Father’s Day – revised
For Father’s Day, be sure to include other male relatives who may serve in the role of father, including grandfather, uncle, family friend, etc. For a craft, make a “Best Dad” keyring: www.hellobee.com/2013/06/06/diy-fathers-day-key-chains/.
Bauer, Marion Dane. The Very Best Daddy of All. Animal fathers are shown taking care of their young in this rhyming story.
Bland, Nick. Some Dads. In this rhyming story, the different personality traits of Dads are celebrated.
Evans, Lezlie. Daddies Do. Animal children mention all the things their daddies do for them in this rhyming story.
Fallon, Jimmy. Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada. Animals say their well-known noises such as moo and quack, instead of Dada in this funny story that will have the audience calling out the sounds.
Newman, Leslea. Daddy, Papa, and Me. A toddler describes his day with his two fathers.
North, Sherry. Because I Am Your Daddy. Fathers of various careers all help take care of their children in this celebration of fathers.
Raschka, Christopher. Side by Side. In this celebration of Dads, father and child depict pairs such as horse and rider or queen and jester.
Tafuri, Nancy. Daddy Hugs. Realistic-looking forest animals hug their children.
Warner, Tim. Daddy Hug. Animal fathers hug their children in this sweet story.