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Amazing Dad

By Alison Brown
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Amazing Dad by Alison Brown is a delightful children's book celebrating the extraordinary bond between a father and child. Through engaging illustrations and heartfelt moments, it showcases the myriad ways a dad can be heroic, fun, and loving in everyday life. The story blends warmth and adventure, making it perfect for young readers to realise how special their fathers are.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a heartwarming children's story that celebrates the loving bond between a father and child. With charming illustrations and a tender narrative, it's perfect for reading together, making it an ideal choice for families seeking a delightful tale about the importance of family connections.

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A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of dads everywhere – perfect for Father’s Day!

A super cute illustrated children’s picture book celebrating fathers! The perfect gift for Father's Day

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A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of dads everywhere – perfect for Father’s Day!

💙 Amazing dads are all around! 💙

Dads can be busy, whizzy, caring, sharing … and so much more. But there’s just ONE dad who gives the best hugs of all. Can you guess who it is?

This super-cute new book from brilliantly talented picture book creator Alison Brown is the ULTIMATE joyful celebration of dads and caregivers – and the love they give us every day.

• Adorable rhyming text

• Irresistible, relatable animal characters

• Packed with family fun

Perfect to share with YOUR amazing dad on Father's Day, or at any time of year!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008534325

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

Collections

Alison Brown Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational LGBTQ+

About the Author

Alison Brown studied Fine Art at Liverpool John Moores University and Goldsmiths College, London, and worked as a designer in an advertising agency before beginning a full-time writer and illustrator. She learned to draw by copying cartoon strips from her comics and her father's newspapers, particularly the Peanuts cartoons by Charles M. Schulz. She lives in Leeds.

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