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1. Danny champion of the World<\/h2>\nBy Roald Dahl<\/h3>\n\n![\"Danny](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/danny-champion-world.jpeg\")
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\u200bAge\/Interest level:<\/strong>\u00a05+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> Danny has a life any boy would love\u2014his home is a gypsy caravan, he’s the youngest master car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. But one night Danny discovers a shocking secret that his father has kept hidden for years. Soon Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against nasty Victor Hazell, a wealthy landowner with a bad attitude. Can they pull it off? If so, Danny will truly be the champion of the world.<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n2. The Night Before Father\u2019s Day<\/h2>\nBy Natasha Wing<\/h3>\n\n![\"The](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/the-night-before-fathers-day.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> It’s the night before Father’s Day, and Mom and the kids have a plan to surprise Dad with a special gift. When Dad goes for a bike ride, everyone gets to work. Dad wakes up the next day to find his garage newly organized and his car sparkly clean. So, of course, he celebrates by taking everyone for a spin!<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n3. What Dads Can\u2019t Do<\/h2>\nBy Douglas Wood<\/h3>\n\n![\"What](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-dads-cant-do.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> There are lots of things that regular people can do but dads can’t. Dads can’t cross the street without holding hands. They can push, but can’t swing. When dads play hide-and-seek they always get found, but they have a hard time finding you. Dads really need to be kissed good night at bedtime. It’s a wonder they make it through life at all!<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n4. Darth Vader and Son<\/h2>\nBy Jeffrey Brown<\/h3>\n\n![\"Darth](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Darth-Vader-Son.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if Luke, I am your father” was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet comic reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other-except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown’s delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars moments a fresh twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away. Life lessons include lightsaber batting practice, using the Force to raid the cookie jar, Take Your Child to Work Day on the Death Star, and the special bond shared between any father and son.”<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n5. The Ten Best Things About My Dad<\/h2>\nBy Christine Loomis<\/h3>\n\n![\"The](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/10-best-things-about-my-dad.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> Dad plays games with me. Dad teaches me right from wrong. Dad reads stories to me. And best of all he’s mine!<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n6. Every Friday<\/h2>\nBy Dan Yaccarino<\/h3>\n\n![\"Every](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/every-friday.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> All week long, a boy and his father look forward to their Friday ritual\u2015breakfast at their favorite diner. The leisurely walk through the neighborhood is just as good as the pancakes at the end.<\/p>\nDan Yaccarino’s bright, distinctive art style and sweet, simple story about father-son bonding make Every Friday an all-around crowd-pleaser. The weekly tradition will appeal to children who have similar routines with their parents, and kids who don’t have such a tradition will be asking their dads to start one! It’s a perfect gift book, too\u2015just in time for Father’s Day.<\/p>\n
Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n7. That\u2019s Papa\u2019s Way<\/h2>\nBy Kate Banks<\/h3>\n\n![\"That's](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/thats-papas-way.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> A father and his little girl set out early one morning to go fishing. The girl watches her father closely, noticing how he plucks the worms from the soil with his bare hands, not with a trowel as she does. How he casts his fishing line far out into the lake, while she drops hers over the side of the boat. How patient he is waiting for the fish to bite, while she is restless. His way does not match hers, but that’s just fine. In the end she gives Papa an affectionate pat on the back when he catches a fish, just as he patted her back earlier when she caught one.<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n8. Just Me and My Dad<\/h2>\nBy Mercer Mayer<\/h3>\n\n![\"Just](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Just-Me-My-Dad.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> A small creature describes a camping trip that he and his father take.<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n9. The Berenstain Bears and The Papa\u2019s Day Surprise<\/h2>\nBy Stan Berenstain<\/h3>\n\n![\"The](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/papas-day-surprise.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It\u2019s Father\u2019s Day, and Papa thinks that Mama and the cubs have forgotten all about it . . . but they are actually planning something very special for him. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n10. David\u2019s Father<\/h2>\nBy Robert Munsch<\/h3>\n\n![\"David's](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/David-Father.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> Julie learns that families come in all shapes\u2014and sizes.<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n11. My Dad Thinks He\u2019s Funny<\/h2>\nBy Katrina Germein<\/h3>\n\n![\"My](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/my-dad-thinks-hes-funny.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> When his son says “I\u2019m hungry,” Dad says, “Hello, Hungry. Pleased to meet you.” Before slicing a cake for dessert, Dad announces, “There\u2019s my piece. What\u2019s everybody else having?” Tell Dad your foot hurts? “No problem. You\u2019ve got another.” How is he feeling? “With my hands.” So when nothing\u2019s up but the sky, or when jumping in the shower sounds dangerous, it may be a good time to share this book with someone who doesn\u2019t need sugar because, well, they\u2019re sweet enough already.<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n12. Made by Dad: 67 Blueprints for Making Cool Stuff<\/h2>\nBy Scott Bedford<\/h3>\n\n![\"Made](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/made-by-dad.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> The Snail Soup Can Decoy to keep the candy stash safe. The Customizable \u201cKeep Out\u201d Sign to deter meddlesome siblings and parents. A Bunk Bed Communicator made from cardboard tubes (\u201cPsst! Can you keep the snoring down?\u201d). Clever, whimsical, and kind of genius, here are 67 unique projects that will turn any dad with DIY leanings into a mad scientist hero that his kid(s) will adore.<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n13. Thunder Boy Jr.<\/h2>\nBy Sherman Alexie<\/h3>\n\n![\"Thunder](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/thunder-boy-jr.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that’s all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn’t mean he wants to be Little Thunder. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he’s done, like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder.<\/p>\nBut just when Thunder Boy Jr. thinks all hope is lost, he and his dad pick the perfect name…a name that is sure to light up the sky.<\/p>\n
Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n14. A New Year\u2019s Reunion: A Chinese Story<\/h2>\nBy Yu Li-Qiong<\/h3>\n\n![\"A](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-new-years-reunion.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> This poignant, vibrantly illustrated tale, which won the prestigious Feng Zikai Chinese Children\u2019s Picture Book Award in 2009, is sure to resonate with every child who misses relatives when they are away \u2014 and shows how a family\u2019s love is strong enough to endure over time and distance.<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n15. Interrupting Chicken<\/h2>\nBy David Ezra Stein<\/h3>\n\n![\"Interrupting](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/interrupting-chicken.jpeg\")
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Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> It\u2019s time for the little red chicken\u2019s bedtime story \u2014and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But the chicken can\u2019t help herself! Whether the tale is HANSEL AND GRETEL or LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD or even CHICKEN LITTLE, she jumps into the story to save its hapless characters from doing some dangerous or silly thing. Now it\u2019s the little red chicken\u2019s turn to tell a story, but will her yawning papa make it to the end without his own kind of interrupting? Energetically illustrated with glowing colors \u2014and offering humorous story-within-a-story views \u2014this all-too-familiar tale is sure to amuse (and hold the attention of) spirited little chicks.<\/p>\nBuy it online<\/a><\/p>\nDid we miss any of your favourite Father focused books? Let us know in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\nWant to get more Dads in the limelight? Share this infographic and let’s give the dads a little more love! Take a look below (or click here<\/a> to view it full-sized in another tab)<\/p>\n\n![\"15](\"\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/15-childrens-books-about-dads-infographic-scaled-1.jpeg\")
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\nIf you are looking for ways to give your child an academic boost, you’re in the right place! For more information on how Kumon can help your child improve their math skills this school year,\u00a0<\/em>visit a centre near you<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\u200bAge\/Interest level:<\/strong>\u00a05+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+ Dan Yaccarino’s bright, distinctive art style and sweet, simple story about father-son bonding make Every Friday an all-around crowd-pleaser. The weekly tradition will appeal to children who have similar routines with their parents, and kids who don’t have such a tradition will be asking their dads to start one! It’s a perfect gift book, too\u2015just in time for Father’s Day.<\/p>\n Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+ But just when Thunder Boy Jr. thinks all hope is lost, he and his dad pick the perfect name…a name that is sure to light up the sky.<\/p>\n Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 3+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Age\/Interest level:<\/strong> 5+ Buy it online<\/a><\/p>\n Did we miss any of your favourite Father focused books? Let us know in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n Want to get more Dads in the limelight? Share this infographic and let’s give the dads a little more love! Take a look below (or click here<\/a> to view it full-sized in another tab)<\/p>\n If you are looking for ways to give your child an academic boost, you’re in the right place! For more information on how Kumon can help your child improve their math skills this school year,\u00a0<\/em>visit a centre near you<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> Danny has a life any boy would love\u2014his home is a gypsy caravan, he’s the youngest master car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. But one night Danny discovers a shocking secret that his father has kept hidden for years. Soon Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against nasty Victor Hazell, a wealthy landowner with a bad attitude. Can they pull it off? If so, Danny will truly be the champion of the world.<\/p>\n
\n2. The Night Before Father\u2019s Day<\/h2>\n
By Natasha Wing<\/h3>\n
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\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> It’s the night before Father’s Day, and Mom and the kids have a plan to surprise Dad with a special gift. When Dad goes for a bike ride, everyone gets to work. Dad wakes up the next day to find his garage newly organized and his car sparkly clean. So, of course, he celebrates by taking everyone for a spin!<\/p>\n
\n3. What Dads Can\u2019t Do<\/h2>\n
By Douglas Wood<\/h3>\n
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\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> There are lots of things that regular people can do but dads can’t. Dads can’t cross the street without holding hands. They can push, but can’t swing. When dads play hide-and-seek they always get found, but they have a hard time finding you. Dads really need to be kissed good night at bedtime. It’s a wonder they make it through life at all!<\/p>\n
\n4. Darth Vader and Son<\/h2>\n
By Jeffrey Brown<\/h3>\n
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\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if Luke, I am your father” was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet comic reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other-except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown’s delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars moments a fresh twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away. Life lessons include lightsaber batting practice, using the Force to raid the cookie jar, Take Your Child to Work Day on the Death Star, and the special bond shared between any father and son.”<\/p>\n
\n5. The Ten Best Things About My Dad<\/h2>\n
By Christine Loomis<\/h3>\n
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\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> Dad plays games with me. Dad teaches me right from wrong. Dad reads stories to me. And best of all he’s mine!<\/p>\n
\n6. Every Friday<\/h2>\n
By Dan Yaccarino<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> All week long, a boy and his father look forward to their Friday ritual\u2015breakfast at their favorite diner. The leisurely walk through the neighborhood is just as good as the pancakes at the end.<\/p>\n
\n7. That\u2019s Papa\u2019s Way<\/h2>\n
By Kate Banks<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> A father and his little girl set out early one morning to go fishing. The girl watches her father closely, noticing how he plucks the worms from the soil with his bare hands, not with a trowel as she does. How he casts his fishing line far out into the lake, while she drops hers over the side of the boat. How patient he is waiting for the fish to bite, while she is restless. His way does not match hers, but that’s just fine. In the end she gives Papa an affectionate pat on the back when he catches a fish, just as he patted her back earlier when she caught one.<\/p>\n
\n8. Just Me and My Dad<\/h2>\n
By Mercer Mayer<\/h3>\n
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\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> A small creature describes a camping trip that he and his father take.<\/p>\n
\n9. The Berenstain Bears and The Papa\u2019s Day Surprise<\/h2>\n
By Stan Berenstain<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It\u2019s Father\u2019s Day, and Papa thinks that Mama and the cubs have forgotten all about it . . . but they are actually planning something very special for him. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!<\/p>\n
\n10. David\u2019s Father<\/h2>\n
By Robert Munsch<\/h3>\n
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\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> Julie learns that families come in all shapes\u2014and sizes.<\/p>\n
\n11. My Dad Thinks He\u2019s Funny<\/h2>\n
By Katrina Germein<\/h3>\n
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\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> When his son says “I\u2019m hungry,” Dad says, “Hello, Hungry. Pleased to meet you.” Before slicing a cake for dessert, Dad announces, “There\u2019s my piece. What\u2019s everybody else having?” Tell Dad your foot hurts? “No problem. You\u2019ve got another.” How is he feeling? “With my hands.” So when nothing\u2019s up but the sky, or when jumping in the shower sounds dangerous, it may be a good time to share this book with someone who doesn\u2019t need sugar because, well, they\u2019re sweet enough already.<\/p>\n
\n12. Made by Dad: 67 Blueprints for Making Cool Stuff<\/h2>\n
By Scott Bedford<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> The Snail Soup Can Decoy to keep the candy stash safe. The Customizable \u201cKeep Out\u201d Sign to deter meddlesome siblings and parents. A Bunk Bed Communicator made from cardboard tubes (\u201cPsst! Can you keep the snoring down?\u201d). Clever, whimsical, and kind of genius, here are 67 unique projects that will turn any dad with DIY leanings into a mad scientist hero that his kid(s) will adore.<\/p>\n
\n13. Thunder Boy Jr.<\/h2>\n
By Sherman Alexie<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that’s all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn’t mean he wants to be Little Thunder. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he’s done, like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder.<\/p>\n
\n14. A New Year\u2019s Reunion: A Chinese Story<\/h2>\n
By Yu Li-Qiong<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> This poignant, vibrantly illustrated tale, which won the prestigious Feng Zikai Chinese Children\u2019s Picture Book Award in 2009, is sure to resonate with every child who misses relatives when they are away \u2014 and shows how a family\u2019s love is strong enough to endure over time and distance.<\/p>\n
\n15. Interrupting Chicken<\/h2>\n
By David Ezra Stein<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nFrom Amazon:<\/strong> It\u2019s time for the little red chicken\u2019s bedtime story \u2014and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But the chicken can\u2019t help herself! Whether the tale is HANSEL AND GRETEL or LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD or even CHICKEN LITTLE, she jumps into the story to save its hapless characters from doing some dangerous or silly thing. Now it\u2019s the little red chicken\u2019s turn to tell a story, but will her yawning papa make it to the end without his own kind of interrupting? Energetically illustrated with glowing colors \u2014and offering humorous story-within-a-story views \u2014this all-too-familiar tale is sure to amuse (and hold the attention of) spirited little chicks.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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