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The Dressing-Up Dad

Maudie Smith (, Bath, England), Paul Howard (, Belfast, Northern Ireland)

The Dressing-Up Dad

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4 out 5

23 reviews

Danny LOVES dressing up. So does Danny's DAD! Whether it is pirates at a party or superheroes in the supermarket, they'll dress up anywhere, at any time, whatever the occasion. A brilliantly funny and uplifting celebration of dads and the importance of being yourself! Perfect for kids aged 2+, this gorgeously illustrated picture book from the much loved illustrator of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark is the perfect gift to share on Father's Day!

Reviews

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I love Danny's Dad and how he loves to dress up. I love dressing up too. I wish my Dad could dress up.

Lady Pinky Jellybaby 13.09.2023

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The book was a good read, i found it funny

Director Sapphire Bobble-hat 07.08.2023

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It is funny dad story

Empress Birthday-cake Waterfall 04.09.2022

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I liked his costumes

Empress Tuesday Jellybaby 15.08.2022

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I liked this book. I liked when the Dad was chasing all the kids when he was dressed as a giant caterpillar. It was nice that by the end of the book Danny and his Dad were dressing up together again. I would recommend this book to other kids.

Dame Peaches Hedgehog 04.08.2022

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Book had lots of fun costumes and was fun!

Director Rose Mildew 25.07.2022

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It was good

Master Jiminy Hedgehog 08.09.2021

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i liked it as he dressed up at home and used a vacuum cleaner when he was a dragon, dad was very good at dressing up and couldn't decide what to be for Danny's birthday. Dad is sad when he can't dress up. They are funny when they dress up as super hero's in the supermarket and also its funny when the dog dresses up as a lady bird at the end.

Baroness Daisy Volcano 31.08.2021

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It is about dressing up

Anonymous 26.08.2021

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The dad was wearing costumes and then was a normal dad. I preferred when he was a normal dad.

Anonymous 22.08.2021

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I think this Dad is so cool! This book taught me that you should live your Daddy's because they do funny things and we shouldn't try to change them.

Nurse Rose Porridge-Oats 20.08.2021

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I thought this book was funny because the daddy, his son and his dog always dressed up as different things. This book was fictional, I liked the daddy the best because he always wanted to make his son smile. I especially liked the part when he dressed up as the hungry caterpillar as his Son's birthday party. I would recommend this book

Doctor Horatio Bumblebee 18.08.2021

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Nice book about a little boy Danny and his super dad who loved dressing up! :)

Anonymous 16.08.2021

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I like this because the boys dad is really fun

Chief Leach Bobble-hat 10.08.2021

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It was really nice

Lord Sketch Nuggets 07.08.2021

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I love costumes and I think this book is funny

Doctor Poseidon Peanut-butter 03.09.2019

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I don't think I would like a Dad who did dressing up so much but I like the boy's costumes.

Commander Mars Elephant 31.08.2018

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The story is funny

Anonymous 01.09.2017

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its about a dad who really love dressing up.

Anonymous 30.08.2017

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It was funny when the dog was dressed up too.

Anonymous 15.08.2017

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