Dawn Patrol: A Father and Daughter Surfing Story by Rob Sayegh Jr.
ISBN: 1536235091
Genres: Family
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Dawn Patrol

Author/Illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr.

This picture book for ages 4-8 depicts the routine of a father and daughter, who rise early and set out together for the shore to surf, calling themselves the Dawn Patrol.  They spend time on the water together, learn about perseverance, and make memories over the years. At the end of the book, the grown daughter is shown with her own young son, both on surfboards. This book celebrates the parent-child relationship and shows how little moments add up to a lifetime of love. While it may be a more enjoyable book for nostalgic parents than young children, it is a testament to how passions can be passed down generations.

4 stars

Reviewed by Lindsey Hopkins, Jay-Niles Memorial Library, Jay