I haven’t read a children’s book in ages, but when I heard about Tim McGraw’s My Little Girl I wanted to read it. Due to a great PR campaign (kudos), I heard that there was a good message behind the book and that it was meant to encourage young girls.

The premise of the story is that Katie, a young girl, is going to spend a special day with her dad. She is very excited until she learns that they won’t be doing anything in particular. But of course, sometimes doing nothing is the best thing you can do.

While the writing wasn’t that impressive, I enjoyed the message behind it. Also, I found the illustrations to be very age appropriate, so don’t worry, Katie is not walking around wearing a halter top and high boots.

Some of the scenes reminded me of when I was young and had special days with my dad. In one scene, Katie asks her dad to tell her about when he was a boy. This put a smile on my face because I loved it when my dad told me about his childhood. It took me back to the days when my father would tuck me in at night and tell me stories.

Dad’s you have a big part in shaping what kind of woman your daughter grows up to be so don’t underestimate that. Positive attention from Dad is something young girls need.

Happy Holidays! Now go give your little girl a big hug!