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My Dad Thinks He's Funny

By Katrina Germein
Series: My Dad
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My Dad Thinks He's Funny by Katrina Germein is a delightful children's book that captures the humorous and playful antics of a dad who loves to tell the silliest jokes. The story, filled with puns and witty banter, offers a charming portrayal of the special bond between a father and his child, celebrating the joy and laughter in family life.
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This delightful children's book could be perfect for you if you enjoy light-hearted stories about family antics. It captures the amusing and sometimes groan-worthy jokes that dads love to tell. With its humorous and relatable take on family life, it’s ideal for sharing a laugh with your little ones.

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My dad doesn't lie in bed. He says, "You should always tell the truth."

My dad doesn't eat seafood. He says, "There's something fishy about it."

The number one bestselling Father's Day book, My Dad Thinks He's Funny, now comes with a bonus self-inflating fart cushion!

Series: My Dad

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    My dad doesn't lie in bed. He says, "You should always tell the truth." My dad doesn't eat seafood. He says, "There's something fishy about it." The number one bestselling Father's Day book, My Dad Thinks He's Funny, now comes with a bonus self-inflating fart cushion!
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    A book for anyone whose dad has made them laugh – or cringe! When is a joke a Dad joke? When it's fully groan. When someone rolls their eyes at Dad, he just rolls them back. My dad thinks he's super funny. In this follow up to the bestselling My Dad Thinks He’s Funny and My Dad Still Thinks He’s...
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  • My Dad Thinks He's Super Funny
    A book for anyone whose dad has made them laugh – or cringe! When is a joke a Dad joke? When it's fully groan.When someone rolls their eyes at Dad, he just rolls them back.My dad thinks he's super funny. In this follow-up to the bestselling My Dad Thinks He’s Funny and My Dad Still Thinks He’s Funny, Dad is...
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    From the bestselling team, Katrina Germein and Tom Jellett, comes the spookiest addition to the My Dad series. Guaranteed to put you in good spirits! Dad’s ghoul, calm and collected, takes scare of that trick-or-treating business in this dead funny booooo-k. Because when you’ve got it, haunt it. Come on in. The ghost is clear!
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925081831

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Multiple-component retail product, boxed

Date Published: 01 August 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Dog Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tom Jellett
  • Illustrated by Tom Jellett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 98.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 338g

Pages: 32

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Box Sets Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Katrina Germein Series: My Dad

About the Author

Bestselling picture book author Katrina Germein is published worldwide. Her book My Dad Thinks He’s Funny was Highly Commended in the 2011 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards and short-listed for children’s choice awards across Australia. In 2013, Katrina launched the companion title My Dad Still Thinks He’s Funny, as well as the fun, lively tale, Somebody’s House. Several of Katrina’s stories have been recognised as Notable Books by the Children’s Book Council of Australia and have been featured on popular children’s television shows such as Play School. Katrina lives in Adelaide with her husband, their three children and an energetic dog named Mango.

Tom Jellett’s books have included Hot Stuff by Margaret Clark, Fuzz the Famous Fly by Emily Rodda, and Australia at the Beach, a picture book by Max Fatchen. Tom now lives in Sydney and works as an illustrator for The Australian.

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