Last Minute Father's Day Gift Idea

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!

Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born 

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!