Great dads in Kids books
Celebrate Father's Day with these adorable books, filled with dads that are all uniquely great, in their own way! From emotional picture books about unconditional love, to hilarious chapter books where even catastophe can't keep a good dad down, these books are the perfect addition to any Father's Day celebration.
For a dad who'll go to the ends of the earth for their kids . . .
If You Run Out of Words by Felicita Sala
Seeking reassurance of her father's attention, a young girl peppers her dad with elaborate, anxious what-ifs. Dad soothes each worry with the perfect answer: if he ever ran out of words, he'd visit the Elves' Word Factory so that he never runs out again, of course! Even if it means having to brave the darkest woods, escape pirates, or even fly a rocket ship back home, there's nothing that could ever come between them – and there aren't enough words to describe how much he loves her.
For an empathetic reminder that even the best parents have bad days . . .
Saturday is Pancake Day by Bernadette Green, illustrated by Daniel Gray-Barnett
Dada Henry doesn't feel like pancakes this morning, and Milo and the twins aren't sure why. They persist making more and more elaborate concoctions – Maple Come Back for More, Little Puddings Supreme, and Brussel Sprouts Forget Me Never – but nothing will lure Henry out of bed.
This funny and heartwarming story shows kids that sometimes even parents can struggle and need some 'me-time'.
For a beautiful story about the love held in a family of two . . .
What We'll Build by Oliver Jeffers
What shall we build, you and I?
I’ll build your future and you’ll build mine. We’ll build a watch to keep our time.
A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life together. Using their own special tools, they get to work; building memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe and love to keep them warm.
For a goofy and lovable dad . . .
Bluey: Pull My Finger and other Dad Jokes
There are plenty of great books from Bluey, perfect for celebrating Father's Day!
You can laugh at the Big Blue Guy's funniest jokes along with Bluey and Bingo; explore The Big Blue Guy’s Book of Dad Goals, for a guide to being the best dad ever; find out what makes Bandit so special in the hilarious and heartwarming, My Dad is Awesome; turn tidying up into an adventure in Daddy Robot; or get crafty with dad with the help of Father’s Day Fun: A Craft Book.
For a heartwarming story about the magic of being a parent . . .
Puppet by David Almond, illustrated by Lizzy Stewart
What should a puppet master do when he's old and alone, and all his puppets are gone? Sylvester makes one last puppet, but this one is different. When the old man speaks to him, Puppet speaks back. And then he walks . . .
While Sylvester shows Puppet the town, the playground and the wonders the world holds, Puppet in turn helps Sylvester to make a new friend, and share his puppet-making skills with the next generation in this wonder-filled story of creation and the circle of life.
For a dad who's ready to laugh at himself . . .
When Dad's Hair Took Off by Joerg Muehle, translated by Melody Shaw
One day, Dad's hair decided it was tired of being brushed and combed. It wanted a life of its own, to see the world. It took off. Out of the bathroom, into the kitchen, and before you could say, "Hairsta la vista, baby!" it was gone.
Dad gave chase around the town. He spots his hair hiding in the lawn, on the road, at the zoo – it's amazing how many things look like hair.
Dad gives up and tries to accept life without hair. Then the postcards arrive. The hair is on a round-the-world trip . . .
For a reminder about the importance of making time for those you love . . .
Mr Lepron's Mystery Soup by Giovanna Zoboli, translated by Denise Muir, illustrated by Mariachiara Di Giorgio
Mr Lepron lives in the forest and has a toasty warm home and many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Oh, and he adores vegetables and making soup.
With dreams of becoming a famous chef, Mr Lepron opens a soup factory that starts working around the clock. But as his soup loses its magical flavour, and he realizes that what matters most in the world is not fame and riches, but time spent with his beloved children.
For a funny rollercoaster about a kid taking back control from their Dad . . .
The Boss of Everyone! by Danny Wallace, illustrated by Gemma Correll
Ten-year-old Joss's greatest ambition is to be Class Monitor at school. But she's about to go one step further!
It's Take Your Kid to Work Day, and Joss's dad takes her to the games company he works for. When the boss calls a meeting and tells them he's giving his job away to the person with the best idea for a company game-changer . . . Joss sticks her hand up. And the next thing she knows, Joss is the boss! Joss is thrilled, Dad is horrified.
For a family that's loveable despite their imperfections . . .
The Blunders by David Walliams, illustrated by Adam Stower
Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people.
This family of upper-class twits lives in a crumbling country house named Blunder Hall. When their home comes under threat, they must embark on a series of comic misadventures to save it.
