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. JE Fic McB

Suggested for ages 3 - 6