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Tell Me a Tattoo Story
Tell Me a Tattoo Story | Alison McGhee
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A bestselling author-illustrator duo join forces to create a modern father-son love story. The father tells his little son the story behind each of his tattoos, and together they go on a beautiful journey through family history. There's a tattoo from a favorite book his mother used to read him, one from something his father used to tell him, and one from the longest trip he ever took. And there is a little heart with numbers insidewhich might be the best tattoo of them all. Tender pictures by New York Times bestselling illustrator Eliza Wheeler complement this lovely ode to all that's indelibleink and love. Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition!
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mariaku21
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Loved how the author and illustrator weaved stories about each tattoo making this a great read whether you have tattoos like me or not.

knittedgnome This sounds adorable! I have a full sleeve that's a family theme. My nieces and nephews love to search it for stories they know. 6y
mariaku21 @knittedgnome that is so awesome 6y
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GatheringBooks
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#JuneItsElectrifying Day 17: #WhosThatGuy - the best father in the universe, ze husband. Photo on the right is the Father carrying her then-14year old daughter while gallivanting around in Rome. Evidently, the teenage daughter got exhausted walking around the ruins. #FathersOfLitsy #HusbandsOfLitsy

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awwww 💙💙💙💙 6y
batsy Lovely post 💕 6y
vkois88 Too cute 6y
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GatheringBooks @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks it‘s father‘s day only once a year, whereas mother‘s day lasts the rest of the year 🤣🤗 6y
GatheringBooks @batsy thank youuuu 🌷 6y
GatheringBooks @vkois88 aww my teenager would be happy to read that. 🤗😍 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @GatheringBooks that‘s true ❤️ you have a beautiful family and such a sweet heart! I can just tell 💗 6y
vkois88 😊😊 6y
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GerardtheBookworm
Tell Me a Tattoo Story | Alison McGhee
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Father's Day dispatch display. #warwicksbookstore

britt_brooke Nice selection! 7y
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kendrastephaniekaryn
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#tattoo #augustgrrrl @Cinfhen

I loved this children's story about the reasons and meanings behind tattoos. My own tattoos tell important stories about my past, and I think it's important to deconstruct the social stigma of tattoos.

Cinfhen Love this 🙌🏻💕 7y
Caryl Isn't this a lovely book? 💖 7y
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Krisjericho
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Awww, this one is super sweet. The dad tells his little boy the stories behind each of his tattoos. Of course, I love the one that is from a book. And I acknowledge that I am a total sucker for picture books about great dads. So glad there are more of them around nowadays.

Crystalblu So... good book to get for my nephews, who have a tattooed dad/mom/aunt/uncle? 8y
Krisjericho @Crystalblu Yes! I have several tattoos, so my little guy loved it. 8y
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kendrastephaniekaryn
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I have to chirp in to #riotgrams today to show off my two literary tattoos! I have an ampersand on my ankle and an Emily Dickinson reference on my arm.
#bookishtattoos #literarytattoos

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Kittycoroner
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A cute and simple story that would be great for sharing one-on-one, especially if someone in the family has some tattoo stories of their own to share. Plus the dad in this book needs to call me if it doesn't work out with his storybook wife. #picturebooks #storytime #hotdad

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WanderingBookaneer
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My favorite thing about picture books is when they try to break down some stereotype. To take something that is scary or taboo and make it look normal and acceptable and perhaps even cute. This book does that.

TheLondonBookworm This is a brilliant idea ☺️ 8y
hwheaties I love the way Worm Loves Worm does it. So simple and real and perfect. 8y
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Soubhiville
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Oh hey, this happened! And it's only the beginning of Sept! I kind of blame @Litsy , but I'm loving it!💫💖🎈🎉
Bring on the #biblioweekend!

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Good for you! 🎉 8y
LauraBrook Congratulations!!! 8y
Laalaleighh Congrats!!! 8y
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BookNerdBritt 75 is my goal too! 8y
quirkyreader Wonderful achievement. Are you going to try for ten more? 8y
RealLifeReading Hooray! 8y
Carol 🙌🙌🙌 8y
Soubhiville @quirkyreader I'm sure I'll read at least 10 more! I hadn't thought about moving up my goal though... Hmmm... How far to push it up?... 8y
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Graciouswarriorprincess
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This is a wonderful inclusive book and story! So sweet! 💕

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Graciouswarriorprincess
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This is a wonderful inclusive book and story! So sweet! 💕