With Dad

A boy with a father in the military reflects on cherished memories of a camping trip with Dad in this warm, reassuring picture book.

Written by acclaimed author Richard Jackson and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca, this timeless story is a perfect Father's Day tribute.

A red Jeep on a dirt road, two sets of hands on the wheel; fresh-caught trout grilling over a fire; a night in a sleeping bag, the moon glowing outside the tent. Camping with his dad near Michigan's Au Sable river, a young boy collects these indelible memories, and more.

Now war has called his father away, to drive a different kind of Jeep, and the memories are even more precious. One day soon, he hopes, Dad will come home, and they'll be headed back into the woods, off to make more.

Acclaimed editor and author Richard Jackson drew from his own experience for this tender story about the lasting impact of quality time with a parent, especially poignant for military families. Caldecott Medalist and Sibert Honoree Brian Floca's warm, lively illustrations pair perfectly with Jackson's timeless words.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Author: Richard Jackson
Publisher: Neal Porter Books
Published: 05/07/2024
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780823444953

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/05/2024
Booklist 02/15/2024 pg. 60
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2024
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2024 pg. 118
School Library Journal 05/24/2024 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2024 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

About the Author
Richard Jackson was a highly regarded children's book editor, and an acclaimed author. His titles include In Plain Sight, with illustrations by Jerry Pinkney, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book, Snow Scene, with illustrations by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, and Tessa Takes Wing, with illustrations by Julie Downing. He passed away in 2019.

Brian Floca is the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Medal winning and New York Times bestselling book Locomotive, as well as Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 and Lightship, both of which were Sibert Honor winning books. He is also the illustrator of the popular Poppy series, by Avi. Visit him at BrianFloca.com.