Dragon."

Also, a super p.s. The Dragon & Girl series is now a musical and I'm over the moon!

CLASSICS

I've written several classics in my 40 years of writing books for kids. "Mama, Do You Love Me?" and "Papa, Do You Love Me?" are universal messages of unconditional love. "I Love You the Purplest" addresses sibling rivalry in a colorful way. These books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 26 languages.

COZY-READ / NATURE BOOKS

My daughter, Anneke, and I have co-authored our first book, "Better Together: A Book of Family." And it really was, better together I mean. Ani was always a science-head. And I was always a story-head. We lived in the same house but different worlds. Now Anneke is a biology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. And I'm still a children's author. In writing this book, she took me into her world and I took her into mine. The book is a cozy family read AND filled with animal problems. Story and Science really are . . .Better Together. And THAT'S our book of family!

FACTOIDS:

I've written 50 books for children in 29 languages. I'm too short to tell you how tall I am. My hair is gray with purple and teal, and is also curly. I have three children: Maaike, Anneke and Rob. I have three grandchildren: Esme, Marina and Lucia. My husband, Chuck Whitehouse, is a bronze sculptor. I have two dogs, Nugget and Poppy. I live in a very old stone house next to a river in Wisconsin. I really really really like shoes.

I HAVE TEACHER'S GUIDES AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL BOOKS. CHECK MY WEBPAGE AT BarbaraJoosse.com

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Randall Abu Walahada
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for young readers or parents to read to their kids.
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Sweet story, colorful illustrations, strong binding.
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Cristina
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure nostalgia
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This was one of my favorite books growing up and now I am glad to have gifted it to my best friend who recently had a baby.
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Jo Myers
5.0 out of 5 stars Daughter’s favorite book!
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This was a repurchase because my daughter wanted a copy for when they have children and she knew I would want to keep mine.
This was her favorite book and it was so helpful at times. When ever she did something she got in trouble for I would read it and point out what ever situation it fit in with. And I would point out I was mad, upset etc but I still loved her. We always had to howl at the howls at the moon. Highly recommend this book!!
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Rev. Ginny Phillips Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations, great story, global awareness - how many books can do all that for a child!?!
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Wonderful story for children about unconditional love, set in the Masai tribe of Africa. I love this presentation because of the message every child needs to hear and the exposure to other cultures that we all need to remind us that the world is bigger than just the world we know. Beautiful illustrations, great story, global awareness - how many books can do all that for a child!?!
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Maggie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
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Loved this book when I was younger, so I was excited to find it for my son. Everything was great! It was shipped quickly, packaged well and came in perfect condition. 5 Stars for sure.
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Cheska
5.0 out of 5 stars Papa loved the book!
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We have the Mama do you love me book and it’s really one of our favorite books. So we have this for part of our Father’s Day gift to hubs. It’s so beautiful and will be loved like the first book.
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Mary O
5.0 out of 5 stars Unconditional love and cultural education
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020
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This book gives a message of unconditional love of parents to children, and also shows that relationship in a culture that's probably different from that of most of it's audience. What a great way to show we are all more alike than different, and that our differences are wonderful and interesting, not threatening.
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Claudio
5.0 out of 5 stars Deepening understanding between parent and child
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2022
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Illustrations excellent, the message -parental love transcends barriers and forgives missteps - comes across well.
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Mia
5.0 out of 5 stars Essentielles zum Thema Vater und Sohn
Reviewed in Germany on December 30, 2019
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Ein sehr schönes und feinfühliges Buch!
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mr g henry
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2015
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my boy loves this book and i love reading it to him,well worth it
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Troubadur
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein schönes Buch zum Vorlesen
Reviewed in Germany on August 5, 2014
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Liebe lässt sich durch nichts erschüttern. Und muss immer wieder hinterfragt werden. Gerade von Kindern. Wenn die Antworten so schön sind, wie in dem Buch, kann eigentlich nichts mehr schief gehen. Für alle Söhne und Papas.
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great favourite with the grandchildren! Happy to re
ad over and over .. they know all the words!
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