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John Williamson is, without question, an Australian Icon. His entertainment career spans more than fifty years, boasting sales of over 5 million albums. His unofficial anthems, funny and tender ballads and tributes to unsung heroes have captured the spirit of the nation in song more than any other performer. He remains one of the most in-demand live performers in Australia. His fiftieth album, Honest People, was released in 2014 at the same time as his autobiography, and in 2018 he released his fifty-first, Butcherbird. Three songs from his popular JW’s Family Album have been made into delightful, entertaining picture books for children, along with a beautiful new song and book written as an anthem to the sea.

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From one of Australia's most iconic singer-songwriters, John Williamson, comes this hilarious family song, with a special new verse, brought to life by award-winning illustrator Peter Carnavas. What are we going to do? You dad, does he snore too? My dad snores so much that no one else can sleep . . . until we find a really clever solution! My Dad Snores: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/my-dad-snores-9780143793793 Best books for Father's Day 2020: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/lists/fathers-day #MyDadSnores #JohnWilliamson #PeterCarnavas