The Fight to Be Funny; A Dad Joke Battle

A story of laughter and connection .

Witten by Mike Dulin and Griffin Reed Illustrations by Maria Lia Malandrino

$19.95, 34 pages plus ongoing digital content.

A group of clever and frustrated kids takes on their pun-prone parents in a hilarious comedic showdown. With each side armed with their funniest jokes, this spirited contest bridges generations with laughter. Who will have the last laugh in this witty dad joke battle? Great for ages 5-8 (or 80). Hardcover, 11” x 9”

“Dulin and Reed probe the limits of that age-old question—are dad jokes really that funny—and come out on top, as the fathers featured in their side-splitting debut are every bit as jolly and delighted with themselves as one would expect. …the ending is a sweet example of how humor really does bring people together.”

-BookLife Review

“Super cute. I can see this book being a big hit with families. I really liked the illustrator they chose too. The book had a large cast of diverse characters that all got moments to shine. This would also make a great Father's Day gift!”

-N. Caliro, NetGalley Review

“This book was a delight to read. It truly kept me entertained right from the beginning all the way to the end. An aspect I thought was very clever and unique was drawing each joke literally. It almost made the jokes funnier. Reading this book also felt like watching a close sports game - I was cheering and invested the whole time.”

-A. Carnow, NetGalley Review

“…Malandrino’s outrageous illustrations colorfully blend reality and fantasy as the characters intermingle with whimsically imagined elements from the jokes themselves … The book has an offbeat premise that will resonate with children and grown-ups alike…”

-Kirkus Review