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The Daddy Book

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The Daddy Book by Todd Parr celebrates the wonderful diversity of fathers with his signature colourful, childlike illustrations. The book lovingly acknowledges that some daddies sing in the shower, some wear two different socks, and that all daddies want their children to be themselves. It highlights fathers who work at home or far away, embracing every unique trait with warmth and joy.
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Format: Hardback
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This charming board book is ideal for young children and families to celebrate fathers and father figures, making it a perfect gift for Father's Day or any day of the year.

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A Todd Parr favorite now in board book format, just in time for Father's Day!

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Some daddies sing in the shower.

Some daddies wear two different socks.

All daddies want you to be who you are!

With his trademark childlike art, Todd Parr celebrates all different kinds of fathers. Whether daddies work far away or at home, or have a lot of hair or just a little hair, they are all lots of fun and filled with love.

For the first time in board book format, this is the perfect book for celebrating daddies on Father's Day, and all year round.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316257848

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 June 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Illustration: Full colour pictoral throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 148.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Joyful Book, The Kindness Book, Love the World, The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.

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