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Dads Are Incredible champions the diverse nature of dads and uplifts and celebrates ALL types of dads everywhere – the perfect present to mark the arrival of a new baby or to give to that very special dad on Father’s Day.

Dads are SUPER.
Dads are EXTRAORDINARY.
They can be dashing and daring …
and loving and caring.
Some love to play darts.
Some like making tarts!
All dads are DIFFERENT, MAGIC …
and INCREDIBLE!

A funny and warm celebration of dads told through joyful rhyme by award-winning author Simon Philip (You Must Bring a Hat, I Really Want to Win), with captivating illustrations by Dawn Lo (Snow Song).

Just like Wellington’s Big Day Out by Steve Small, Amazing Daddy by Rachel Bright and Amazing Dad by Alison Brown, Dads Are Incredible is a humorous and tender exploration of the love between a father and child.

Everybody’s mum is unique, and everybody’s mum is special, and what better way to recognise that than through this beautifully written and illustrated book? The book only even begins to describe the diverse different types of mums in the world. I’m sure we will all find one we can relate to!

I love how it considers appearances, hobbies, jobs, personalities and that special bond between mother and child. The end rhyming structure of the text and Philip’s subtle sense of humour make this a delightful read-aloud book. I can imagine this sparking many conversations between children about their mums and mother figures, spreading the message of how special mums are to us.

The bright and colourful illustrations by Dawn Lo support the upbeat and celebratory feel perfectly. A wonderfully inclusive book that celebrates all types of mums everywhere!

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