My Dad Is a Tree
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

My Dad Is a Tree

By Jon Agee

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

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

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
292
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD470L
Themes & topics
Books about imaginationBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about father-daughter relationshipsBooks about playing
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
May 2, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593531372

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