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    My Dad Thinks He's Funny

    Author Katrina Germein
    Illustrated by Tom Jellett
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    Hardcover
    $18.99 US
    Candlewick
    9.88"W x 9"H x 0.34"D   | 14 oz | 30 per carton
    On sale Apr 09, 2013 | 32 Pages | 9780763665227
    Age 5-8 years | Grades K-3
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    The ideal gift book for anyone whose dad makes them laugh — or roll their eyes.

    When his son says “I’m hungry,” Dad says, “Hello, Hungry. Pleased to meet you.” Before slicing a cake for dessert, Dad announces, “There’s my piece. What’s everybody else having?” Tell Dad your foot hurts? "No problem. You’ve got another.” How is he feeling? “With my hands.” So when nothing’s up but the sky, or when jumping in the shower sounds dangerous, it may be a good time to share this book with someone who doesn’t need sugar because, well, they’re sweet enough already.
    This is an amusing tribute to dads who like to yuck it up.
    —Kirkus Reviews

    Jellett’s mixed-media art ... creat[es] a fresh, extemporaneous style. Readers whose fathers are founts of one-liners will groan with recognition—and dads who don’t have a joke for every occasion will find plenty of ammunition.
    —Publishers Weekly

    This will be a lively prompt for youngsters to share their own family’s dumb jokes and collect some possibilities for dorky return fire.
    —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

    A fun book for kids and parents to share and groan over together.`
    —School Library Journal

    A snicker-inducing read-aloud, especially with Mom.
    —Booklist Online

    The refrain and the funny comebacks develop a loving portrait of the dad/kid relationship.
    —Yellow Brick Road
    Katrina Germein is an award-winning picture-book author from Australia. When she’s not writing, she loves swimming in the ocean with her three children.

    Tom Jellett is an illustrator whose work has appeared in several books, as well as in The Australian and The Daily Telegraph (Australia). He lives in Australia.
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    The ideal gift book for anyone whose dad makes them laugh — or roll their eyes.

    When his son says “I’m hungry,” Dad says, “Hello, Hungry. Pleased to meet you.” Before slicing a cake for dessert, Dad announces, “There’s my piece. What’s everybody else having?” Tell Dad your foot hurts? "No problem. You’ve got another.” How is he feeling? “With my hands.” So when nothing’s up but the sky, or when jumping in the shower sounds dangerous, it may be a good time to share this book with someone who doesn’t need sugar because, well, they’re sweet enough already.

    Praise

    This is an amusing tribute to dads who like to yuck it up.
    —Kirkus Reviews

    Jellett’s mixed-media art ... creat[es] a fresh, extemporaneous style. Readers whose fathers are founts of one-liners will groan with recognition—and dads who don’t have a joke for every occasion will find plenty of ammunition.
    —Publishers Weekly

    This will be a lively prompt for youngsters to share their own family’s dumb jokes and collect some possibilities for dorky return fire.
    —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

    A fun book for kids and parents to share and groan over together.`
    —School Library Journal

    A snicker-inducing read-aloud, especially with Mom.
    —Booklist Online

    The refrain and the funny comebacks develop a loving portrait of the dad/kid relationship.
    —Yellow Brick Road

    Author

    Katrina Germein is an award-winning picture-book author from Australia. When she’s not writing, she loves swimming in the ocean with her three children.

    Tom Jellett is an illustrator whose work has appeared in several books, as well as in The Australian and The Daily Telegraph (Australia). He lives in Australia.
    Katrina Germein View titles by Katrina Germein
    Tom Jellett View titles by Tom Jellett

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