My Dad

Written and illustrated by Anthony Browne

A boy celebrates his dad's extraordinary feats and boundless love.

3.8 Goodreads · 893 ratings

32 pages· 145 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· BR350L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy shares tales of his father's incredible talents, from singing to wrestling, and his fearless nature, even against the Big Bad Wolf. Wrapped in a plaid bathrobe, this dad is a hero in his son's eyes, embodying warmth and love. But is it all true, or just a child's adoration? Discover the heartwarming bond between father and son, where love knows no bounds and imagination runs wild. Will the boy's stories reveal more about his dad or about the love they share?

From the publisher

From the 2000 Hans Christian Andersen Medalist In an endearing homage to dads everywhere, a boy describes – and exaggerates – the many accomplishments and feats of his father. Among the traits praised are his enormous talent for singing, his near-professional wrestling skills, his extreme bravery in the face of danger (he’s not even afraid of the Big Bad Wolf!), and his ability to – quite literally, in Anthony Browne’s world – eat like a horse. All of the pictures feature the lovable pater in his signature plaid bathrobe, adding a further comfy layer to a book whose ultimate message is I love my dad. And you know what? HE LOVES ME! (And he always will.).

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