By Sharon Giltrow Fathers are funny! They even have jokes named after them. Here is just one funny ‘Dad Joke’ that I found. Hey dad, did you just get a haircut? No, I got them all cut. (Insert groan and eye-roll) ![]() In Australia we celebrate our fathers on the first Sunday in September. So, I dedicate today’s blog post to all those funny fathers out there. When my children were young(er) I would search for picture books about fathers, for them to give their dad on Father’s Day. Then together they would find a comfy spot and share the joy of reading together. In 2017, I took this gift giving one step further, and wrote a book about my children and their dad. Now, they can share BEDTIME, DADDY! with their dad every Father’s Day. But it did take me fourteen years to do that. Lucky for you, with Father’s Day less than two weeks away, there is a quicker way to give the gift of a great book. You can buy them! Here is a list of funny Aussie books about fathers (some of whom are also written by fathers). ![]() Bedtime, Daddy! Written by: Me – Sharon Giltrow Illustrated by: Katrin Dreiling Published by: EK Books, May 2020 Putting Daddy to bed can be hard work. Especially when he starts crying! This story will show you how to wrestle your daddy into his pyjamas and read just one more bedtime story. 'I'm thirrrrrrrrssssssty,' says Daddy. 'I need to poop ... I'm hungry ... But I'll miss you,' he says, while he looks at you with cutie eyes. You'll have to battle the bedtime excuses and use go-away monster spray until Daddy finally goes to sleep. ![]() Stop The Dad Jokes! Written by: Adrian Beck Illustrated by: Simon Greiner Published by: Penguin Random House Australia, July 2021 Warning- Do not show this book to dads! This book is full of DAD JOKES that are embarrassing, goofy and NOT FUNNY! A trip to the zoo with Dad means seeing lots of animals . . . and hearing plenty of dad jokes too! A hilarious story by Adrian Beck (a dad) illustrated by Simon Greiner (another dad). ![]() Bedtime Sorted! Written by: Jimmy Rees Illustrated by: Briony Stewart Published by: Affirm Press , July 2021 Who said bedtime was hard? Dad's got bedtime sorted! Lenny and the twins have a bath without water spilling over, brush their teeth without toothpaste spraying onto the mirror, and go to sleep straight after their story. Perfect! Dad can finally settle down to his dinner. But then - My pyjamas don't match! I'm too cold! I'm too hot! The window is making funny noises! I'm not tired! ![]() My Dad Thinks He’s Funny Written by: Katrina Germein Illustrated by: Tom Jellett Published by: Walker Books Australia, August 2021 When is a joke a Dad joke? When it's fully groan. When someone rolls their eyes at Dad, he just rolls them back. My dad thinks he's super funny. When is a joke a Dad joke? When it's fully groan. When someone rolls their eyes at Dad, he just rolls them back. My dad thinks he's super funny. In this follow up to the bestselling My Dad Thinks He’s Funny and My Dad Still Thinks He’s Funny, Dad is up to it again. His audience has grown by one, and family life continues to provide an endless supply of fresh and brilliant comedic material for Dad. At least he seems to think so. Well, that’s it from me this month, see you in September, with another great Aussie book. Share a laugh, and connect with someone today. GIVEAWAY This month the winner of the giveaway will have a chance to choose which book they would like.
BIO:
Sharon Giltrow grew up in South Australia, the youngest of eight children, surrounded by pet sheep and fields of barley. She now lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband, two children and a tiny dog. Sharon has taught for all of her career. Previously a teacher of children who are hearing impaired and Deaf-Blind, she now teaches young children with Developmental Language Disorder. Her humorous debut PB BEDTIME DADDY! released May 2020 through EK books. Sharon’s humorous follow up PB GET READY, MAMA! Is due to be released through EK books April 2022. She was awarded The Paper Bird Fellowship for Writers in 2019, during this time she wrote her early middle grade book SAMARA RUBIN AND THE UTILITY BELT, which will be released in 2021 through Clear Fork Publishing’s new imprint &MG. She was recently awarded a U-15 K Arts Grant to further develop her early middle grade series – THE UTILITY BELT.
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Louise
8/23/2021 09:28:07 am
Congrats on Bedtime Daddy - 14 years in the making!🎉
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Sharon Giltrow
8/29/2021 10:10:32 pm
Hi Louise,
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Sharon Giltrow
8/23/2021 09:56:09 pm
Thanks Louise. Some great Father’s Day books out there. I love your dad joke.
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