Dads sometimes play different roles in their kid’s lives. Big, strong superheroes that you can climb, make silly jokes and noises with and share all of the love. Explore familiar feelings and unknown worlds with this selection of #BooksAboutDads!
Ages 0 – 3
My Dad Is Amazing!
A joyful tribute to dads from the bestselling creators of Hello!Lucky!
Is your dad cooler than a million popsicles?
Tougher than a rhino wrestler?
Cuddlier than a ton of bunnies?
Celebrate all the things that make Dad amazing with this joyful board book!
Your Baby’s First Word Will Be DADA
Your baby’s first word will be . . .
“Dada!”
Right?
Everyone knows that fathers wage a secret campaign to ensure that their babies’ first word is “Dada!”
But how does it work?
One of the most popular entertainers in the world and NBC’s The Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, shows you how.
Quiero a mi papa Porque…/I Love My Daddy Because…(Spanish/English Edition)
The perfect board book for babies and toddlers to read with Dad!
“I love my daddy because he plays with me. . .”
This book begins with a heartwarming scene between a human parent and child, but moves on to loving care in many animal families. “He sings me songs,” says a gray wolf cub. “He keeps me safe and warm,” says a young penguin. Children will love reading about how baby animals spend time with their dads, and daddies everywhere will love celebrating Father’s Day—or any occasion!—with this adorable gift from their little ones.
Made for Me
Of all the children that ever could be,
You are the one made just for me.
From a child’s first uttered “Dada” to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of watching the birth and growth of a new child. Now releasing as a board book filled with adorable illustrations and the refrain, “You are the one made just for me,” Made for Me is a winning presentation of tender moments that tie a father and his new child together–forever.
My Dad Is the Best Playground
This joyful story celebrates Dad as the funnest person in the world and the best playground ever — makes for a perfect gift this Father’s Day!
He’s the highest swing and a great climbing wall, he’s a bouncing trampoline and merry as a merry-go-round. And then, when playtime is over, Dad is the best for reading and snuggling with before bed. Luciana Navarro Powell’s spirited writing is perfectly paired with her colorful, energetic, and very humorous artwork. Dads and their kids will love reading and rereading this glorious celebration of fathers.
Ages 3 – 5
Just Me and My Dad
Little Critter is exploring the great outdoors with his dad in this heartwarming and funny classic. The perfect gift to celebrate dad this Father’s Day–this sweet story makes a great read aloud storytime with toddlers.
Whether he and his dad are canoeing, fishing, or building a campfire, parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect gift for Father’s Day . . . or any day!
I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Show Dad how much you care with this little message of love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Celebrate Dad’s special day by saying “I Love You”–with a little help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This bright and colorful book is the ideal way to tell the person you call “Dad” how much you appreciate him. It’s the perfect gift for Father’s Day, Dad’s birthday, or any day that you want to show Dad just how much you care.
I Love You, Daddy: A Tale of Encouragement and Parental Love between a Father and his Child
Little Bear is ready for some grown-up adventures – at least, Daddy Bear thinks so. But they soon discover that Little Bear needs a helping hand. And who can help out better than Daddy Bear? I Love You, Daddy is a tale of encouragement and unconditional parental love that your little boy or girl will love to read with their father. Read along in this fun and playful story, written by Jillian Harker and beautifully illustrated by Kristina Stephenson.
Daddy’s Little Girl
Who needs a superhero when you have your dad? Written in beautiful rhyme this is an excellent story that honors all fathers in the world.
Explore girls’s bond with her dad and his incredible superpowers:
*Have awesome piggy back rides with daddy
*Dad can gobble up monsters because they taste like cookies
*Dad survives his girl finger painting and makeover sessions
*He’s always there for all situations from scraped knees to broken hearts
Daddy’s Arms
A “Daddy Time” Story Told Like Never Before
“Daddy’s Arms” is a fun children’s book that tells the story of a little boy’s adorable and amusing everyday interactions with his dad. Whether it s playtime, bathtime, or bedtime, this wildly imaginative child has his dad s arms take center stage for every fantastic new adventure.
This book celebrates the bond between father and child as well as the joy of fatherhood. Parents and guardians will certainly enjoy reading Daddy s Arms to kids, just as much as kids will enjoy listening to them.
Ages 5+
Why a Daughter Needs a Dad
Based on Gregory Lang’s New York Times bestselling series! The perfect Father’s Day gift, birthday present for dad, Valentine’s Day book, or sweet keepsake for a daughter of any age!
A sweet picture book showcasing all the ways a father will help his daughter grow, this is the gift for every girl dad and little girl to celebrate their special bond. Featuring charming animal illustrations and heartwarming rhymes about the moments fathers and daughters share, Why a Daughter Needs a Dad is the perfect story to connect father and daughter together.
From the first time I held you, so perfect and new,
I promised to do everything that I could do
To help you become your most wonderful YOU,
My darling, my daughter, my girl.
For new dads, fathers-to-be, or for that perfect father-daughter moment, this sweet storybook celebrates how a father is always there for his little girl. reminding her to be artistic, thoughtful, honest, and smart, but most of all, true to herself.
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Dad And Me Setting Farts Free
Does your dad fart? Of course he does! This silly rhyming story will have you bursting with laughter as the little bear tries to be just like his dad in every way, including his amazing toot power.
This book is appropriate for ALL AGES who don’t mind silly toot humor (that is not overly gross). Words used include: toot, fart, gas, rump, booty and bum.
The Berenstain Bears: We Love Our Dad!
In The Berenstain Bears: We Love Our Dad!, the cubs decide to spoil Papa Bear for Father’s Day. Papa Bear is, after all, the best dad there is! Your cub will enjoy reading this celebration of goofy, lovable, caring papa bears.
He’s always there for his cubs, but will he let them treat him for a change, on his special day?
This full-color storybook brings another delightful adventure with the Berenstain Bears.
Dad By My Side
A heartwarming celebration of the special relationship between a father and daughter from Instagram sensation Soosh.
Whether they’re playing make-believe, making you smile, or warding off monsters under the bed, dads are always there when you need them. Debut picture book artist Soosh celebrates fathers with a gorgeously illustrated and moving story about the parent-child bond.
When Soosh first posted her initial series of images of a larger-than-life father and his adorable daughter on Instagram, fans from across the world immediately took notice with over 2 million views on a popular viral content website in a single week.
These illustrations now come together in a universally relatable story of familial love for parents and children to share.
Cave Dada
A hilarious book for new dads and their little loved ones to share and enjoy!
It’s bedtime for Dada’s little cave baby. But Baba wants a bedtime story, and not just from any book. Baba wants just the right book—and the right book means the biggest book! Poor Dada! The delaying tactics of his Stone Age darling may not speed up bedtime … but they just might change the course of human history.
• Full of parenting moments that new or expecting dads will love
• Sweet, silly, and boldly illustrated—ideal read-aloud book to share with the family
• Perfect Father’s Day gift
