Chaos strikes when Dad turns charity day competitive
Finn, Emma, Mum and Dad enter a family fun day for charity, but Dad’s rivalry turns everything into a win-at-all-costs training mission. Expect welly-throwing, wacky races, a talent show and plenty of mishaps for readers aged 7+
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Chaos strikes when Dad turns charity day competitive
Finn, Emma, Mum and Dad enter a family fun day for charity, but Dad’s rivalry turns everything into a win-at-all-costs training mission. Expect welly-throwing, wacky races, a talent show and plenty of mishaps for readers aged 7+
- Book Synopsis
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'Even sillier than the reddest pair of underpants, this is packed with action, antics and the groaniest of dad jokes' - Shane Hegarty, author of the Boot series
'Donncha is back with another dad-sized dollop of disaster! Jam-packed with delicious doughnuts, wind-borne wellies and supermodel mutts, this chronicle of calamity is fantastic fun for all the family ... and their dog!' - Alan Nolan, author of the Molly and Bram series
Irish rugby star and media personality Donncha O'Callaghan is back with another laugh-out-loud family story, written with Blue Peter Book Club author Karen Owen and illustrated by Jenny Taylor.
When Finn, Emma, Dad and Mum participate in a family fun day to raise money for charity, their competitive nature is revealed! When the family discover that Dad's arch-rival is also competing in the family fun day, Dad is determined to win!
With a welly-throwing competition, wacky races and a talent show to prepare for, the family are on a strict NO DOUGHNUTS diet and training regime.
But will their efforts be enough to win the prize?
Full of mishaps and chaos, this hilarious story is sure to delight all readers aged 7+, and is perfect for fans of Dermot O'Leary, Jeremy Strong and Pamela Butchart.
Also available - Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos.
Ideal for readers who…
- need a funny children’s story for ages 7+ with big laughs and family mayhem.
- love competitive, high-energy plots with wacky races, a talent show and a welly throw.
- enjoy books where dads mean well, but everything spirals into chaos.
- are looking for a lively read-aloud or independent read packed with jokes and mishaps.
- are fans of Dermot O’Leary, Jeremy Strong or Pamela Butchart-style humour.
- About The Author
- Donncha O'Callaghan is one of Ireland's most recognisable faces in the world of sport, TV and radio. The rugby legend, who played for Munster, Ireland and the Lions, has turned his attention to broadcasting in recent years and become a firm favourite with both listeners and viewers across RTÉ on the 2FM Breakfast Show, Ireland's Fittest Family and The Full Irish Hidden Camera Show. Donncha is also a devoted husband and father-of-four. Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos is his first book.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781804188934
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Eriu, (21 May 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 192
- Weight
- 118 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 10 mm
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