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My Dad

By Anthony Browne
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My Dad by Anthony Browne is a delightful children's book celebrating the special bond between a father and child. Through charming illustrations and affectionate text, it presents the dad as an extraordinary and loving figure, capable of doing anything and everything. The book beautifully captures the admiration and love a child feels for their father.


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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a heart-warming story that celebrates the bond between fathers and their children, showcasing the many admirable traits that dads possess, told through captivating illustrations and simple yet poignant text.

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My Dad

The perfect gift for Father's Day

He's all right, my dad. But that's not all that's great about my dad .

A warm, hilarious, witty and very personal tribute to Dad (and to dads everywhere) by the ever-brilliant and inventive Anthony Browne.

In praise of dads of all sorts - everywhere!

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In praise of dads of all sorts - everywhere!

He's all right, my dad. He's as strong as a gorilla and as happy as a hippopotamus. He's a great dancer, a brilliant singer, he's fantastic at football and he makes me laugh. A lot. But that's not all that's great about my dad...

A warm, hilarious, witty and very personal tribute to Dad (and to dads everywhere) by the ever-brilliant and inventive Anthony Browne.

My Dad is a celebration of fatherhood in all its forms, showcasing the qualities that make dads so special and unforgettable.

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My Dad by Anthony Browne has received praise for its extraordinary and unforgettable illustrations, offering a unique celebration of fatherhood. Critics highlight Browne's talent as an exceptional children's book artist, making it a standout choice for appreciating the bond between a father and child.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780385606134

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 May 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Doubleday Children's Books

Illustration: 24

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 153.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Anthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world.

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