My Dad Used to Be So Cool [HARD COVER]

Did your dad used to be cool? Wondering what happened to his rock band playing, skateboarding days? This funny and relatable story shows children how their parents are still cool after all, even if it’s not in quite the same way.

Keith Negley’s playful and emotional art tells this story of a new father who is no longer the cool guy he once was. He looks back wistfully on his crazy times playing in a band, riding a motorcycle, and getting tattoos. Those days may be behind him, but his young son still thinks he’s the coolest guy in the world.

Praise for My Dad Used to Be So Cool

Negley is carving out a niche exploring 21st century masculinity issues for little dudes, in sincere and graphically sophiticated picture books that design-concious parents will be happy to keep around the house.
– New York Times

Negley’s punchy graphics bring real emotion to a story that’s senstive with just a bit of an edge
– Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review

In a direct challenge to the dadcore trope… Cool parents everywhere (and mere mortals) will relate to this stylish, sly, and loving tribute.
– Youth Services Book Review

ISBN 9781838748982

Written and Illustrated by Aurore Petit

Recommended for ages 3 – 5

32 pages.

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