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Books to Share with Dad This Father’s Day
Enjoy quality time reading with your kids this Father’s Day! Enjoy these books featuring fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures during this special holiday.
In Mexican American comedian Jesús Trejo’s debut picture book, a little boy makes a big, funny mistake and learns the value of resources like time and water—both of which have a magic all their own.
2024 Pura Belpré Honor Award, American Library Association · Association for Library Service to Children Notable Title · National Council of Teachers of English Charlotte Huck Recommended Title · 2024 Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title · New York Public Library Best Book for Kids · Chicago Public Library Best Book for Children · Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2023 · Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2023 About Families · 2024 CCBC Choice · Bank Street Best Children’s Book · Américas Award Commended Title
★ THREE STARRED REVIEWS★
Download a Drawing Activity, Van Activity, and Create-Your-Own Van. Also, watch Jesús Trejo and Eliza Kinkz on The Van Show and watch the author’s message to librarians and teachers.
A giant kaiju (think Godzilla!) awakes one morning not feeling well. He is confused and needs help. Off to the city where his size makes him seem dangerous. Meanwhile, over at Kaiju Central (they keep watch for kaiju activity 24/7), a dad and his son arrive to find the KAIJU alarm sounding for the first time ever! A kaiju has been spotted! Now what? Written in extra-relatable haiku and full of classic monster movies tropes, this bighearted comic tale will rev up story time with its satisfying blend of poetry, kindness, adventure, and humor.
“Clements brings readers on board right away…providing plenty of inspiration for making kaiju haiku of their own.“ —Publishers Weekly
In this touching book with a moral message, a child retells the story of her father’s youth when an impromptu baseball game gets out of hand and some unthinking boys end up destroying an old man’s garden.
Christopher Award · Paterson Prize for Young People · National Parenting Publications Honor Award · Teachers’ Choices – International Reading Association · Teachers’ Choice Award – Learning Magazine
★ “Growing a garden is fact and metaphor in this profoundly moving cross-generational story with a neighborhood drama that children will relate to and exquisite watercolors that celebrate renewal and connection.” —Booklist, starred review
Download the Discussion Guide and the Story Behind the Book.
Generations have fallen in love with this classic story of a grandson and grandfather whose visit to a family farm with a special tractor brings back memories. Don’t miss the new companion title Grandma’s Farm — now available!
“[A] charmingly nostalgic tale.” —New York Times Book Review
This lovely, interactive board book highlights the special bond that a child has with each parent as well as the importance of the family bond.
“Adorably illustrated throughout….Not only ideal for Mother’s Day, Mommy, Daddy, and Me! would make a great Father’s Day gift or story time interactive read.” —Good Reads with Ronna
“This beautifully crafted novel sings and soars.”
—Nikki Grimes, author of Ordinary Hazards
Dylan seeks solace through birdwatching and poetry in the woods behind his grandfather’s auto shop—but when he rescues an injured hawk, he must learn to confront the broken parts in himself in this powerful middle-grade novel-in-verse.
★ “This is one for the quiet kids, who know who they are and where they want to fly but who haven’t yet found the right flock.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review
Tad Lincoln’s restless wriggle just wouldn’t quit, much to the delight of his father, President Abraham Lincoln—if not so much to anybody else! This picture book brings to life the famous first son who coped with a disability and other challenges while showing compassion, intelligence, and wisdom beyond his years.
2023 Young Readers Award Winner, Colonial Dames of America · Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year
This emotionally resonant novel in verse by award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to yourself.
Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year · School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
★ “Grimes’ newest follows a young black boy searching for his own unique voice, lost among his father’s wishes and society’s mischaracterizations…. This graceful novel risks stretching beyond easy, reductive constructions of black male coming-of-age stories and delivers a sincere, authentic story of resilience and finding one’s voice.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
