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Zeki Loves Daddy

by Anna McQuinn, illustrated by Ruth Hearson

Published by Alanna Max, 2021

  • Picture books

About this book

From when he wakes up in the morning, Zeki and his daddy fill their days with yummy pancakes, dippy dancing, playing, and reading. And when it’s time to sleep, Daddy’s hugs are the snuggliest around.

Zeki Loves Daddy celebrates the everyday moments of fatherly love. As well as honouring Zeki and Daddy’s sweet relationship, it’s a wonderful look at a daily routine where Daddy and Zeki make breakfast, play together and have bath time, all of which a toddler will recognise and relate to.

Fun rhyming text makes this an ideal book for shared reading time. Full of love and expression, Ruth Hearson’s illustrations are utterly adorable and are sure to prompt plenty of cuddles while reading together.

As with its companion book, Zeki Loves Mummy, Zeki’s toy seahorse can be found somewhere on each page. Children will love playing "spot the seahorse" while enjoying all of Daddy’s and Zeki’s daytime adventures.

Made from thick card with curved corners and manageable size, this picture book is an ideal gentle step-up from board books.

About the author

Anna McQuinn has worked in children's books for more than thirty years as an editor, publisher, and a writer. She has a deep and abiding interest in child development in the early years, and her writing is informed by her many years working as a Sure Start community librarian.
Anna has written over 50 books for young children, most well known for her Lulu and Zeki series.
She lives in the wilds of the Kerry coast in Ireland with her partner and a small black cat.

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