Always Your Stepdad by Stephanie Stansbie, Tatiana Kamshilina ISBN: 059370911X
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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“Always Your Stepdad” by Stephanie Stansbie and illustrated by Tatiana Kamshilina is written as a special letter from a stepdad to his stepdaughter. The message is simple and meaningful – even though the stepdad was not always part of his stepdaughter’s life, he has loved his journey stepping into his new role as a father figure, and will always be there for her. It’s an emotional read, especially for anyone from a blended family. The illustrations are soft and sweet, full of scrapbook style photos and child-drawn artwork, as if looking through a family photo album or memory book. This is a solid addition to any picture book collection, and especially for blended families, or as a gift from a stepparent to a stepchild. Note – there is a companion book by the same author/illustrator for Stepmoms. Recommended for ages 5-7 (Kindergarten to 2nd grade).
Reviewed by: Jenn Mead, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell