My Dad Is the Best - by Fran Pintadera (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A fierce competition ensues between two boys arguing over whose dad is strongest in this absurdly silly-yet-sweet picture book, with a surprise twist ending.

Two boys try to one-up each other about their strong dads. One says his dad can pick up a truck filled with elephants, which makes the other boy claim his dad can do the same, but with pregnant elephants!

Eventually the boys realize something even more special about their dads.

The perfect book for any kid who intensely loves their parent.

Review Quotes

Two youngsters one-up each other, exaggerating at every turn.
In this Spanish import, a tot with oversize glasses and scribbly red hair boasts, "My dad is the best." Another, brown-haired child indignantly retorts: "My dad is better!" Warming to the argument, the first child declares, "My dad can pick up...a truck!" The accompanying image depicts Dad wielding a large truck with ease. Not to be outdone, the other youngster replies, "My dad is stronger! He can pick up a truck...filled with elephants!" (The elephants look mildly concerned.) As the back-and-forth continues, each page turn reveals an even sillier addition to the feats that the dads are capable of. "My dad can pick up a truck filled with elephants that are pregnant...with triplets!" "My dad is even stronger! He can pick up a truck filled with elephants who are pregnant with triplets...on top of a skyscraper!" The two youngsters squarely face off on each spread, with one on the left page and the other on the right. A surprising climax leaves the two families closer than they ever were before. Turu sets the humorous scenes against an uncluttered white backdrop, letting readers fully explore the zany expressions and exploits of the competing families. Both children and fathers have light skin.
A fiercely sweet look at familial pride.
--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Fran Pintadera is an oral storyteller, facilitator of social theater, and writer of children's literature. He has published with different publishers and his work has been translated into several languages including Chinese, Turkish, English, German, and Japanese.

Joan Turu is a professional illustrator with a long career. He is dedicated to children's and youth literature and often does visits, activities, and murals in schools. He is the illustrator of I Have a Volcano by Miriam Tirado, among other books. www.joanturu.cat