Your Father Forever

Travis Griffith
Illumination Arts Publishing Co. (2005)
ISBN 9780974019031
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (8/06)

“Your Father Forever” is a beautiful poem about a father’s love for his children.  Travis Griffith is a very talented writer as he tenderly expresses his devotion.  Raquel Abreu has beautifully illustrated the meaning behind each line.

From the day a child is born a special bond is formed with his/her father.  This helpless, dependent, tiny bundle stirs emotions that are hard to describe.  As the infant grows so does the father’s love.  Together they adventure into the world the father leading and the child following.  With father’s help the child learns to walk, ride a bicycle, and play on a slide.  “We’ll celebrate each new discovery as your brilliant life unfolds.”  “Together we will search for the answers to all of your questions,  And I will encourage you to follow the wisdom of your heart.”  “I will be your daddy as long as you want me to.  But I will be your father…forever.”

This is a delightful book with a beautiful message. I highly recommend this book for young children.  I intend to pass this on to my son so that he can have the pleasure of taking his children on his lap and sharing this loving message with them.

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