I Love You Daddy: Padded Board Book

Picture Storybook

Part of Story Time
Illustrated by Janet Samuel
Published by Lake Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
LIST PRICE $9.99

About The Book

A warm and joyful story that celebrates the special bond between a father and his little one.

I Love You Daddy follows an adventurous bear cub and its devoted daddy as they play, explore, and share meaningful everyday moments. Through gentle encouragement, playful discovery, and heartfelt connection, baby bear learns all the ways Daddy shows his love. Featuring tender, expressive illustrations by Janet Samuel and a padded board book format perfect for small hands, this sweet story is ideal for bedtime, bonding, and nurturing early emotional development.

Key Features:
  • Padded board book ideal for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
  • Warm, affectionate bear illustrations by Janet Samuel
  • Simple, soothing text perfect for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding
  • Durable, toddler-friendly pages made for frequent use

About The Author

Em Bruce is an award-winning children’s author and editor based in Sydney, Australia. She loves creating playful stories full of heart and imagination that inspire, delight and enchant little readers everywhere.

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About The Illustrator

Janet is an illustrator living in a small town in the south of Wales with her daughter Alice and scruffy terrier, Tilly. She is at her happiest with a pencil or paint brush in hand.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Lake Press (September 1, 2026)
  • Length: 22 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780655245223
  • Ages: 1 - 5

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