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Dustbin Dad

by Peter Bently, Russell Ayto
Dustbin Dad - Thryft
Dustbin Dad - Thryft

Rhyming adventure with a food-loving, trouble-making Dad.

Dustbin Dad could be a perfect read for children who enjoy humorous and rhyming stories with a mischievous twist. With its infectious rhymes and funny illustrations, this book will keep young readers engaged as they follow the adventures of a Dad who can't resist eating leftover food. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is the Dad's unusual food choices, which leads to hilarious consequences. It's a delightful story that teaches the importance of not wasting food, in a fun and entertaining way.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Dustbin Dad

by Peter Bently, Russell Ayto
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ISBN: 9781847388742
Authors: Peter Bently, Russell Ayto
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK
Date of Publication: 2013-06-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens
Related Topics: Food, Humor
Goodreads rating: 4.21
(rated by 48 readers)

Description

An infectious rhyming story about a Dad whose penchant for eating leftover food soon lands him in trouble.Do you leave food on your plate at mealtimes? If you do, beware, it could lead to all sorts of trouble…The dad in this book has a penchant for leftover food—even the bits that are soggy and chewed! He eats EVERYTHING—unfinished sandwiches, cold soggy fires, unwanted broccoli, half eaten pies! But when, one day, he accidentally guzzles the cat’s Puss-Pep-Up Powder, strange things start to happen…
 

Rhyming adventure with a food-loving, trouble-making Dad.

Dustbin Dad could be a perfect read for children who enjoy humorous and rhyming stories with a mischievous twist. With its infectious rhymes and funny illustrations, this book will keep young readers engaged as they follow the adventures of a Dad who can't resist eating leftover food. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is the Dad's unusual food choices, which leads to hilarious consequences. It's a delightful story that teaches the importance of not wasting food, in a fun and entertaining way.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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