My Dad Is a Tree

Written by Jon Agee

A dad becomes a tree for a day, facing nature's surprises.

3.9 Goodreads · 398 ratings

40 pages· 292 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD470L

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Bookroo's summary

In a whimsical game of pretend, a little girl convinces her dad to be a tree all day. As birds nest, squirrels stash acorns, and spiders weave webs, he stands firm, even through rain. This charming tale celebrates the lengths parents go for their children's imagination and joy. What unexpected challenges will they face next in their playful adventure?

From the publisher

A dad and daughter take pretending to an adorable extreme in this funny book that’s perfect for Father’s Day. It’s easy to be a tree. Just pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and your legs are roots. Don’t move, even if a bird makes a nest on your head, a squirrel hides an acorn in your pocket, and a spider builds a web under your arm. It’s OK: Trees don’t mind those things. Or so says the little girl who persuades her father to be a tree all day long, no matter what, even in the rain! This silly and sweet picture book will inspire all kinds of imaginative play and is a tribute to parents who will do just about anything for their kids.

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