{"product_id":"because-im-your-dad-hardcover","title":"Because I'm Your Dad - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAhmet Zappa\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDan Santat\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Father's Day and all year round, here is the breakout book celebrating all the silliness and sweetness that a dad can share with a child, illustrated by bestselling and award-winning artist Dan Santat!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecause I'm your dad, you can have spaghetti for breakfast, French toast for dinner, and rocky road ice cream in the bathtub!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. The book's ending, a moving tribute to the author's father--legendary rock star Frank Zappa--guarantees intergenerational appeal, and award-winning artist Dan Santat (\u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Beekle\u003c\/i\u003e) brings the fun and endearing scenes to life with whimsical monster characters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecause I'm your dad, I will do all of these things for you and more . . .because that's what my dad did for me.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAhmet Zappa\u003c\/b\u003e is the son of late rock musician\/composer Frank Zappa and, as he puts it, \"My awesome mother, Gail.\" \u003ci\u003eBecause I'm Your Dad\u003c\/i\u003e 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. Through his production company, Monsterfoot Productions, Ahmet has developed several television shows and movies, including \u003ci\u003eThe Odd Life of Timothy Green\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has also collaborated on the Star Darlings chapter book series. He lives in Los Angeles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Santat\u003c\/b\u003e is the Caldecott Medal-winning and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet? \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e After the Fall, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as the illustrator of many other picture books, including \u003ci\u003eDrawn Together \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Lift \u003c\/i\u003eby Minh Lê, \u003ci\u003eThe Alphabet's Alphabet\u003c\/i\u003e by Chris Harris, \u003ci\u003eNo More Poems!\u003c\/i\u003e by Rhett Miller, and \u003ci\u003eCrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e by Samantha Berger. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets. His website is dansantat.tumblr.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 8.94 x 9.65 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because I'm Your Dad\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42731604508735,"sku":"9781423147749","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/833c8bc666975d1dcfe8132836b19311.webp?v=1765129442","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/because-im-your-dad-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}