Ages 2-5
Just Like Dad
By Mercer Mayer
24 Pages | Ages 2-5 | Hardcover
ISBN 9781984830876 | Golden Books
Little Critter loves his dad, and one day, he hopes to be just like him! Children ages two to five will enjoy this heartwarming full-color Little Golden Book about the special bond between Little Critter and his dad.
Ages 3-7
Great Job, Dad!
By Holman Wang
32 Pages | Ages 3-7 | Hardcover
ISBN 9780735264106 | Tundra Books
Being a dad is eleven jobs in one! This unique picture book for very young readers celebrates the many jobs being a parent encompasses. When Dad gets home from his day job at the office, he never knows which job will be waiting for him, but he knows it’ll be fun!
I Love Daddy Every Day
By Isabel Otter
Illustrated by Alicia Más
32 Pages | Ages 3-7 | Hardcover
ISBN 9780593123058 | Rodale Kids
With adorably-illustrated vignettes and an array of father-child pairings enjoying all the sweet moments that make dads special throughout the year, I Love Daddy Every Day shares the message that love, hope, kindness, and generosity are relevant all year round.
I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
By Eric Carle
32 Pages | Ages 3-5 | Hardcover
ISBN 9781524785895 | World of Eric Carle
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.
Just Me and My Dad
By Mercer Mayer
24 Pages | Ages 3-7 | Paperback
ISBN 9780307118394 | Random House Books for Young Readers
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is going on a camping trip with his dad in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. 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!
Where’s Baby?
By Anne Hunter
40 Pages | Ages 3-7 | Hardcover
ISBN 9780735264984 | Tundra Books
In this clever introduction to prepositions, a near-sighted Papa is looking for his baby. Is Baby up in the tree? Is Baby under the log? Is Baby around the corner? Where could Baby be? Readers will delight in spotting the little fox on every page as Papa wanders the forest, encountering other animals all along the way, but never quite able to spot his own baby.
Ages 4-8
Hey Grandude!
By Paul McCartney
Illustrated by Kathryn Durst
32 Pages | Ages 4-6 | Hardcover
ISBN 9780525648673 | Random House Books for Young Readers
Meet Grandude–a super-cool grandfather who is an intrepid explorer with some amazing tricks up his sleeve. With his magic compass, he whisks his four grandkids off on whirlwind adventures, taking them all around the globe.
How to Babysit a Grandpa
By Jean Reagan
Illustrated by Lee Wildish
32 Pages | Ages 5-8 | Hardcover
ISBN 9780375867132 | Knopf Books for Young Readers
Celebrate the special bond between grandpas and grandchildren in this delightful New York Times bestseller that puts the kids in charge! Written in a how-to style, the narrator gives important tips for “babysitting” a grandpa, including what to eat for snack, what to do on a walk, and how to play with a grandpa.
It’s Great Being a Dad
By Dan Bar-el
Illustrated by Gina Perry
32 Pages | Ages 4-8 | Hardcover
ISBN 9781770496057 | Tundra Books
A gang of mythical creatures is roaming around a magical land having a great time, until Bigfoot gets his foot stuck in a tree trunk and Unicorn gets her horn impaled on a table and Robot’s saw-arm gets rusted into position. But have no fear! Dad is there to fix things–even when a Sneaky Flying Alligator Pirate steals the Fairy Queen Ballerina Doctor’s wand.
All Ages
Dr. Seuss’s I Love Pop!
By Dr. Seuss
32 Pages | All Ages | Hardcover
ISBN 9781984848123 | Random House Books for Young Readers
Show Dad some love on Father’s Day–or ANY day–with this small hardcover book of simple, unrhymed observations about all the things we love and appreciate about our dads. Who really needs aftershave or soap-on-a-rope? Shower Pop with love instead!
Guess How Much I Love You
By Sam McBratney
Illustrated by Anita Jeram
40 Pages | All Ages | Hardcover
ISBN 9780763674489 | Candlewick Press
Sometimes, when you love someone very, very much, you want to find a way of describing how much you treasure them. But, as Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare discover, love is not an easy thing to measure! For two decades, Sam McBratney’s timelessly endearing story, beautifully rendered in Anita Jeram’s exquisite watercolors, has captured the deep and tender bond between parent and child. Guess How Much I Love You is one of the world’s best-loved picture books. Download a pop-up Father’s Day card here.
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