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Weekend Dad

A picture book by Naseem Hrab, illustrated by Frank Viva.

Naseem Hrab, illustrated By Frank Viva

"This home is home because my dad is here, and it's nothing like home because my mom isn't here," thinks the boy in this story when he enters his dad's new apartment for the first time. His dad moved out on Monday and now it's Friday night, the start of his weekend with his dad.

The boy and his dad follow their normal weekend routine they eat eggs for breakfast, play cards and spend time at the park. And then they do the same things on Sunday. It is hard to say goodbye at the end of the weekend, but Dad gives his son a letter to remind him that, even if his dad can't always be there, the boy is loved.

Naseem Hrab has written a poignant yet hopeful story, strikingly illustrated in Frank Viva's signature style, about what happens when parents separate, and the new reality of having two homes. (FromGroundwood Books)

Weekend Dadisa finalistfor the 2020 Governor General's Literary Prize for young people's literature illustrated books.

Naseem Hrab is a Toronto-based writer and storyteller. She is also the author ofIra Crumb Makes a Pretty Good FriendandIra Crumb Feels the Feelings.

Frank Viva is a Toronto-based illustrator. He is also the author of numerous children's books, including Sea Change, Outstanding in the Rain and Young Frank, Architect.

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