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Dear Dad: Father, Friend, and Hero
Dear Dad is the companion collection to its namesake, Dear Mom . Artfully combining poignant animal photographs with gentle humor and heartfelt words, this homage to dads is treasured by fathers of all ages.
Millions of people worldwide have shown Mom how much they love her by giving her the remarkable New York Times bestselling book Dear Mom .
Perfect for those who struggle to find the right words to tell Dad just how they feel, Dear Dad is a masterful blend of poignant pictures and special thoughts that will convey to Dad how much he means. Bradley Trevor Greive's witty and whimsical, yet moving, pairing of thoughts and images will effortlessly communicate your appreciation and love for all Dad's efforts over the years. He points out that dads might sometimes be far from perfect, but by embodying the fatherly paradox of strength through gentleness, they are still and always the beloved anchor, safely holding fast to all that "family" means today and in the future.
With its infectious humor, poetic insights, carefully chosen words, and charming animal photographs, Dear Dad gets straight to the heart of the role fathers play in our lives. Dear Dad is proof that the most truthful, meaningful things are best expressed simply, and with a chuckle.
Millions of people worldwide have shown Mom how much they love her by giving her the remarkable New York Times bestselling book Dear Mom .
Perfect for those who struggle to find the right words to tell Dad just how they feel, Dear Dad is a masterful blend of poignant pictures and special thoughts that will convey to Dad how much he means. Bradley Trevor Greive's witty and whimsical, yet moving, pairing of thoughts and images will effortlessly communicate your appreciation and love for all Dad's efforts over the years. He points out that dads might sometimes be far from perfect, but by embodying the fatherly paradox of strength through gentleness, they are still and always the beloved anchor, safely holding fast to all that "family" means today and in the future.
With its infectious humor, poetic insights, carefully chosen words, and charming animal photographs, Dear Dad gets straight to the heart of the role fathers play in our lives. Dear Dad is proof that the most truthful, meaningful things are best expressed simply, and with a chuckle.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2005
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About the author
Bradley Trevor Greive
53 books94 followersBradley Trevor Greive (BTG) is one of Australia's most prolific and successful authors. He has written 20 books which have been translated into 27 different languages, and have been sold in 115 different countries. Several of which have appeared in the New York Times bestseller list. Greive's work has won multiple awards worldwide and has sold more than 20 million copies. He lives mostly in Tasmania, Australia.
Greive rose to prominence as an author in 2000 with the release of his hugely successful Blue Day Book, a collection of amusing animal photos and inspirational text designed to "lift the spirits of anyone who has got the blues." Since then he has published in excess of 20 books and has won numerous awards for his work, including the ABA Book of the Year Award (2000), the APA Best Designed Children’s Non-fiction Book Award (2003) and numerous #1 placings in bestseller lists across the world. Greive's work has been published on 6 continents and has sold in excess of 20 million copies to date.
Greive rose to prominence as an author in 2000 with the release of his hugely successful Blue Day Book, a collection of amusing animal photos and inspirational text designed to "lift the spirits of anyone who has got the blues." Since then he has published in excess of 20 books and has won numerous awards for his work, including the ABA Book of the Year Award (2000), the APA Best Designed Children’s Non-fiction Book Award (2003) and numerous #1 placings in bestseller lists across the world. Greive's work has been published on 6 continents and has sold in excess of 20 million copies to date.
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July 11, 2016
I love that cute little lion cub wit' his daddy lion on the cover! Cats are cool! This is an extra special book that blends incredibly insightful words accompanying whimsical and humorous animal pictures of all kinds. Lyrical, meaningful thoughts and moving animal photos say all the things that you want to say when you are trying to write down how you feel about dad in that yearly Father's Day card; that when your brain farts and you can't think of a single thing! He says that dads aren't perfect but they are always there to rely on when you need him, a stoic safe sheltering tree, the cornerstone of the family. You Rock, Daddio!! If you are lucky to have one, go give them a call to say I love you! Lolz!
January 27, 2019
Greive's small, square books, replete with delightful animals, and accompanied by short bits of wisdom, are perfect gifts for special occasions. This one, first published in 2011, is a perennial favourite. A book likely to draw a tear or two from any father who receives it.
October 1, 2019
Reminded me of my own father and the four wonderful boys and 3 great grandsons of my own.
September 28, 2022
Con unas fotografías increíbles sobre la fauna, un texto simple pero significativo de lo que la paternidad significa para quien la ha llegado a apreciar desde la perspectivas de ser hijo.
July 4, 2023
Cash-grab of pointless drivel IMO
November 11, 2024
Blessed with the best dad ...book was super cute
July 15, 2011
This is a particularly poignant read! As usual, love the animal photos, and the cute little comments that come with each. This one, as well as Dear Mom Thank You For Everything are well worth a read..a light, relaxing, refreshingly inspirational series of books. Great as gifts also....
July 2, 2013
A present from my daughter Bre that meant a lot to me
January 5, 2016
4.5 to 4.75
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