Father’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to show Daddy how much he is appreciated than giving him one of these awesome father’s day books. Every year my kids give their dad a book about how much he is loved. Each year they are so excited to give it to him and read together cuddled together on the couch. In true toddler fashion, they typically spend months reading this very same book over and over again.
12 Father’s Day Books For Little Kids
This list of Father’s Day Books is great for reading in the week prior to Father’s Day with your little ones. They encourage great father-child interaction and are fun picture books for great sight word recognition. Make sure to add some of these to your kid’s library.
My Dad Thinks He is Funny by Katrina Germein
Who doesn’t love ‘Dad Jokes’? Explore an amusing and tender relationship between a young boy and his ever so ‘funny’ Dad. Perfect for anyone whose Dad’s jokes make them roll their eyes (or laugh out loud).
Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer
A perfect Father’s Day tradition: a camping trip for Little Critter and his Dad.
This boy’s Dad is a real-life superhero: A Soldier! Join him as he lovingly and proudly describes his Dad’s super powers.
My Daddy is a Giant by Carl Norac
Explore the love and admiration a young boy has for his Father, his very own giant! This is one of my favorite Father’s Day books.
Daddy is My Hero by Dawn Richards
Sometimes Dads are pretty normal, and just have to do mundane things around the house. But in the eyes and imaginations of their children, they are still amazing.
My Dad is the Best Playground by Luciana Navarro Powell
A fun, lively book that celebrates the loving and playful relationship these children have with their Dad.
When Dad Says “I Love You” by Douglas Wood
Dads can say “I love you” in so many different ways. See how many different animal characters express their love for their children in this charming book by Douglas Wood.
How to Cheer Up Dad by Fred Koehler
Join Little Jumbo as he tries to figure out why his Dad is having a bad day in this humorous exploration of a father-son relationship.
When Dads Don’t Grow Up by Marjorie Blain Parker
Even Dads can remember what it’s like to be little and how to be goofy. Join the celebration of Dads being big kids in Marjorie Parker’s playful book.
Because I’m Your Dad by Ahmet Zappa
Spaghetti for breakfast? Experience the love a goofy, monster Dad has for his child as they do fun and silly activities, just like the Dad used to do with his Dad when he was a child. This is another favorite one of the fun Father’s Day books kids like to read with their dads.
In the eyes of a child, Dad’s are capable of anything! Enjoy the awe and admiration (and exaggerated sense of his abilities!) a young boy has for his Dad in this delightful homage to Dads everywhere.
A Dad gets his son to do what he wants by pretending to do it wrong, prompting his ever so clever son to show him the right way.
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I hope you found at least one of these Father’s Day books to be a perfect fit for you. Which Father’s Day books will you be getting for dad this year? Don’t forget to check out all of our great books lists for little learners!
Thank you so much for this great list of books! I gave Because I’m Your Dad to my son after he gave his 2 year old son a set of drums. It is a perfect fit for the two of them, and I enjoy reading the book to my grandson. For my daughter’s husband I chose Hero Dad, as he is in the Army and sometimes sent far away to “work”. I also think this book is perfect for my son-in-law and his darling son! We enjoy reading this book together, as well.
I’m so glad you love these books as much as I do! I love giving books as gifts too!!