My Dad at the Zoo
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016

My Dad at the Zoo

By Coralie Saudo, Kris Di Giacomo (Illustrator)

Part of the My Dad series

Dad's zoo trip turns wild as he embraces his inner child.

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32 pages
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In a delightful role reversal, Dad's trip to the zoo with his son spirals into chaos as he unleashes his inner child. From climbing enclosures to mimicking animals, Dad's antics challenge the boundaries of adulthood. Can his son rein him in, or will Dad's wild side take over? This playful tale explores the hilarity of role reversal and the unpredictable nature of parenthood, leaving readers to wonder who the real child is in this zany adventure.

From the publisher

A wild romp of a sequel to “My Dad is Big & Strong, But . . ., “which shows how wild dads can be.”

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about the zooBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about dadsBooks about sex and gender
What readers & critics say

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Ironic reversal of roles, with moments like the dad throwing a tantrum because he can't have ice cream.

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Book details

Publication
Published
May 10, 2016
First published
May 7, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781592701902

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