Signed copy of My Father the Dog by Vermont author Elizabeth Bluemle.

Description:

Have you ever noticed certain similarities between your father and, say, a lab or golden retriever? Many dads have a whole lot in common with friendly, lovable, sometimes barky dogs. Dads and dogs can be so similar, in fact, that the young narrator of My Father the Dog is suspicious.

"My father pretends to be human, but I know he is really a dog," she says. "Consider the evidence."

She proceeds to lay out an inarguable case, citing newspaper fetching, ball chasing, treat loving, pit stops against trees, and many more qualities of loyal, lovable, family-protecting dads and the dogs they resemble.

If you doubt the similarities, just read this book to any dog -- or dad. They'll back me up.