The Dad Book
a warm and funny celebration of dads and fatherhood, perfect for Father’s Day, as a gift from a child, or for an expectant parent
$19.54
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
21 July 2026
Summary
Becoming a dad is a journey like no other.
From leaky nappies and early wake-ups to newborn cuddles that are much too good to share, celebrate the everyday magic and TIREDNESS of parenthood with this hilariously relatable, brilliantly observed and heartfelt book.
Packed with love and humour, The Dad Book perfectly captures the wonder that comes with being a parent.
A warm and funny tribute to dads everywhere, and the perfect gift for Father’s Day.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781408374115 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1408374110 |
| Author: | Forest Xiao |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Orchard Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 21 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 200g |
| Dimensions: | 186mm x 184mm x 10mm |
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About The Author
Forest Xiao
Forest Xiao is an image maker, storyteller, treasure finder, and new mother. She has lived in China, Germany, USA, UK, and Malaysia, which nourished her open heart and free spirit. She loves connecting with people and hearing stories. Forest aspires to create books that are life-giving, convey a sense of wonder and spark humour.
Forest obtained a BA in Graphic Design at Camberwell College of Art which led her to children’s publishing. Then she found a sweet community on the MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Graduating in 2023, Forest was a runner-up for the Sebastian Walker Prize 2023, highly commended by the 2022 Macmillan Prize for Children’s Picture Book Illustration, and shortlisted for the Batsford Prize 2023. Forest was also one of the 2023 Bologna Illustrators Exhibition Winners.
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