The Daddy Mountain

Reach for this book when your child is in a high-energy, physical mood and views you as their ultimate playground and protector. It captures the exuberant, slightly messy reality of a child climbing their father like a mountain, celebrating the literal and metaphorical heights of the parent-child bond. This is a story about the thrill of physical play and the immense pride a child feels when accomplishing a difficult feat. Written and illustrated by the legendary Jules Feiffer, the book uses expressive, minimalist line art to mirror a child's own frantic energy and imagination. It is a perfect choice for active 3 to 6 year olds who are navigating the transition from toddlerhood to becoming a big kid, needing both the challenge of independence and the safety of a parent's arms. Parents will appreciate the humor and the way it validates the exhausting yet joyful work of being a human jungle gym.