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A board-book edition of this game-changing own-voices celebration of two gay dads and their adopted daughter—and the shared adventure of reading.
A funny, heartfelt board book championing same-sex parents, inclusive families, and the magic of reading!
Set off on a series of incredible adventures with an adorable family as the stories they read burst into fantastical life. Battle dragons, dodge dinosaurs, zoom to the moon, and explore the world in a hot-air balloon, before winding down in a wonderfully cosy bedtime ending.
The bouncy, rhyming read-aloud text is brought to life by bestselling, award-winning illustrator Garry Parsons, illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series.
This rhyming picture book celebrating same-sex parents is a gentle and sweet read . . . a wonderful celebration of adoption and the different shapes a family can take! — BookTrust
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My Daddies! by Gareth Peter is a heartwarming children's book that has received positive reviews for its engaging storytelling and diverse representation. It beautifully captures the love and joy within a family with same-sex parents, offering readers a gentle exploration of different family structures. The captivating illustrations and inclusive theme have been praised for their appeal to both children and adults, making it a cherished addition to many family bookshelves.
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ISBN: 9780241405789
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Board book
Date Published: 12 May 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Garry Parsons
- Illustrated by Garry Parsons
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 363g
Pages: 26
About the Author
Gareth Peter (Author) Gareth Peter is an author and stay-at-home dad, living in Nottingham with his partner, two huskies and their two adopted children. In 2018 Gareth was selected as one of ten exceptional finalists onto the Penguin Random House WriteNow mentoring scheme, seeking new voices from under-represented communities. His experience as a parent within a same-sex couple brings a fresh, funny and sensitive perspective to parenting and family life. His three debut picture books My Daddies, Forever Star and Who Will You Meet on Santa Claus Street? published in 2021. Garry Parsons (Illustrator) Garry Parsons is an award-winning illustrator of books for children, including the bestselling The Dinosaur That Pooped series. Garry's illustrations have accompanied the words of many prestigious picture-book authors, including Kes Gray, Ian Whybrow and Peter Bently. He has also illustrated the popular fiction series The Dragonsitter by Josh Lacey and the space adventure series George's Secret Key to the Universe by Lucy and Stephen Hawking for slightly older readers. Garry lives in London with his young family and old dog.
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