My boys give daddy a picture book for Father's Day
It's always a successful gift! Children can choose the book. They get excited giving it. It's a thoughtful gift. Picture books don't cost the earth and are read all year round. Bed time is extra special!
Here are a few of EastKentMum's recommendations.
My Dad by Anthony Browne
This is a real winner by Kent’s very own author/illustrator Anthony Browne.
Wonderfully detailed and amusing illustrations demonstrating that dad really
can do anything. He is as wise as an owl and as daft as a brush. He's fantastic
at football and as soft as a teddy bear. Ahh!
What Does Daddy Do?
by Rachel Bright
One dad is a teacher, another dad is a fireman … but what does Daisy’s daddy do? Lots of comedy
moments offering an insight into a child’s imagination (e.g. Daddy’s boss is a
dragon so he must fight dragons!). But of course the most important job of all
is that he’s Daisy’s daddy!
No mums in this book so works well for single dads
too.
Spot Loves His Dad
by Eric Hill
Spot is always a winner with little ones! A lovely bedtime story involving dad
and Spot doing lots of activities together: playing football in the park,
eating ice cream at the seaside and sharing a bedtime story.
No mums so works
for single dads too.
We’re Going On a Bear Hunt
by Michael Rosen Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
This is a classic involving a mum, dad and their three children. Every child will want to go on a bear hunt after reading this one. I bet many
a dad will want to pretend to be a bear and chase their little one around the
room after reading it too!
by Jamie Lee-Curtis
Illustrated by Laura Cornell
This is a heart-warming story for parents to share with
their adopted son or daughter. It is sensitively written and unique in its delivery.
“Tell me again about the night I was born. Tell me again how you would adopt me
and be my parents. Tell me again about the first time you held me in your
arms.”
Guess How Much I Love You
by Sam McBratney Illustrated by
Anita Jeram
This is a heart-warming story. Many a Dad will be told he is loved to the moon and back after this story!
