Binding: Hardback
Date Published: 24 Sep 2026
Disaster Dad is back, and this time he's heading to the wildlife park with Finn, Emma and their whole class!
Dad has one mission: snap the perfect photo with the new baby giraffe and get it named after him. Easy, right?
Not when Disaster Dad's involved!
Can Finn and Emma keep him out of trouble long enough to meet the giraffe?
Packed with laughs, animal antics and one very determined dad, this is a roaring adventure for readers aged 7+ who love mischief, mayhem, and a whole lot of heart.
Disaster Dad: Animal Antics is the third instalment of the Disaster Dad series capturing the adventure of ten-year-old Finn and sister Emma as they are chaperoned on their school tour to the wildlife park by none other than Disaster Dad himself. His promise? No more disasters!But Dad has a lot to contend with.
With nothing more than a cheese sandwich, a ferocious appetite, and a willingness to be helpful, the kids worry Dad won't be able to keep it together. Dad, an ex-rugby player, is as massive as his heart is and he tries to look after the kids with hilarious consequences.
Much like the previous books, Taylor’s illustrations capture the scenes justly, reinforcing the storytelling at key scenes. The facts about animals readers discover along the way will make the reader feel like a participant on the tour of the zoo. There is also a funny twist ending which readers will enjoy.
This book isn’t just funny scenes and a silly dad. It also has important messages around fears. It teaches us that even adults as big as Dad have things they're afraid of and admitting to them shows bravery. The book also teaches how families can face fears together.
Fans of the series will not be disappointed, this book will encourage readers of all levels as they’ll be swept away by the book’s fun and endearing characters.