<p>In a text that''s both playful and loving, a father expresses his hopes and dreams for a one-of-a-kind relationship with his child. Whimsical monster characters bring the silly and sweet scenes to life and keep the book universal. The book''s ending, a moving tribute to the author''s father, guarantees inter-generational appeal.<br><br><i>Because I''m your dad, I will do all of these things for you and more . . .</i><br><i>because that''s what my dad did for me.</i></p>