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Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada

Jimmy Fallon, Author

Miguel Ordonez, Illustrator

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Publication date: May 4, 2017

Category: Picture storybooks

ISBN: 9781444931440

A bestselling picture book perfect for Father’s Day from Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon.

Your baby’s first word will be . . .

“Dada!”

Right?

Everyone knows that fathers wage a secret campaign to ensure that their babies’ first word is “Dada!” But how does it work?

Jimmy Fallon, one of the most popular entertainers in the world and NBC’s The Tonight Show host, shows you how.

A New York Times bestselling picture book, perfect for Father’s Day.

‘A punchy and deceptively simple story that will make for some fun readalouds.’ – Publisher’s Weekly

Reviews

Fiendishly simple and cheeky Dad's will love reading it with their children. The naughty illustrations by Miguel Ordonez just add to the fun.

South Wales Evening Post (Swansea)

Perfect for dads and young children to share.

Parents in Touch

Jimmy Fallon

James Fallon is an American comedian, actor, television host, singer, writer, and producer. He is known for his work in television as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and as the host of late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and before that Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Miguel Ordonez

Miguel Ordonez studied illustration in Madrid and graphic design at Central St Martins in London. He illustrated Jimmy Fallon’s picture book Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada, which was honoured by the Society of Illustrators in the US. He lives in Madrid with his wife Lucia and their two daughters.