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My Dad

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My Dad by Susan Quinn is a charming children's book that celebrates the special bond between a father and his child. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, it highlights the many roles a dad plays, from being a working hero to an imaginative adventurer, making it a heartwarming read for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love heart-warming tales celebrating the special bond between a father and child. It's perfect for anyone looking to share tender moments and vivid illustrations with young readers.

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A beautiful and lyrical celebration of fatherhood, My Dad reveals all the little things that one child's dad does which make him the best dad in the world.

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My Dad is a beautifully illustrated, stereotype-busting celebration of all the everyday things one child's dad does to make him so wonderfully, daddish-ly awesome!

He may not be a superhero, or an astronaut, or a secret agent... but my dad is still the best dad in the world! From baking cookies and gardening to playing make-believe and watching the sunset, a child reveals all the simple yet wonderful things he loves to do with his dad.

With lyrical rhyming text and gentle illustrations, this is a joyous celebration of fatherhood which creates a special reading experience between a child and their father. Inspire a child to explore what makes the relationships in their own life special with this touching book.

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My Dad by Susan Quinn is highly praised for its touching portrayal of the father-child relationship. BookTrust highlights it as a perfect gift, especially for Father's Day. Red Reading Hub commends its sensitive storytelling, making it ideal for shared reading, while SLOAN! Magazine describes it as a joyous celebration of fatherhood.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711255326

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Marina Ruiz

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Susan Quinn was born in Manchester but has travelled the world: by way of South Africa and Sydney. She became a children's librarian at 23 and then moved back to England. Her first book, Little Bear and the Butterflies, was published by QED in 2014.

Marina Ruiz is a Spanish illustrator based in Cambridge, UK. She studied Fine Arts in Madrid then moved to the UK to study at the Cambridge School of Art where she graduated with a Distinction in an MA in Children's Book Illustration. Marina creates small narratives in her images, creating genuine warmth in the interactions between her characters across every page.

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