Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 16, 2019. If you’re looking for gifts for the dads in your life, why not gift a dad-themed picture book?
this is an especially sweet gift from a child who can then snuggle up with daddy and read.
You can also borrow some of these picture books from the library and read them before Father’s Day.
five illustrated books that celebrate fathers:
1. dad by my side
by soosh
Author and illustrator, Soosh, portrays this father and daughter pair with so much love and affection as they play games, snuggle, have puppet shows, chase monsters, and more. I particularly love the pages where they “try new things” (sewing daughter a dress) and keep in touch when dad isn’t singing lullabies on the phone. This is a book that has become a bedtime staple for our family and I bet the parents and kids in your life will enjoy it too. To see more of Soosh’s illustrations and to read about her inspiration for the book, see, “The artist’s tender illustrations show the kind of father she wishes she had.”
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“Whether they’re playing pretend, making you smile, or protecting the monsters under the bed, dads are always there when you need them. Soosh, debuting picture book artist, celebrates fathers with a beautifully illustrated and moving story of the bond between father and son…
2. hugs daddy
by karen katz
karen katz board books are always a hit at our house. This sweet counting book is perfect for Father’s Day or any night at bedtime.
“Dad loves to hug the baby to say “I love you!”
Now baby and dad can cuddle and count together with this perfect cuddle and read book for baby’s tiny hands.“
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3. my dad loves me!
by marianne richmond
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This sweet board book addresses all the ways dads show their love and spend time together, from “my dad teaches me” to “my dad kisses me.” adorable animal illustrations accompany each page (“my dad hangs out with me” with pictures of a dad and baby monkey). perfect for babies and toddlers to share with their parents.
“My dad protects me. My dad takes a nap with me. My dad teaches me.
featuring adorable illustrations by marianne richmond, my daddy loves me! Illustrates all the ways a father shows his love to his children! kids can relive their best moments with dad every day!”
4. my daddy rules the world: poems about fathers
by hope anita smith
This is a wonderful collection of poems that children will enjoy snuggling with their parents and reading. the poems celebrate the many experiences of fathers and sons with love and humor, from eating breakfast together to writing letters to a father far away, playing ball and reading together.
“an illustrated book of poems celebrating the parents of two-time poet honor winner coretta scott king.
Who is your hero? who is your best friend? Who says he loves you over and over again? daddy!
told through the voice of a young girl, anita hope smith’s collection of poems my dad rules the world celebrates everyday manifestations of fatherly love, from guitar lessons to wrestling matches to bedtime stories, haircuts in the kitchen, and snuggling in bed. These moving poems, along with bold images inspired by folk art, capture the strength and beauty of the relationship between father and son.”
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5. because I’m your dad
by ahmet zappa
This is a cute and funny story about a monster dad who shares the kind of dad he plans to be: from building mud forts in the backyard to going to every football game (even the farthest ones), skipping school for adventure trips and more.
“since I’m your dad, you can have spaghetti for breakfast, french toast for dinner, and rocky road ice cream in the bathtub.”
In a fun and loving text, a father expresses his hopes and dreams for a unique relationship with his son. Whimsical monster characters bring the silly and sweet scenes to life and keep the book universal. the book’s ending, a moving tribute to the author’s father, is guaranteed to have cross-generational appeal.
Since I’m your dad, I’ll do all these things for you and more. . . because that’s what my dad did for me.”
what are your favorite books to celebrate father’s day? leave a note in the comments or let me know on your favorite social network @abookishhome.
Happy reading!
laura szaro kopinski
abookishhome.com
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