You Made Me a Dad
Published on 8. August 2019
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-06-239694-5 (ISBN)
Description
A picture book for expectant fathers and already-fathers everywhere-a perfect gift for Father's Day and baby showers.
In this touching celebration of fatherhood, the close bond between parent and child comes to life with heartwarming resonance.
Laurenne Sala's tranquil text, accompanied by Mike Malbrough's tender watercolor illustrations, creates a warm look at the joys, fears, and responsibilities of being a dad over the years. Tear-inducing in the best way, and a great companion to the team's You Made Me a Mother.
I loved you before I saw you.
When you were just a heartbeat.
Then a picture.
Then a teeny-tiny kick...
In this touching celebration of fatherhood, the close bond between parent and child comes to life with heartwarming resonance.
Laurenne Sala's tranquil text, accompanied by Mike Malbrough's tender watercolor illustrations, creates a warm look at the joys, fears, and responsibilities of being a dad over the years. Tear-inducing in the best way, and a great companion to the team's You Made Me a Mother.
I loved you before I saw you.
When you were just a heartbeat.
Then a picture.
Then a teeny-tiny kick...
Reviews / Votes
"Malbrough's watercolor and digital illustrations bring warmth, energy, and dimension to this celebration of fatherhood." - Publishers Weekly"A joyful and tender love letter to fatherhood." - Kirkus Reviews
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 209 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
306 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-239694-5 (9780062396945)
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Laurenne Sala, author of You Made Me a Mother, is a storyteller, poet, and writer of everything from television commercials to jokes for the stage to the occasional viral video. When she isn't writing her own essays and making people cry, Laurenne leads workshops that help others write their very personal stories. She loves blueberries, her cat named Cheddar, riding her bike along the beach, and being a mom. Laurenne lives with her husband and daughter in Los Angeles, where she likes to look at the ocean and wonder what is on the other side.
Mike Malbrough is a creator of picture books, and a former graphic designer, comic book artist, performer, and teacher. He is the author-illustrator of his celebrated debut picture book, Marigold Bakes a Cake. Mike lives in Orange, New Jersey, with his wife, two adventurous kids, and a cat named Agnes.
Mike Malbrough is a creator of picture books, and a former graphic designer, comic book artist, performer, and teacher. He is the author-illustrator of his celebrated debut picture book, Marigold Bakes a Cake. Mike lives in Orange, New Jersey, with his wife, two adventurous kids, and a cat named Agnes.