“When you’re all grown up and you look back on this day, you’ll know how much I loved you ‘cause we took the time to play.”A Daddy day? Why not! What better way for a child to enjoy being with Daddy—and Dad to enjoy being with his little one? These heartwarming rhymes by bestselling author Karen Kingsbury offer great ideas for children to have simple, fun times with Daddy, and to come up with ideas of their own. Geared for kids and dads alike, this endearingly illustrated book will become a cherished addition to the family library.
A father describes several possibilities for sharing special time with his son and daughter, but finally realizes that just playing and laughing together are fun and will be remembered warmly.
An only child whose father works two jobs recalls their five minute daily games of catch as precious moments and symbolic of their communication as the dynamics of the relationship change through the years, only to be reborn when the son becomes a father himself.
A charming look at the many forms a happy family can take—whether she's with Mommy at her house, or with Daddy and his partner Harry at their apartment, this little girl always knows she's loved. The little girl in this story loves her busy routine. Some days Mommy picks her up at school and they walk to her house. Other days, she and Daddy take the bus to the apartment he shares with his partner. She has two rooms, two homes, and one big, loving family. (Even if both her parents make her eat broccoli—yuck!) But when Mommy comes to pick her up on Tuesday, the little girl gets upset. Tuesday is Daddy's day, and she doesn't like surprises! She wonders and worries and insists change is the worst thing ever. . . . . Until Daddy shows up with the best surprise ever: a new puppy! Celebrating LGBTQ+ parents, coparents who live apart, and the shared love that keeps families together no matter where they live, Tuesday is Daddy's Day is a sweet story perfect for sharing during Pride month and year-round. With a message about appreciating everything you have and being open to change, paired with bright, kid-friendly illustrations reminiscent of crayon drawings, this is a great title to share with the young readers you love. Inspired by his own experiences raising his family, best-selling author-illustrator Elliot Kreloff writes from the heart, creating a story that's sure to resonate with readers.
From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA and HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDMA comes a charming HOW TO... book that's all about surprises! So you want to surprise your dad? You’re in luck! The pages of this book are full of tips on how to become a super dad surpriser, including tips for things you can make, do, or find—just for your dad. Be sure to read up on: · Yummy treats and presents for a dad · What to do if he starts getting suspicious · How to prepare for the big moment (where to hide everyone, and how to practice whispering “Surprise!”) From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... series comes an adorable, funny, surprising celebration of dads! Praise for the HOW TO... series: “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma) “Laugh-out-loud funny. . . .” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom) “. . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandpa) “Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad) The fun doesn't stop! Check out more HOW TO... picture books: How to Babysit a Grandma How to Catch Santa How to Get Your Teacher Ready How to Raise a Mom How to Surprise a Dad
The best of times in every season are the ones spent with Daddy. Whether it's splashing in the waves during summer, jumping through a pile of leaves on a crisp autumn day, or flying a kite at the windy start of spring, the activities might vary throughout the year, but the fun never stops. The bond between father and child is perfectly captured in lovely, rhyming text with rich, colorful illustrations-and with a special greeting card inside, kids can show their daddies just how much they love spending time together.
Every child views their father as an ideal character, a superhero, someone who is the best atdoing everything. This beautiful story features Kimmie, a little girl, who thinks the world of herdaddy and totally adores him.The amazingly crafted illustrations in this book depict the young lady living through varioussituations that show her father going about his everyday routine.Idiosyncratic, nuanced, and funny, this wonderful book will have you view the world throughthe eyes of little Kimmie as she lives through and describes her little universe.Go ahead, be creative, and act out the story in this book for your kids or have themparticipate in this sweet narrative. Get a glimpse into the mind of a girl as she is growing upand understand what a family means to her.
A young elephant and his Daddy spend Saturday running errands, sipping lemonade, and having a cookout. The charming art and simple story make this a perfect summertime book for fathers and their preschoolers.
