Text copyright © 2004 by Stephen Krensky. Illustrations copyright © 2004 by Mike Wohnoutka.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Krensky, Stephen.

My dad can do anything / by Stephen Krensky ; illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka. — 1st ed.

p. cm. (Pictureback book)

SUMMARY: Takes a look at some of the many “special” talents that fathers have.

eISBN: 978-0-307-55815-2

[1. Fathers Fiction.] 1. Wohnoutka, Mike, ill. II. Title. III. Series: Random House pictureback.

PZ7.K883Mx 2004 [E] dc21 2003002680

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For my own dad, of course

—S.K.

To my dad, Robert, and my dad-in-law, Gary

—M.W.

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My dad can do anything.

No challenge is too great.

He can put his head in a lion’s mouth …

… or hunt for buried treasure.

On hot afternoons, he cuts his way through the densest jungle.

My dad is good at sports.

And he is very artistic.

My dad can take charge in an emergency …

… and put out fires in a minute.

When we go on vacation, my dad is an experienced traveler.

He makes friends easily …

… and catches criminals in the act.

He’s not afraid of giants …

… or fire-breathing dragons …

… or aliens from outer space.

On very dark nights, he even scares away the monsters under my bed.

Yes, my dad can do anything.

He climbs the highest mountain.

He dives to the bottom of the sea.

But the thing that he does best of all …

… is spending time with me.

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Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

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