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My Dad is a Dragon

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My Dad is a Dragon by Damon Young playfully explores a child's imaginative perception of their father, who seems as extraordinary and powerful as a dragon. Through whimsical situations and vibrant illustrations, the story captures themes of wonder, love, and the unique bond between father and child. This charming book promises a delightful read for young audiences, sparking their creativity and sense of adventure.
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My Dad is a Dragon

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From the award-winning author/illustrator duo Damon Young and Peter Carnavas comes a rip-roaring picture book celebrating dads everywhere.

Some dads pull billy carts, painted blue and black. But my dad is a dragon... I sit upon his scaly back!

All dads are different. But what if your dad was really different? What if your dad was a dragon?

My Dad is a Dragon invites readers into a fantastical world where imagination takes flight and familial bonds are celebrated with charm and creativity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702260490

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 August 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Peter Carnavas

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 256.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 462g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Damon Young (Author) Damon Young is a philosopher and writer. He's the author of several popular nonfiction books, including The Art of Reading, Distraction, Philosophy in the Garden and How to Think About Exercise. He's also the editor of Martial Arts and Philosophy- Beating and Nothingness. Damon's books have been published internationally, and translated into several languages, including Dutch, Spanish and Turkish. He's written columns and opinion for The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, the ABC and BBC, and he's a regular radio guest. Damon has also published poetry and short fiction. He lives in Melbourne with his wife, Ruth, and two editors (also known as children). www.damonyoung.com.au Peter Carnavas (Illustrator) Peter Carnavas writes and illustrates books for children. His books have been published widely across the world and have won many awards, including a Queensland Literary Award and the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Peter lives on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, with his wife, two daughters, a dog and a cat. www.petercarnavas.com

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