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Dad, Tell Me Your Story

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Series: Tell Me
Brief Description
A beautifully designed guided journal for dad that invites our fathers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come. This journal is a very special gift for your dad that prompts him to share his experiences, dreams, and wishes,... Read More
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A beautifully designed guided journal for dad that invites our fathers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come.

This journal is a very special gift for your dad that prompts him to share his experiences, dreams, and wishes, asking him to record everything from his favourite band as a teenager and his childhood games to his proudest accomplishment and first memory of you. Give it to him and then get it back as a chronicle of his life.

The end result will be a deeply personal keepsake, one that helps you to remember what is really important in lifeβ€”the people we love and the stories we share with one another.

Series: Tell Me

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  • Dad, Tell Me Your Story
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    Dad, Tell Me Your Story
    A beautifully designed guided journal for dad that invites our fathers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come. Dad, Tell Me Your Story is a very special gift for your dad that prompts him to share his experiences, dreams, and wishes. It asks him to record everything from his favourite band as...
    Hardback
    $4299
    Elsewhere:
    $5500
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    Out 11 Aug 2026
  • Dad, Tell Me Your Story
    Pre-order
    Dad, Tell Me Your Story
    A beautifully designed guided journal for dad that invites our fathers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come. This journal is a very special gift for your dad that prompts him to share his experiences, dreams, and wishes, asking him to record everything from his favourite band as a teenager and his...
    Paperback
    $2399
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    Pre-order
    Out 11 Aug 2026
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  • Tell Me in Secret
    From New York Times bestselling author and Wattpad sensation Mercedes Ron comes the English translation of the second in the Tell Me series, where Kamila Hamilton is caught between the two Di Bianco brothers after they burst back into her life. Kamila Hamilton has her two best friends in her life again. The problem is that Taylor and Thiago Di...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837313273

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Elma van Vliet is the creator of a series of books that address people's universal longing to know who they are and where they come from. She believes that we can make the world a better place by helping people to record and share stories and connect with others. Her books have been published in 12 countries and sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. She lives in Delft in the Netherlands.

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  • Dad, Tell Me
    A beautifully designed guided journal that invites our fathers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come. Dad, Tell Me is the only journal that prompts your father to share his experiences, dreams, and wishes, asking him to record everything from his favourite band as a teenager and his childhood games to his...
    Hardback
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    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Mum, Tell Me Your Story
    A beautifully designed guided journal for mum that invites our mothers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come The original give and get back journal - over 5 million copies sold worldwide This journal is a very special gift for your mum that she gives back to you, full of memories. It's...
    Hardback
    $4299
    Elsewhere:
    $5500
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    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Mum, Tell Me Your Story
    A beautifully designed guided journal for mum that invites our mothers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come The original give and get back journal - over 5 million copies sold worldwide This journal is a very special gift for your mum that she gives back to you, full of memories. It's...
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    $2399
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  • Grandma, Tell Me
    A beautifully designed guided journal that invites our grandmothers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come. Every grandmother holds a treasure trove of memories and mysteries that are yet to be discovered. Grandma, Tell Me contains all the questions you always wanted to ask your grandmotherβ€”What kind of toys did you play...
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    $3500
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Dad, Tell Me Your Story
    Pre-order
    Dad, Tell Me Your Story
    A beautifully designed guided journal for dad that invites our fathers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come. Dad, Tell Me Your Story is a very special gift for your dad that prompts him to share his experiences, dreams, and wishes. It asks him to record everything from his favourite band as...
    Hardback
    $4299
    Elsewhere:
    $5500
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    Out 11 Aug 2026

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