Channing Tatum channels the ‘little girl within’ to write book for his daughter

Channing Tatum channelled the “little girl within” to pen a special book for his daughter.

The hunky Hollywood actor put his manly image to one side as he took on the special project, inspired by his seven-year-old daughter Everly, who he shares with ex-wife Jenna Dewan.

Showing off the finished product, the Magic Mike star donned fairy wings and a sleep mask decorated with long eyelashes and a little crown as he sat reading his book, The One of Only Sparkella, to some stuffed unicorns.

The picture book, which Channing has been working on during lockdown, is described by publisher Macmillan as “a charming ode to self-esteem and the love between a father and daughter”.

“Guys, I don’t know about you but things got a little weird for me in quarantine,” the 40-year-old wrote in the caption.

“I ended up accidentally locking myself in my 7 year old daughter’s room.

“And I ended up finding my inner child. So this is what I created for my little girl. From what is, I guess, the little girl in me. Thanks for reading.”

His fans were instantly besotted.

One wrote: “There is nothing more handsome than a man that loves his daughter so much that he would do things like this. This is a huge reason why I love you so much. It’s very hard to find good daddy’s like this.”

A second posted: “You’re a really great dad. I wished that me growing up that my dad spent time with me..but this shows that your an awesome father and your doing you. More like saying that, ur being yourself and being a part of your daughter’s life, and I cherish that”

And another gushed: “Your daughter is going to love this. Your the best dad!!!!! She had a one of a kind dad. Plus very creative Chan!!!!”

“So cute you do this for your little girl,” one fan wrote.

However one joked: “I must be weird because all I can think is that there’s clearly no book in that sleeve”

Sparkella, illustrated by British artist Kim Barnes, tells the story of Ella, who loves glitter and is excited about her first day of school. However, her classmates tease her for her love of sparkly items.

Ella decides to try to be less sparkly at school the next day so the other kids will not make fun of her, but with help from her father she learns the importance of having the confidence to be herself.

The One And Only Sparkella is set for release in May next year.