title: All the Papas: A True Love Story for Fathers and Their Children
author:  Carol Gandee Shough 
description: Kindergarten-Grade 4-This companion volume to All the Mamas (Summerhouse, 1998) is a sentimental tribute to eight generations of fathers. Both books are based on the author's family history. Each generation of father and child is depicted in a brief scene that concludes with the father's refrain, "I am so proud of you." In keeping with the sense of continuity and nostalgia, the prose is lyrical and poetic. However, the awkward sentence structure has little to recommend it ("I just can't stand it. You are so cute, you water baby you. Hold your breath and plunge right in. I am so proud of you"). Readers may also need some historical background to understand some of the vignettes, e.g., a churchyard-burial scene. The softly muted illustrations complement the text's gently understated tone, but they are not memorable. The portrayal of strong, loving fathers and an appreciation of family history are admirable, but the book will have limited appeal. George Shannon's This Is the Bird (Houghton, 1997) depicts strong generational bonds more effectively. Barbara Joosse's Lewis and Papa: Adventure on the Santa Fe Trail (Chronicle, 1998) also presents a historical view of a loving father-child relationship.<BR><I>Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI </I><BR>Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  ## ****KAREN ROSE SMITH****
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## ****_The Dad Who Saved Christmas_****
  
  In loving memory of my father, Angelo Jacob Cacciola,  
  1916-1989.
  
  I love you and miss you, Daddy.
  
  Author’s note: Adoption procedures may vary according to individual
  circumstances and agencies.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## **Contents**
  
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  **Chapter One**
  
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  **Chapter Two**
  
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  **Chapter Three**
  
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  **Chapter Four**
  
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  **Chapter Five**
  
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  **Chapter Six**
  
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  **Chapter Seven**
  
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  **Chapter Eight**
  
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  **Chapter Nine**
  
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  **Chapter Ten**
  
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  **Epilogue**
  
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  ## ****_Chapter One_****
  
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  The flakes hit Nicholas Clark’s windshield with a ferocity he didn’t expect.
  Living in Vermont, he was used to snow. And on his way to a ski resort three
  hours from Rutland, he even looked forward to it. But for the past hour he’d
  driven in near blizzard conditions. As his sedan swerved in the six inches of
  white powder, h