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My Dad Is a Tree Hardcover – Picture Book, May 2, 2023

by Jon Agee (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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A dad and daughter take pretending to an adorable extreme in this funny book that's perfect for Father's Day.

It’s easy to be a tree. Just pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and your legs are roots. Don’t move, even if a bird makes a nest on your head, a squirrel hides an acorn in your pocket, and a spider builds a web under your arm. It’s OK: Trees don’t mind those things. Or so says the little girl who persuades her father to be a tree all day long, no matter what, even in the rain!

This silly and sweet picture book will inspire all kinds of imaginative play and is a tribute to parents who will do just about anything for their kids.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD470L
  6. Dimensions
    8.38 x 0.41 x 11.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Rocky Pond Books
  8. Publication date
    May 2, 2023
  9. ISBN-10
    059353137X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0593531372
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★ "Recommend to fans of the TV show Bluey, who are familiar with fathers losing themselves in their children’s playscapes. A silly celebration of play, imagination, and devoted fathers."  —School LIbrary Journal, starred review

"Dad’s the straight man here, and Agee is unafraid to have him deadpan a look right at viewers when situations become particularly wacky. Accompanied by textured, collagelike visuals, this is an amusing little ode to the extent to which dads sometimes go above and beyond . . . A fun paean to fathers willing to go the extra mile for their nature-loving kids." —Kirkus

"Both a satisfying role-reversal comedy, as Madeleine cheerfully bulldozes hapless Dad, and a quirky meditation on the human capacity for transformation." —Publishers Weekly

"Agee illustrates the story in beautifully simple strokes, employing his trademark style through a softly bright color palette . . . Kids will be tickled by the playful premise and the control exerted by the child over the parent. A fun, funny lap read—but dads beware." —Booklist

"Agee keeps the compositions and dialogue uncluttered and unfussy, and children will delight in the visual hyperbole—the growing number of creatures who pile on Dad. This entertaining story expresses what children know so well: playing outside can be filled with surprises." —Horn Book

About the Author

Jon Agee is the author/illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner It's Only Stanley and the ALA Notable Books Little Santa, Terrific, Milo's Hat Trick, and The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau, and a series of popular wordplay books including the IRA-CBC Children's Choice book of palindromes, Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! Jon grew up along the Hudson River in Nyack, New York, and went to college at the Cooper Union School of Art in New York City, where he studied painting and filmmaking. Now a full-time author, he lives in San Francisco with his wife, Audrey.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rocky Pond Books (May 2, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 059353137X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593531372
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD470L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.38 x 0.41 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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Really cute story. My husband and daughter love to read it together!
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DAVID BARTON
5.0 out of 5 stars Great to read aloud.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023
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Perfect for 3-5 year oldsand their Dads!
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Lindsey S.
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute but not his best work IMO
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
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We love Jon Agee! We pre-ordered for Father’s Day but weren’t super impressed with this story. We like it but don’t love it 🤷‍♀️
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Kathryne
4.0 out of 5 stars Family fun
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
Kept our daughters engaged as they wanted to know what would happen next, made me slightly worried we would be asked to be trees for hours like in the book, but they seemed to get it was a silly story. Cute illustrations!
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Deb S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable story that celebrates the father-child bond ….
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
Relatable tale of a girl who wants to extend her outdoor time with Dad ….and be a tree! Agee’s genuine (and hilarious) dialogue coupled with his collage-like illustrations make this an entertaining read for all to enjoy.
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