Dad Bakes

Dad wakes early every morning before the sun, heading off to work at the bakery. He kneads, rolls and bakes, and as the sun rises and the world starts its day, Dad heads home to his young daughter. Together they play, read, garden and-most importantly-they bake.

This lovely, resonant picture book was inspired by muralist Katie Yamasaki's work with formerly incarcerated people. With subtle, uncluttered storytelling amplified by her monumental and heartfelt paintings, she has created a powerful story of love, of family and of reclaiming a life with joy.

About the author

Katie Yamasaki works primarily as a muralist and picture book creator. She has painted more than eighty murals around the world, and her most recent book is Place Hand Here. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.

Product details

• Authors: Katie Yamasaki
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.05.2025
• EAN: 9781324082279
• ISBN: 978-1-324-08227-9
• Dimensions: 231 mm x 229 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 164 g
• Illustrations: full color throughout
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Cooking & Food, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION / Business, Careers, Occupations, Work & industry / world of work (Children's / Teenage), Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Cooking & food (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Cooking and food, Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Parents, family;father;daughter;baking;love;incarceration;bakery