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With Father's Day fast approaching, I wanted to showcase books that focused on this special paternal holiday.
So I trekked on over to my
local free library and perused the shelves.
It didn't take long before I had a growing stack of books
devoted to dads with catchy titles, humorous story lines and adorable
illustrations.
If you're looking for books to read your children that focus on
fathers, here are ten you might like with a brief overview provided for each.
1. When Dads Don't Grow Up
Author: Marjorie Blaine Parker
Illustrations: R.W. Alley
Publisher: Dial Books For Young Readers: A Division Of
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN: 9780803737174
Rating: 5 Lemon Drops
Book Summary:
A wonderful celebration of dads who haven't forgotten
that milk tastes better through a straw, basements are scary places, and indoor
sports are fun. Oh, and they don't mind getting their hair wet-if they have
any.
Mini-Review:
If you're looking for a playful story that shows the
silly side of dads this is the book for you. Parker and Alley have created a
charming book filled with illustrations that capture the tender moments of four
very special fathers and their kids.
2. Papa, Do You Love Me?
Author: Barbara M. Joosse
Illustrator: Barbara Lavallee
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLc
ISBN: 9780811842655
Rating: 5 Lemon Drops
Book Summary:
Set amidst the Massai culture of Africa, a young boy
questions the intensity of his father's love and learns that his father's love
for him is unconditional.
Mini-Review
A beautiful story that uses poetic language and beautiful
watercolors to convey the genuine love fathers have for their children.
3. Daddy Adventure Day
Author: Dave Keane
Illustrator: Sue Rama
Publisher: Philomel Books: An Imprint Of Penguin Group
ISBN: 9780399246272
Rating: 4 Lemon Drops
Book Summary:
For one little boy, Daddy Adventure Day means, one thing-
his father's undivided attention, endless fun and lots of surprises.
On this particular Daddy Adventure Day, the two attend
the son's first baseball game where they take part in super-loud singing and
rooting for the team wearing white shirts. They top the unforgettable day off
by sharing a banana split before going home to Mom.
Mini-Review:
An ode to busy fathers dedicated to creating memories
that last a lifetime with their children and demonstrate the infinite patience
of a saint. Contains heaps of special moments that are sure to bring a smile to
readers' faces.
4. Your Daddy Was Just Like You
Author: Kelly Bennett
Illustrator: David Walker
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons: A Division Of Penguin
Young Readers Group
ISBN: 9780399252587
Rating: 4 Lemon Drops
Book Summary:
Every child wants to know what their parents were like as
children. This heart-warming story does just that.
Mini-Review:
Colorful illustrations and active descriptions are tailor
made for a story time that is meaningful and reminiscent of a father's
childhood.
5. Because I Am Your Daddy
Author: Sherry North
Illustrator: Marcellus Hall
Publisher: Abrams Books For Young Readers: An Imprint Of
Abrams
ISBN: 9780810983922
Rating: 3 Lemon Drops
Book Summary:
Through rhyme and grandiose pronouncements, a father
tells his daughter the many adventures he would take her on if he could.
Mini-Review:
A nice sentiment to a father's love for his child. I
thought the story was sweet but lacked originality.
6. The Grandpa Book
Author: Todd Parr
Publisher: Little, Brown And Company: Time Warner Book
Group
ISBN: 0316058017
Rating: 3 Lemon Drops
Book Summary:
A colorful book that shows the special ways grandfathers
express their love for their grandchildren, from taking them to school to
giving hugs and telling stories.
Mini-Review:
Through simple language and vivid colors, Parr describes
the many sides of grandfathers and how they show affection.
7. Daddies
Author: Lila Prap
Publisher: North-South Books Inc.
ISBN: 9780735821408
Rating: 4 Lemon Drops
Book Summary:
A lively rhyming book about a father and a son playing a
silly game at bedtime. The two impersonate an assortment of animals, from
rhinos to kangaroos and lions.
Mini-Review
A book filled with bright and bold colors that is sure to
delight fathers and children and have them mimicking animal sounds with the
characters. The black lined illustrations are appealing and offer a nice
contrast to the vibrant colors and different shapes used throughout the book.
8. My Dad Is Big And Strong But...
Author: Coralie Saudo
Illustrator: Kris Di Giacomo
Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
ISBN: 9781592701223
Rating: 4 Lemon Drops
Book Summary:
A role reversal between father and son, has the child
playing the part of the parent at bedtime and all the shenanigans that go along
with convincing an unruly dad he needs to go to sleep.
Mini-Review:
A comical story that will have fathers and children
giggling as they read it through several times over.
9. Tad And Dad
Author: David Ezra Stein
Illustrator: David Ezra Stein
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books: An Imprint Of Penguin
Young Readers Group
Rating: 5 Lemon Drops
Book Summary:
A humorous tale of a young frog named, Tad, who wants to
be just like his dad, so much so that he never leaves his father's side. Night
and day, he wiggles, swims, splashes and hops right alongside his dad. As Tad
grows, the lily pad becomes too small for the two of them and things get pretty
crowded.
Mini-Review:
A story that doesn't disappoint in delivering the
timeless message of how fatherly love and encouragement help their children
thrive.
10. Song And Dance Man
Author: Karen Ackerman
Illustrator: Stephen Gammell
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0590430092
Rating: 5 Lemon Drops
Book Summary:
A timeless tale about a grandfather who performs his old
vaudeville stage act in the attic of his house for his grandchildren.
Mini-Review:
A story that pays homage to the performers of the bygone
days before TV and cell phones. It affirms how one generation can influence the
next, especially when there's a talented grandfather like the song and dance
man to inspire them.
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