Books About Father's Day · 127 titles considered

The Best Father's Day Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about father's day? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Dad and the Dinosaur
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Father's Day

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018

Rebound

By Kwame Alexander · The Crossover series

A summer with grandparents changes young Charlie's life through basketball and family secrets.

416 pages· 27,564 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,361 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1963

Hop on Pop

This book uses wordplay and simple sentences to explore basic concepts such as location, size, and relationships.

Publisher’s Weekly All-Time Bestselling Children’s Books (2001)The National Education Association Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children (2007)
64 pages· 401 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 60,879 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1962

A Wrinkle in Time

A stormy night, a mysterious stranger, and a quest through time to find a missing father.

247 pages· 49,244 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,307,046 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2005

Spot Loves his Dad

A puppy and his dad share joyful adventures and heartwarming moments.

14 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 441 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Dad and the Dinosaur

By Gennifer Choldenko, Dan Santat (Illustrator)

A boy's courage is tested when his toy dinosaur, his source of bravery, goes missing.

40 pages· 494 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,442 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Dad By My Side

Discover the magic of a father's love through enchanting illustrations.

40 pages· 146 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,025 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

You and Me, Me and You

Celebrate the timeless bond between father and child through life's shared moments.

36 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 126 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Dandy

By Ame Dyckman, Charles Santoso (Illustrator)

A father struggles to remove a weed from his lawn, but his daughter's attachment to it complicates the task.

40 pages· 260 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,440 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A Father's Day Thank You

By Janet Nolan, Kathi Ember (Illustrator)

Harvey struggles to find the perfect Father's Day gift, seeking a heartfelt connection.

32 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 71 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

Daddy Long Legs

What if Daddy can't pick Matthew up? Imaginative solutions abound.

26 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 319 ratings
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Father's Day Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about father's day for the youngest readers and listeners.

Why I Love My Daddy

Ages 3–7 · 2006

Discover why daddies are adored through children's heartfelt words and animal illustrations.

Thank You, God, for Daddy

Ages 2–5 · 2011

A lion cub celebrates his dad's love and protection in a heartfelt tale of gratitude.

My Dad Loves Me!
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My Dad Loves Me!

2010

Celebrate the bond between father and child through playful moments and heartfelt love.

Daddy Kisses
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Daddy Kisses

Ages 0–3 · 2003

Discover the tender bond between animal dads and their young.

I Love My Pirate Papa

Ages 0–3 · 2007

A young boy sails with pirates, finding adventure and a loving father.

Duck, Duck, Dad?
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Duck, Duck, Dad?

Ages 0–4 · 2023

A dog becomes an unexpected dad to a flock of ducklings. Chaos ensues!

I Love Dad

Ages 2–4

Because Your Daddy Loves You

Ages 0–3 · 2005

A day at the beach tests a father's patience and love through small challenges.

Daddy Hugs

Ages 0–3 · 2014

Explore the heartwarming bond of daddy-and-baby hugs in the animal kingdom.

Hug a Bull

Ages 3–6 · 2013

Discover the unique names of animal parents in a playful journey.

I Know My Daddy Loves Me

Ages 2–6 · 1998

Discover how parents show their love in unique ways.

I Love Daddy

Ages 0–4 · 2018

Discover the special bond between daddy and child.

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Father's Day Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about father's day for preschool and elementary-age readers.

My Daddy Is a Cowboy

Ages 4–8 · 2024

A girl discovers her inner cowboy during a dawn ride with her father.

You Made Me a Dad
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You Made Me a Dad

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Explore the tender journey of fatherhood, from first heartbeat to lifelong bond.

Let Me Hold You Longer

Ages 3–6 · 2004

Cherish fleeting childhood moments before they become memories.

My Dad Is Awesome by Bluey and Bingo

Ages 3–5 · 2022

Discover why Bluey and Bingo's dad is the ultimate fun-maker.

What My Daddy Loves
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What My Daddy Loves

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Discover the unbreakable bond between fathers and their children through shared adventures and love.

Big Boys Cry

Ages 3–7 · 2019

A boy learns it's okay to cry as he sees men express emotions on his way to school.

The Daddy Book

Ages 3–6 · 2002

Discover the unique ways every dad shows love in this colorful celebration of fatherhood.

I Love You Always and Forever

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A father mouse shares a timeless promise with his daughter.

Guess How Much I Love You

Ages 5–10 · 1988

A conversation about the depth of love between a parent and child.

My Cat Looks Like My Dad

Ages 3–7 · 2019

Discover the unexpected identity of a narrator in a tale of family resemblance and love.

A Father's Love

Ages 3–7 · 2019

Discover the colorful bonds between animal fathers and their young.

I Love Dad
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I Love Dad

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Express love for Dad with a heartfelt message from a beloved caterpillar.

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Father's Day Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about father's day for developing and independent readers.

June Jam

Ages 6–9 · 2011

A group of kids work together to solve the mystery of a garden monster that is eating their strawberries

Gone Fishing

Ages 6–9 · 2013

A fishing trip turns poetic as sibling rivalry unfolds in verse.

Ramona and Her Father

Ages 7–10 · 1977

A young girl's world shifts when her father loses his job, testing her family's resilience.

My Daddy and Me

Ages 0–3 · 2008

A little bear celebrates the joy of being with his dad.

Pickle Pizza

Ages 7–9

Eric's pickle pizza surprise faces unexpected challenges.

Daddy Can't Dance

Ages 5–7 · 2018

A dance disaster looms as Katie's dad struggles with his two left feet.

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