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Reach for this book when your child is hitting those big preschool milestones and needs to know that gaining independence won't mean losing your closeness. It is the perfect choice for the big kid who is starting to crave their own space but still wants to be 'your' little one at heart. Tad and Dad follows the hilarious and sweet evolution of a bullfrog and his tadpole son as they navigate growing up together. Through David Ezra Stein's energetic art, the story explores the push and pull of autonomy versus comfort. It celebrates the father-son bond during the transition from the toddler years into more active childhood. Parents will appreciate how it validates the exhaustion of parenting while reinforcing the joy of watching a child thrive.