In June, we honor the supportive adults in the lives of children for Father’s Day. From dads, to stepfathers, to grandpas, celebrate the ways we express love and care with our families.
Board Books
“Daddy”
by Leslie Patricelli
Baby shares a fond ode to their very special daddy.
“Daddy and Me”
by Gary Urda
A diverse group of children discuss the many different things they love to do with their fathers.
Picture Books
“My Papi Has a Motorcycle”
by Isabel Quintero
My Papi Has a Motorcycle is a young girl’s love letter to her hardworking dad and to memories of home that we hold close in the midst of change.
“The Daddy-daughter Dance”
by Malcolm Newsome
At last, the day of daddy-daughter dance is finally here! To get ready for their special night out, Mona and Daddy transform their entire day into a special dance routine.
“Forever and Always”
by Brittany Thurman
This story explores the day-to-day life of a young Black child and her family.
“Our Guncle”
by Steven Rowley
A moving exploration of the lessons we learn as we journey through hard times together, and the importance of family — in all its unexpected forms.
“Berenstain Bears Father’s Day Blessings”
by Mike Berenstain
Papa Bear and Gramps are the best dads in Bear Country, and the cubs want to show their love. Working together with Mama and Gran, a special fishing trip and picnic are planned for Father’s Day.
“My Dad Used To Be So Cool”
by Keith Negley
A young boy tries to imagine his dad as the cool guy who once played in a band, rode a motorcycle and got tattoos before he became a father.
“Papa’s Backpack”
by James Christopher Carroll
Illustrations and rhyming text portray a bear cub who understands that because Papa is a soldier, he sometimes must go, but the cub imagines what it would be like to stay nearby riding in Papa’s backpack.
“Bathe the Cat”
by Alice B. McGinty
Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before Grandma comes, including bathing the cat. But the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping the baby — and the house is in chaos.
“Dad Bakes”
by Katie Yamasaki
Dad rises before the sun, goes to work at the bakery where he kneads, rolls and bakes bread, and as the world starts its day, Dad heads home to his young daughter where they play, read and bake together.
“Strollercoaster”
by Matt Ringler
A quick-thinking father thwarts his daughter’s impending temper tantrum when he transforms an everyday walk outside into an exciting strollercoaster ride through the neighborhood.
