Dads on Books

Welcome to Episode 2! We are discussing the book, "Olivia Helps with Christmas."Why this book? Well, David selected "Olivia Helps with Christmas" due to its personal history, noting that Mike and wife, Kim, introduced his family to the Olivia series early in his eldest daughter's reading journey. It has become a cherished favorite of his family, consistently eliciting enjoyment even after many readings and establishing itself as a highlight among their collection of children's books. We talk about the Olivia's desire to Christmas be all it can be and how Mr. Falconer deals with the comedic timing in the pages. And again, we get into the style of the artwork and the humor found in skiing Gstaad.Next up: Mike picks the next book to discuss: "Mrs. McTats and Her House Full of Cats" by Alyssa Satin Cappucilli, Illustrated by Joan Rankin.Tune in next time for more book discussions!

Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast where we delve into the world of children's books that resonate with both our kids and their adults! In this episode, hosts Mike Walker and David Patrick kick things off by discussing the classic, "The Giving Tree"Why did we choose "The Giving Tree" as our first book? Mostly because we remember it fondly and a personal connection: Mike and Kim had gifted David a French edition, "L'Arbre Generaux," years ago. We explore the difficulty finding our books and dug into the art and some of the controversy that Mike found while researching the book online. Both Mike and David discuss how their understanding of the book has changed since they were children. They consider how becoming parents has further shaped their perspectives.Next Up: David announces the next pick for the podcast: "Olivia Helps with Christmas" by Ian Falconer .Tune in next time for more book discussions!

We're just getting started! Join us for the big drop on 5/25/25 and listen while we discuss books that we read to our daughters or were inspired by them to read.