# How to Surprise a Dad: A Book for Dads and Kids - Board Book

by **Jean Reagan** (Author), **Lee Wildish** (Illustrator)

**From the creators of the _New York Times_ bestsellers HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA and HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDMA comes a charming HOW TO**...** book that's all about surprises!**

So you want to surprise your dad? You're in luck! The pages of this book are full of tips on how to become a super dad surpriser, including tips for things you can make, do, or find--just for your dad.

Be sure to read up on:  
\- Yummy treats and presents for a dad  
\- What to do if he starts getting suspicious  
\- How to prepare for the big moment (where to hide everyone, and how to practice whispering "Surprise!")

From the author-illustrator team behind the _New York Times_ bestselling **HOW TO...** series comes an adorable, funny, surprising celebration of dads!

Praise for the **HOW TO**...**** series:

"A silly take on role reversal." -_Kirkus Reviews_ (_How to Babysit a Grandma_)

"Laugh-out-loud funny. . . ." -_Kirkus Reviews_ (_How to Raise a Mom_)

". . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details." -_Kirkus Reviews_ (_How to Babysit a Grandpa_)

"Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations." -_Kirkus Reviews_ (_How to Surprise a Dad_)

The fun doesn't stop! Check out more **HOW TO...** picture books:

_How to Babysit a Grandma_  
_How to Catch Santa_  
_How to Get Your Teacher Ready_  
_How to Raise a Mom_  
_How to Surprise a Dad_

### Author Biography

JEAN REAGAN was born in Alabama but spent most of her childhood in Japan. She now lives in Salt Lake City, UT, with her husband. To learn more about Jean and her work, please visit jeanreagan.com and jeanreaganbooks.com.

LEE WILDISH has illustrated a number of children's books, including _Twosomes_ by Marilyn Singer. To learn more about Lee and his work, visit wildishillustration.com.

Together, Jean and Lee are the creators of the _New York Times_ bestselling **HOW TO...** series, including _How to Babysit a Grandpa,_ _How to Babysit a Grandma,_ and _How to Surprise a Dad._

**Number of Pages:** 26

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 6.9 x 5.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 26, 2019

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** How to Surprise a Dad

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.5

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 8.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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| Default Title | 8.99 USD | In stock |

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