I Love My Daddy - Hardcover

Andreae, Giles

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1408313006 ISBN 13: 9781408313008

Publisher: Orchard, 2011

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An amusing, touching and heart-warming look at the special relationship between father and child from the bestselling Giles Andreae, perfectly brought to life by Emma Dodd's charming and vibrant artwork. The follow-up to the award-winning I Love My Mummy.

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About the Author:

Giles Andreae is the award-winning and bestselling author of Rumble in the Jungle, Giraffes Can't Dance and The Lion Who Wanted to Love. Giles is also the creator and voice behind Purple Ronnie. He lives in London. Emma was brought up in Guildford, Surrey, in a family of artists. As a child she loved the work of Peter Firmin, John Burningham and Gerald Rose and from as far back as she can remember she wanted to be an illustrator. Emma studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and has worked in advertising, editorial and book illustration. She lives in Surrey with her husband and two children and their Jack Russel Terrier, Bart, who keeps her fit and provides inspiration. The family like to spend any spare time in North Cornwall, surfing and walking in all weathers.

Review:

The perfect Father's Day present. * Parents In Touch * "remarkable emotional intensity of Emma Dodd's bold illustrations...Giles Andreae's rhyming text provides a pleasing bouncy accompaniment" * The Guardian * An amusing, and heart-warming look at the special relationship between father and child... accompanied by Emma Dodd's charming and vibrant art work. * Primary Times * The singsong rhythm and bold, colorful, expressive illustrations will have kid appeal. * Booklist * A reassuring celebration of fatherhood. * Bookseller * Simple but touching tribute to the role a dad plays in life. * Daily Mail * Energetic text and artwork will entertain adults and children alike. * Library Mice * Full of fun rhyming text and joyful, bold illustrations. * Nursery World * A gentle rhyming text that's perfect to read aloud. * Bookseller * The gentle text perfectly captures the love that exists between parent and child, while the warm illustrations reflect the tender nature of the story. This is one my children come back to time and time again and it never loses its special appeal * Made For Mums * Simple but touching * Daily Mail * Another adorable book...five stars * Little Fiction Fascination * A gentle rhyming text that's perfect to read aloud * Bookseller * Amusing and heart warming...charming and vibrant artwork * Primary Times * A touching and uplifting book. Full of fun rhyming text and joyful, bold illustrations. * Nursery World * Flows easily with a rhyming couplet on ech page, and bright, bold illustrations bringing the story to life. It will be asked for again and again. * Carousel * Ebullient...the remarkable emotional intensity of Emma Dodd's bold illustrations. Giles Andreae's rhyming text provides a pleasingly bouncy accompaniment. * The Guardian *

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