Looking for the best books for dads this Father’s Day? We’ve curated a fun selection of the best books for dads—or, rather, books kids will love to give dads! From fun stories to family activities, these books are great choices for young children to enjoy with their fathers. Best of all, each book has its own Haiku Review to help you make your selection(s).
The books featured here cover a variety of topics that young kids will enjoy sharing with their dads. The books cover themes on love, memories, and activities that can be shared with a dad. Many of the books are appropriate for the youngest age groups, and feature board book designs, colorful illustrations, and rhymes.
Whether you’re looking for laughs, love, or memories, we’ve got some great choices!
10 Best Books for Dads From Kids
1. Why a Daughter Needs a Dad
Written by Gregory E. Lang and Susanna Leonard Hill; Illustrated by Sydney Hanson
A love story, drawn.
Celebrates a special bond:
Daddy and daughter.
(also available: Why a Son Needs a Dad)
2. I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Written and Illustrated by Eric Carle
Everything lovely
About your favorite dad;
Drawn in classic Carle.
Also available: I Love Grandpa with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
3. A Little Book About My Awesome Dad
Written by Frank C. Eggers…(and you!)
Sweet and simple prompts
Make him laugh or make him cry.
Memories to last.
4. Daddy: Celebrating the Animal In You
Written by Lilly Tamarack
If dad and wildlife…
Show close similarities
This book is for you!
5. I Love You As Big As The World
Written by David Van Burn; Illustrated by Tim Warnes
A love story, with
Padding and rounded edges!
Littles share with Dad.
6. Dad and Me Setting Farts Free
Written by Jane Bexley
/Can’t beat ’em? Join ’em!
Fart jokes just never get old.
Set farts free today!
7. Clifford’s Day With Dad
Written and Illustrated by Norman Bridwell
Adventure anew,
Sit with him and read with him!
Love, Clifford and Dad
8. Just Between Dad and Me: A Father and Daughter Keepsake
by Worldwide Creativity Mindfulness
Let’s write our story,
Let’s laugh and joke, remember.
Our story to tell.
9. Between Dad and Me: A Father and Son Guided Journal To Connect and Bond
Written by Katie Clemons
A place for boys to
Celebrate unique stories.
For fathers and sons.
10. Dad’s Book of Awesome Science Experiments
Written by Mike Adamick
Who wouldn’t want to
Blow up Mount Vesuvius
With Dad? Sign us up!