Brief Synopsis: “Ask me what I like,” a little girl asks her father as they take a stroll through the neighborhood on a cool fall day. And so he asks, “What do you like?” The child answers, the father sometimes probe for more information, and they continue the dialogue over and over throughout the book. You can feel the child’s energy as she provides list after list of things she likes each time she sees something different. This is a wonderful story that shows the special parent-child bond between a father and his daughter.
Opening pages:
“Ask me what I like,”
“What do you like?”
“I like dogs.”
“I like cats.”
“I like turtles.”
Why I like this book: This story captures a precious moment in time every parent is bound to recognize. It reminds us of the innocence of childhood and all the wonders in the world they see, even when on a simple walk.
The illustrations are delightful and colorful. A lovely read aloud and bedtime book.
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6 thoughts on “Ask Me by Bernard Waber”
Seems like an enjoyable guiet book about fathers and sons while taking a walk and noticing really noticing how the world looks from a child’s perspective.
Seems like an enjoyable guiet book about fathers and sons while taking a walk and noticing really noticing how the world looks from a child’s perspective.
Yes, a quiet book, there is always room for quiet books like this.
Wow – the cover is GORGEOUS. And I adore the idea of it. DEFINITELY getting my hands on this one! Thanks, Keila!
It really is a gem, simple and complete without a story arc or goal or problem. It’s just pure emotion. And yes, the art compliments it all.
This book is a real gem. I like upbeat quiet books and bonding time with dads. Such a great pick.
Agree! What I like is it’s simplicity. Many of us have been there with our own kids so touches both adults and kids.