Growing up with Dad Format: Hardback

The perfect book to read together on Father’s Day, or any day! Enjoy a beautiful heartfelt storybook that teaches about the timeless impact of a father's presence, celebrates laughter, and acts as a reminder of unforgettable family memories.

“Growing up with Dad” is a heartwarming story written by best-selling author David Calcano. It reminds us of the irreplaceable role fathers play in children’s lives, the fun and laughter they bring, and the love that endures through generations. This delightful book is filled with beautiful, cute, and colorful illustrations that bring each heartfelt moment between a father and his child to life, capturing the essence of fatherhood and growing up in vibrant detail. Let us celebrate those magical dad moments like never before, with this book that is perfect to share with your children.

Originally from Caracas, David Calcano has been fusing still and moving pictures with music to craft meaningful stories for over a decade as the Chief Director of Fantoons Animation Studios. He’s written for the page and screen, as well as directed animation for the likes of Disney, Universal, Warner, Westbrook (Will Smith’s company), Publicis, Rush, Nat King Cole, Iron Maiden, Frank Sinatra, Frank Zappa, The Beach Boys, Johnny Ramone, and more… the list goes on and on!

His creative output includes award-winning animated music videos, advertising spots, album packages, concert visuals, and critically-acclaimed books. Beyond his professional delivery, David is a massive music fan with a collection of more than 10,000 records and counting.

Lindsay Lee is an illustrator and co-author. An artist since birth, Lindsay brings her love of music and her unique illustration style to her role as an artist and writer for the award-winning animation studio Fantoons, where she has worked on best-selling titles like “The Beach Boys: ABCs of California,” “Rush: The Making of a Farewell to Kings,” and “Neil Peart: The Illustrated Quotes.” Lindsay currently lives in Tennessee, and when she's not helping create material for the greatest artists in the cosmos, she’s perfecting her own original comic.