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In *Daddy Is a Monster…Sometimes*, siblings Bweela and Javaka explore the boundaries of proper behavior in a warm, single‑parent household. Their adventures—full of humor and heartfelt moments—illustrate the joys and challenges of childhood under one caregiver’s guidance.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: John Steptoe
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