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Where the Wild Dads Went
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See moreThe hilarious sequel to Where the Wild Mums Are.
Illustrated by the award-winning Sholto Walker, this is the hilarious sequel to Where the Wild Mums Are . . . because hardworking dads still have a wild side! Buying this book supports the Big Issue Foundation.
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The night Dad had a few cheeky ones after work, forgot the milk and tripped over the rubbish, Mum called him A Wild Thing and said "Don't mind me!" and spent the rest of the night on the phone . . .
In this hilarious, touching homage to Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, a tired and emotional dad finds himself drifting off to the place where the Wild Dads went. 'Now PARTYYYYYYYYYY!' he said. In a riot of headbanging, air guitar and table football, he finds himself at the centre of a great escape, but pretty soon he begins to miss the place he left behind . . .
Lovingly illustrated by the award-winning Sholto Walker, this little book is the perfect gift for new dads—or any parent who's ever wanted to run away from it all.
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Where the Wild Dads Went by Katie Blackburn has been described as a delightful and humorous portrayal of fatherhood, capturing the escapades and fun-loving nature of dads. Reviewers appreciate the witty writing style, which brings out the playful side of everyday parenting. The book's charm lies in its ability to resonate with both dads who read it and those who remember the original classic it playfully mirrors.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780571370443
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 June 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main - 2021 Edition
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sholto Walker
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 215.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 32
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About the Author
Katie Blackburn is the author of Where the Wild Mums Are, a humorous homage to the children's bestseller Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Katie lives in London with her husband and young child. Katie has also written a picture book which helps children to fall asleep, Dozy Bear and the Secret of Sleep which has received rave reviews from C4's Three Day Nanny, Kathryn Mewes and a clinical hypnotherapist. This is her third book.
Sholto Walker is based in a village near Bath. Sholto trained to be a painter, but his talent for drawing led him into illustration. He's happiest when he can take an idea and turn it into a picture. Cycling is one of Sholto's main passions and for a while he even thought of becoming a professional.
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