In May, I shared a book I had written in about second or third grade (about 40 years or so ago) about my Mother. Today being Father’s Day, I wanted to share the book I wrote for my Dad. I don’t know how long it’s been since he’s seen this.
Again, the cover still looks good, despite its age.
The book formula is the same as the book I wrote for my Mom. Each page starts with “A father is to”, and then the illustration and words relate to what I felt a father was supposed to do.
It is interesting looking at them side by side to see the differences in what I wrote about. The roles of Mom and Dad are very different in the eyes of my younger self.
As I did with my post in May, I’m going to present the book page by page. If you scroll over the picture, there will be my comments as an adult looking back on what I wrote.
A Father is to Let You Bat
by
Pam Taylor
A father is to give you an allowance.
A father is to let you bat.
A father is to watch you when your mother is gone to the store for some groceries.
A father is to wear a necktie to work and on special occasions.
A father is to hold your hand when a lion roars at a zoo.
A father is to let you play baseball with your brothers.
A father is to take you to the Detroit Zoo.
A father is to cook breakfast when your mother isn’t up yet. He is in an apron.
A father is to tell jokes as he gets home from work.
A father is to get a raise from his boss at work.
A father is to get a job is his workshop is on strike. He got a job at Hank’s and Herman’s
Though distance separates us, my Dad is always close in my heart. Happy Father’s Day, Dad! I love you!
