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When I Became Your Daddy

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When I became your daddy, you made my world complete. I didn't know the little things in life could be so sweet. Whether exploring rockpools, playing in the sand, or floating snug together in the sea, there's nothing this little otter loves more than spending time... Read More
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A heart-warming board book celebrating the special bond between father and child, featuring flurries of silver foil on the cover!

A heart-warming board book celebrating the special bond between father and child, featuring flurries of silver foil on the cover!

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When I became your daddy,

you made my world complete.

I didn't know the little things

in life could be so sweet.

Whether exploring rockpools, playing in the sand, or floating snug together in the sea, there's nothing this little otter loves more than spending time with their daddy. With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning and internationally bestselling artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Father's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.

Collect more titles in this series:

When I Became Your Mummy
When I Became Your Granny
When I Became Your Grandad ... and many more!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805139799

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 07 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 22

About the Author

Susannah Shane (Author)
Always one to have her nose stuck in a good book, Susannah grew up in Italy and Bermuda, which made her mix of childhood cultural influences pretty unique. After studying French as an undergraduate, Susannah completed a master's degree in Publishing and Creative Writing. She now lives in East London and works as an editor in children's publishing where she enjoys creating new and exciting books for the younger generation to get their noses stuck into.

Britta Teckentrup (Illustrator)
Britta Teckentrup grew up in a town called Wuppertal. She moved to London in 1988 to study illustration and fine art at St Martin's College and the Royal College of Art and ended up staying in England for 17 years. Britta has created over 40 books, translated into 20 different languages. Britta's illustrations have appeared in magazines, on homewares, clothes and packaging. Britta now lives and works in Berlin with her artist husband, son Vincent, and their cat.

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