Happy Father’s Day to all Dad’s near and Far.
Your heart is always open.
Your love is always there.
Today’s my day to show you, just how much I care.
Sitting with you in this chair,
I hang on to all you say.
Please always remember I love you so
Each and Every day.
by Crystal Labbe (Miss Humblebee’s Academy)
Daddy and Me Books
What better way to spend quality time between Dad and his little one than with a book. Check out some of Miss Humblebee’s and her friends’ favorite books for Father’s Day or any day.
- A Wild Father’s Day
by Sean Callahan
After two young children give their dad a father’s day card that says “Have a Wild Father’s Day” on it, the dad insists that the children act like animals for the day. The illustrations are simple and the repetition in this story is great. It will help the children predict some of the things that are going to happen next in the story.
- Crocodaddy
by Kim Norman Illustrated by David Walker
One summer day, a young boy playfully sets out on a “crocodaddy hunt” in the lake. Following the creature’s shadow, he’s soon taking a wild ride on the grinning croc’s back, in this celebration of imagination and the love between father and son. Full color.
- Daddy Book
by Todd Parr
With his trademark childlike art, Todd Parr celebrates fathers and all the different varieties they come in.
- Just Me and My Dad
by Mercer Mayer
This classic critter book shows the tale of a father and son camping trip. Along the way the little critter makes some mistakes but manages to turn things around. It’s a delightful story that shows children their dad will always be there and things can get better.
- The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish
by Neil Gaiman
This delightful witty book tells the tale of how a young boy traded in his dad for two goldfish because all his dad did was sit and read the newspaper. When the boy’s mother finds out what he did she tells him to go get him back, but it wasn’t as easy as he thought it would be. The father gets traded all around town! This whimsical, yet sarcastic, book is a fun read for upper elementary children.
- Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
by Eric Carle Illustrated by Eric Carle
Monica wants the moon to play with, so her Papa sets out to get it for her. It isn’t easy to climb all the way up to the moon, but he finally succeeds — only to find that the moon is too big to carry home! The solution to the problem is a joyful surprise.
- The Painter
by Peter Catalanotto
A child’s description of her relationship with her artist father reveals their enjoyment of one another whether they are cooking breakfast, reading the comics, or dancing.
- The Ten Best Things About My Dad
by Christine Loomis
The main character in this book talks about all the fun things that his dad does that makes him special. The father reads stories, scares away the monsters, tells jokes and teaches him right from wrong. It is the perfect book to read for Father’s Day because the children can relate to the young narrator in the story.
- My Dad’s a Hero
by Rebecca Christiansen
Trying to explain to children about the war is not an easy subject to pull off. The author takes this tender subject, and has found a warm and endearing way to show children how to be proud of their father for serving in the military.
- A Perfect Father’s Day
by Eve Bunting
Eve Bunting’s lyrical text makes it the perfect read for Father’s Day. A young child takes her father on a fun filled adventure for Father’s Day. This is a cute read for kindergarteners through first grade.
- The Night Before Father’s Day
by Natasha Wing
This story uses the same lyrical rhyme of the beloved “Night Before Christmas.” A mother and her children surprise the dad by cleaning out the garage and washing the car. This story is an introduction to showing children the special things they can do for their father on Father’s Day.
