Be Glad Your Dad…
Posted May 6, 2016 at 5:45 am by Tim Dustrude
Photo credit: Jenn Furber of Neon Tide
Here’s some press for the new book by local author and creative director Sara Jensen…
On May 3, Sara Jensen read her newly released book “Be Glad Your Dad…” aloud at Friday Harbor Elementary School to grades K-4. The book is available locally at Pebble and Griffin Bay Bookstore, both located on Friday Harbor’s Spring Street.
Most of the time, you’re glad your dad is your dad, until he gets grouchy, bossy, or just totally gross. Then you wish you could swap him for something else. But be careful what you wish for, because it could be way worse… Be glad your dad is not a dog, because he would lick your face to say hello!
In this silly what-if story, kids will roar with laughter at the misadventures of a monkey dad, an alligator dad, a whale dad, and even a unicorn dad! But nothing can replace the dads who love them more than anything in the whole wide world.
Be sure to check out the fun facts about the animals in the story in the back of the book!
About the Authors
Matthew Logelin is the author of the New York Timesbestselling memoir Two Kisses for Maddy as well as the award-winning blog Matt, Liz, and Madeline. Be Glad Your Dad… (Is Not an Octopus!) is his debut picture book, and he lives in Los Angeles, California.
Sara Jensen is a creative director and a designer. She is an advocate for type 1 diabetes research and foster adoption, and Be Glad Your Dad (Is Not an Octopus!) is her debut picture book. She lives in Washington on a small island in the [Salish Sea].
Jared Chapman is the author and illustrator of Pirate, Viking & Scientist and Steve, Raised by Wolves. He has worked for Walt Disney Television Animation, Nick Jr., Hallmark, and The Hollywood Reporter, among others, and he lives in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
Reviews
“Playful…. Vivid colors, appealing creatures, and engaging text with a warmhearted outcome make this dad-centered story a delight.”― Booklist
“Vivid digital cartoons…. Irreverent closing notes offer extra details about the 16 animals. Light, jokey fun–dung beetles are always good for a laugh, right?”― Publishers Weekly
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