Because I'm Your Dad - Hardcover

Ahmet Zappa; Dan Santat

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1484726618 ISBN 13: 9781484726617

Publisher: DISNEY-HYPERION, 2016

Synopsis

In a text that's both playful and loving, a father expresses his hopes and dreams for a one-of-a-kind relationship with his child. Whimsical monster characters bring the silly and sweet scenes to life and keep the book universal. The book's ending, a moving tribute to the author's father - musician Frank Zappa - guarantees intergenerational appeal.

About this title

Review:

PRAISE FOR BECAUSE I'M YOUR DAD

"Young children will probably giggle and warm up to the monster dad, who appears more silly than scary in Santat's exuberant illustrations."--School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR BECAUSE I'M YOUR DAD

". . .Zappa and Santat maintain an entertaining balance between sweet and goofy, protective and raucous."--Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR BECAUSE I'M YOUR DAD

". . .overflows with genuine fatherly affection. . ."--Kirkus

About the Author:

Ahmet Emuukha Rodan Zappa is the son of late rock musician/composer Frank Zappa and, as he puts it, "My awesome mother, Gail." Because I'm Your Dad is both a tribute to his happy childhood and a promise to his daughter, Halo. Ahmet grew up with a learning disability and now writes books to help children discover how wonderful reading can be. He and his wife, Shana, are currently collaborating on a new book series, Star Darlings. Through his production company, Monsterfoot Productions, Ahmet has developed several television shows and movies, including "The Odd Life of Timothy Green." Ahmet, Shana, and Halo live in Los Angeles, California under a rainbow with their three fur goblins Sandwich, Luna, and Figgy. For more information, visit www.ahmetzappa.com.

Dan Santat (www.dantat.com) is the author and illustrator of the Caldecott-winning Beekle, and many other books. For Disney-Hyperion he illustrated Oh, No! and Oh, No! Not Again! by Mac Barnett, and Always Lots of Heinies at the Zoo by Ayun Halliday. He is also the creator of Disney's animated hit, "The Replacements." Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.

About this edition

• Publisher: DISNEY-HYPERION
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1484726618
• ISBN 13: 9781484726617
• Binding: Board book
• Number of pages: 32