Father's Day
Happy Father's Day! Dads everywhere will love sharing these special stories with their loved ones.
1.
The Fathers Are Coming Home
By: Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by: Stephen Savage
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: April 27, 2010
Ages: 2 - 5
“It is nighttime and the fathers are coming home.” So begins this lyrical tribute to all the fathers everywhere who come home to their children—from the rabbit father who hops home to his little bunnies, to...
2.
My Father Knows the Names of Things
By: Jane Yolen
Illustrated by: Stephane Jorisch
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: April 27, 2010
Ages: 4 - 8
My father knows the names of things. . . . And teaches all the names to me. From each bird that sings, to every kind of cloud, to all of the planets, the father in this story knows the names of them all--and takes the time to...
3.
Kisses for Daddy
By: Frances Watts
Illustrated by: David Legge
This edition: Board Book, 26 pages
Publication date: April 27, 2010
Ages: 2 - 5
"Now what about a big bear kiss for me?" said Dad."No!" said Baby Bear. "No kiss for Daddy." It's time for bed, but Baby Bear just wants to play. When Daddy asks for a goodnight kiss, this grumbly baby says no way. This...
4.
When Papa Comes Home Tonight
By: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: David McPhail
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: April 28, 2009
Ages: 1 - 5
When Papa comes home tonight, dear child, (I promise - not too late) you'll hear me whistling up the road. You'll meet me at the gate. It can be hard waiting for Papa to come home, but it'll be worth it because you'll both...
5.
My Dad and Me
By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Illustrated by: Susan Mitchell
This edition: Paper Over Board, 16 pages
Publication date: April 28, 2009
Ages: 4 - 6
Follow fathers and their children on playful adventures. When it's only my ba and me.... We pick shell from the sand, And jump waves hand in hand. We go sailing away “IT’S SUMMER! HOORAY!” When it’s...
6.
Diego y Papi al rescate (Diego and Papi to the Rescue)
(Part of Go, Diego, Go!)
By: Wendy A. Wax
Illustrated by: John Hom / Translated by: Argentina Palacios Ziegler
This edition: Spanish Edition Trade Paperback, 24 pages
Publication date: April 22, 2008
Ages: 3 - 7
In Spanish. Two baby pygmy marmosets have gotten separated from their papi, and now they are lost! It's a good thing Diego and his papi are nearby to help bring them home. Go, Diego and Papi, go! Great for Father's Day or any...
7.
Dad Goes to School
(Part of Robin Hill School)
By: Margaret McNamara
Illustrated by: Mike Gordon
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: April 24, 2007
Ages: 4 - 6
It's Parents Week for Mrs. Connor's first graders. Each day another parent is visiting and showing what they do. But Ayanna's dad isn't like the other parents. Will her classmates like him anyway?
8.
Daddy Hugs 1 2 3
By: Karen Katz
Illustrated by: Karen Katz
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: May 1, 2005
Ages: 1 - 5
How many daddy hugs does it take to say I love you?Cuddle and count with this hug & read book!
9.
Daddy and Me
By: Karen Katz
Illustrated by: Karen Katz
This edition: Board Book, 14 pages
Publication date: May 1, 2003
Ages: 1 - 5
Daddy is making a special project. Help him find the tools he needs by looking under the oversized flaps. Working with Daddy is so much fun!
10.
What Dads Can't Do
By: Douglas Wood
Illustrated by: Doug Cushman
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: May 1, 2000
Ages: 4 - 8
There are lots of things that regular people can do but dads can't. Dads can't cross the street without holding hands. They can push, but can't swing. When dads play hide-and-seek they always get found, but they have a hard...
11.
Dad's Dinosaur Day
By: Diane Dawson Hearn
Illustrated by: Diane Dawson Hearn
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: May 1, 1999
Ages: 4 - 8
WHAT'S HAPPENED TO DAD? One magical morning, Mikey's dad just isn't his usual self. He doesn't go to work, and he doesn't drive Mikey to school. He's having a dinosaur day! When Dad becomes a dinosaur he gets to play on the...
12.
JUST LIKE DADDY
By: Frank Asch
Illustrated by: Frank Asch
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: March 1, 1984
Ages: 6 - 9
