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BOOK PICKS: CELEBRATING FATHERS
By: Shannon Kaiser | June 2, 2022
Father’s Day is a special time and a great way to connect and snuggle with your little one. These Father’s Day books celebrate dads of all kinds and are a great way to discuss the special relationship that dads, grandfathers, uncles, step-dads, and important men play in children’s lives.
MY DADDY AND ME
By Linda Ashman // Illustrator Jane Massey
Discover a poignant, heartfelt ode to the special love between father and child. From sharing a quiet moment over the comics section at breakfast, to playing at bath time before tucking into bed, My Daddy and Me celebrates the day-to-day joys of fatherhood. With tender, rhyming text from Linda Ashman, and sweet, tender illustrations by Jane Massey, in a cuddly padded board format, this book is perfect for daddies everywhere — who love and guide their little ones morning, noon, and night!
Purchase the book through Amazon Smile HERE.
DADDY, PAPA, AND ME
By Leslea Newman // Illustrator Carol Thompson
A heartwarming board book about gay parents! A great purchase for new parents and new babies alike, and the perfect gift to show your love for daddy, pappa and more!
Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together.
Share the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children in this heart-warming story of family.
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MIGHTY DADS
By Joan Holub // Illustrator James Dean
Mighty dads, strong and tall, help their children, young and small. They keep them safe and bolted tight and show them how to build things right. Inventively told through James Dean's colorful construction vehicle characters, Mighty Dads is an adoring dedication to hard-working fathers and the subtle ways they teach their boys and girls to follow in their tracks. The Dump Trucks learn to get dirty. Crane keeps his little one safe from harm. The busy Cement Mixer gives his daughter a hug. The Forklift cheers his son on. A surprising and touching view of a father's love for his children, Mighty Dads is the perfect way to say: I'm proud of you!
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GRANDPA LOVES ME!: A SWEET BABY ANIMAL BOOK ABOUT A GRANDPA’S LOVE
By Marianne Richmond
Celebrate the love between grandpas and grandchildren in this heart-warming title by bestselling author, Marianne Richmond!
There is no one quite like Grandpa! Bring to life all the special ways a grandpa shows his love to his grandchild with this beloved classic.
Grandpa laughs with me
Grandpa bakes with me
Grandpa cuddles with me
Grandpa plays with me
Grandpa loves me!
The perfect Father's Day gift, Valentine's Day gift, grandparents day gift, birthday gift, or just a way to show your love, Grandpa Loves Me! is filled with delightful illustrations and simple, yet touching sentiments, sure to remind children young and old of the special place Grandpa has in their hearts.
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DAD & ME SETTING FARTS FREE
By Jane Bexley
Does your dad fart? Of course he does! This silly rhyming story will have you bursting with laughter as the little bear tries to be just like his dad in every way, including his amazing toot power.
This book is appropriate for all ages who don't mind silly toot humor (that is not overly gross). Words used include: toot, fart, gas, rump, booty and bum.
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MADE FOR ME
By Zack Bush // Illustrator Gregorio De Lauretis
From a child's first uttered "Dada" to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of watching the birth and growth of a new child. Now released as a board book filled with adorable illustrations and the refrain, "You are the one made just for me," Made for Me is a winning presentation of tender moments that tie a father and his new child together—forever.
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DAD JOKES FOR KIDS
By Jimmy Niro
Dads have been embarrassing their kids for decades with goofy and groan-worthy jokes, and now it's their children's turn! In this hilarious new joke book, kids can out-dad-joke their dads and even learn how to write some of their own. Filled with over 350 silly jokes about school, sports, animals and more, Dad Jokes for Kids will have young readers rolling on the floor with laughter! Plus, children can learn to write their own dad jokes with fun activities in the back!
Purchase the book through Amazon Smile HERE.
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Shannon Kaiser Shannon Kaiser lives in Tiburon with her husband, Rolf, and three kids who are in 4th grade, 1st grade and Montessori. She spends her days chauffeuring her kids around town, folding laundry and listening to audiobooks. You can reach Shannon at smmcshannon@gmail.com.
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