SUMMARY:

Oliver never met his grandpa. He wonders what he would tell Grandpa if the two of them could meet, even once. Oliver decides that he would tell him about an amazing man that Grandpa never met: Oliver's dad, Grandpa's own son. In this touching and heartfelt story, you will be taken on a journey of what it means to be a dad and to be the master of your own destiny. 

REVIEWS:

“A beautifully illustrated, touching tale of love.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review ⭐

“A heartfelt and moving ode to the father-son bond. A genuine delight.”  – Publishers Weekly (Booklife), starred review and Editor's Pick  ⭐

“Santos offers a poignant picture of multigenerational fatherhood in this tender tribute. Forlati’s artfully textural illustrations soothe, aptly matching the story’s emotional acuity. ”  – Publishers Weekly

“A touching title for good dads everywhere.” – author and librarian extraordinaire Betsy Bird (Evanston Public Library) 

"Such a heartwarming story. Beautifully written and illustrated.” – author-illustrator Eric Fan (from The Fan Brothers) 

“A heartwarming ode to fatherhood. Perfect for Father’s Day.” – The Children’s Book Review

"A beautiful, touching story that will melt your heart in the same way that Robert Munsch’s book, Love You Forever, touched generations of young readers (and their loving parents, too). A tender, compassionate look at a father-son relationship.” – Reedsy Discover

“A moving story to remind us that love is a form of deep noticing and that loving can very much be made up of new choices we make.” – Kate Hoefler, author of "Nothing in Common", "Rabbit and the Motorbike", and "Real Cowboys"

“A beautiful and compellingly different approach to celebrating fathers. Many picture books for kids explore love between fathers and sons but few are so specific, engaging, and realistically reflective as My Dad, My Rock. It should be critical, essential reading for any age who would better understand the important role of a father in the family. An exceptional read that is highly recommended.” – Midwest Book Review