My Dad Used to Be So Cool
Age 4+
Picture Books
Did your dad used to be cool? Wondering what happened to his rock band playing, skateboarding days?
This funny and relatable story shows children how their parents are still cool after all, even if it’s not in quite the same way! Parents and children will both enjoy engaging with this book, presented in Negley’s unique style where words are minimal and the emotive illustrations really carry the story along.
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Creators
Keith Negley is an award-winning editorial illustrator with a penchant for emotionally driven illustration. He’s been published in a wide range of major newspapers and national magazines, and is a frequent contributor to The New York Times and New Yorker. He lives in the mountains of Bellingham, Washington surrounded by rain forests and giant spiders.
Reviews
This is a pretty special picture book that I’m sure will appeal to many dads, regardless of what their children think of them!
Booksellers NZ
A delightful salute to the sacrifices of parenting
Oh Baby
Best Books for Christmas
North and South magazine
It’s a beautiful book no doubt about it, with thick, matte pages boasting these bold, retro illustrations.
The Golden Adventures of a Very Dark Horse
My Dad Used to Be Cool is my pick for Father’s Day this year. It has a depth to it not often found in ‘About my dad’ books.
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