This take on kids doing chores to surprise their dad would be a fun father's day story.

I was first introduced to the author's 'Night Before' series in a book for Easter. As cliche as it sounds to adapt the famous Christmas poem to various holidays and life events, I have to admit that once again the concept works. In this book, Mom and kids clean the garage, wash dad's car and plan a great breakfast in bed for Dad. It is full of playful and colorful art, in which the family dog is the true star. What I love most about this story is the idea that gifts don't have to be expensive. A nice gesture or a little help and maybe a homemade card make holidays like this perfect and perfectly doable by even the youngest kids. ( )

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