Legend of the Dadman
The Bedtime Chronicles Book 1
Written by Derek Siskin
Illustrated by Jamie Sale
The Bedtime Chronicles: Legend of the Dadman centers around dad, Stan, as he tells Benny and Hip-Hop a semi-autobiographical story about the sometimes extraordinary, mostly “extra ordinary” daily adventures of the unsung hero he calls “Dadman.”
The Bedtime Chronicles is a new children’s book series that brings a unique and innovative spin to the traditional rhyme book genre. Inspired by the creative wordplay and style of hip-hop music, the series centers on the Rimes family: parents – Stan and Pam, their kids – Benny and Kaylaina Lou, and Benny’s stuffed animal bunny, Hip-Hop. Each tale takes place at night as Benny requests a bedtime story – and in every book, a different family member takes him on a hilarious, rhyme-filled adventure meant to capture the imagination.
What’s more, The Bedtime Chronicles isn’t just for kids. With clever illustrations and pop culture references sprinkled throughout each book, it also appeals to those often-overlooked individuals responsible for the buying and reading of said books… the parents!
5 out of 5
I loved this book! The illustrations are adorable, and the story is fun. I loved the way it rhymed, and had a mix of pop-culture references for the adults reading it. I definitely smiled and giggled a few times while reading it, and younger readers will definitely be asking to have it read over and over. Can’t wait to see further adventures of the Rimes family!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Derek Siskin has loved writing, storytelling, humor, and hip-hop music ever since he was a little kid. The Bedtime Chronicles is his first children’s book series, allowing him the perfect reason to mix all of that good stuff together. When he’s not talking about himself in the third person, Derek lives on Long Island, NY with his wife, Ali, and two sons, Mylo and Freddy.
