Hero Dad
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2010

Hero Dad

By Melinda Hardin, Bryan Langdo (Illustrator)

Discover the true heroism of a soldier dad through a child's eyes.

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24 pages
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A child sees their father as a superhero, not with capes or gadgets, but with army boots and a mission to protect. As an American soldier, Dad's long absences are filled with bravery and sacrifice. This heartfelt story explores the unique heroism of those who serve far from home, offering a tender perspective on what it means to be a hero. How does a child cope with a parent away on duty, and what lessons of courage and love do they learn? Uncover the extraordinary in the everyday through this touching tale.

From the publisher

Some superheroes wear rocket-propelled boots, drive super-powered cars and have X-ray vision. But other superheroes wear army boots, drive tanks, and go away for long trips to make the world a safer place. It’s a tough job, but that’s what superheroes have to do. With Melinda Hardin’s simple text and with Bryan Langdo’s endearing watercolor-and-pencil illustrations, Hero Dad makes a difficult and tender subject more accessible to children with parents serving far from home.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
Themes & topics
Books about holidaysBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about superheroesBooks about sex and gender
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
November 1, 2010
Publisher
Two Lions
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780761457138

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