Fathers

June 15, 2021

A Father Like That ~ Charlotte Zolotow

A Father Like That

Written by Charlotte Zolotow

Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

In this story a young boy wishes that he had a father. In fact, he tells him mom exactly what his father would be like if he did have one. The book is filled with all of the great ideas this young boy has about what his father would be like and what they would do together. In the end, his mother acknowledges that she likes the kind of father that he is talking about. However, if he never comes, she encourages him to remember, so that when he grows up, he can be a father like that, himself. Read more >>

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Originally posted on October 13, 2010.

June 13, 2021

My Daddy Rules the World ~ Hope Anita Smith

My Daddy Rules the World

Written by Hope Anita Smith

Illustrated by Hope Anita Smith

This a collection of poems celebrating dads, pops, fathers, poppas, and daddies! This book would make an excellent gift for Father’s Day! Read more >>

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Originally posted on March 15, 2021.

June 11, 2021

In Daddy’s Arms I Am Tall ~ Javaka Steptoe

In Daddy’s Arms I Am Tall

Written by Various Authors

Illustrated by Javaka Steptoe

This is a collection of poems celebrating African American fathers and the influence that they have over their families. The poems are coupled with the artwork of Javaka Steptoe. This would make a very nice gift for a father. Read more >>

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Originally posted on August 12, 2011.

May 21, 2021

Kevin and His Dad ~ Irene Smalls

Kevin and His Dad

Written by Irene Smalls

Illustrated by Michael Hays

What’s more fun for a boy than to spend the entire day with his father? This book is about Kevin and his dad as they spend a Saturday together that is filled with both work and play. This is a great book for a father and son to share. Read more >>

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Originally posted on May 21, 2021.

May 1, 2021

My Military Mom ~ Claudia Harrington

My Military Mom

Written by Claudia Harrington

Illustrated by Zoe Persico

Conner is the student of the week in his new class. His classmate, Lenny, goes home with him and uses a camera to snap pictures of the new student of the week. Lenny learns all about what life is like for Conner at home with his dad, while his mom is away serving in the army. Read more >>

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Originally posted on May 1, 2021.

April 23, 2021

I Am Perfectly Designed ~ Karamo Brown

I Am Perfectly Designed

Written by Karamo Brown

Illustrated by Anoosha Syed

Through a conversation between father and son, this book encourages readers to love themselves and know that they are perfectly designed. The book also showcases the love shared between father and son. Read more >>

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Originally posted on April 23, 2021.