Father's Day

When four-year-old Susie treats her father to a series of special activities for Father's Day, they just happen to be all of her own favorite things.

Suggested for ages 3 - 6

A deaf boy and his father share a special time as they watch the sun rise at the beach.

Suggested for ages 4 - 8

A young doodlebug describes how he and his father are alike and the things they enjoy doing together.

Suggested for ages 3 - 6

Desta's father, who needs to return briefly to his Ethiopian homeland, describes what it was like for him to grow up there.

Suggested for ages 5 - 8

Abe will miss his father when he takes off on a business trip but is reassured of his return in two weeks, when the crescent moon becomes full.

Suggested for ages 3 - 7

A collection of poems celebrating African American fathers by Angela Johnson, E. Ethelbert Miller, Carole Boston Weatherford, and others. for illustration.

Suggested for ages 6 - 11

Kevin feels excitement, pride, pleasure, and love as he spends an entire day working and playing with his father.

Suggested for ages 3 - 7

An affectionate look at the author’s father, whose love of rocks persisted throughout his life, leading him eventually to a janitorial job at his favorite place, the science museum.

Suggested for ages 5 - 9

The construction site shimmers with light and seems magically larger than life to young Alex when he accompanies his father to his night job.

Suggested for ages 2 - 5

During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned even more.

Suggested for ages 3 - 6