Check out these wonderful picture books that celebrate fathers and father figures.
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Image Description: The book cover of the children’s picture book Haircut Day with Dad centers on a young Black boy and his father. They sit side-by-side inside a cozy barbershop. Both are draped in traditional barber capes over their shoulders, sitting tall, smiling, and giving each other fist bumps.
Haircut Day with Dad by Monica Mikai (Author/Illustrator)
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This touching picture book takes a look at the beautiful relationship between a Black father and son when they spend the day at a barbershop. Perfect for Father’s Day or all year round!
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Image Description: The book cover of the children’s picture book Grumpy Monkey Father’s Day Fuss features a playfully tense, multi-generational chimpanzee scene. Illustrated in the franchise’s signature comic style by Max Lang, the cover captures three distinct emotional reactions to the holiday
Grumpy Monkey Father’s Day Fuss by Suzanne Lang (Author), Max Lang (Illustrator)
Perfect for Father’s Day, the beloved Grumpy Monkey series celebrates fathers and grandfathers—plus we learn where Jim gets his grumpiness from!
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Image Description: The book cover of the children’s picture book Just Right by Torrey Maldonado features a warm, emotional scene centered around a young boy named Toby who sits on his uncles shoulder in front of his uncles garage.
Just Right by Torrey Maldonado (Author), Teresa Martínez (Illustrator)
Award-winning novelist Torrey Maldonado’s heartwarming picture book debut celebrates loving caregivers and highlights the powerful impact they can have on the life of a child.
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Image Description: The book cover of the children’s picture book Ahoy! by Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall perfectly captures the magic of a child’s imagination transforming an ordinary living room into an ocean adventure. A parent and child stand on an iceberg in the middle of the ocean, holding hands and each looking out using a spyglass.
Ahoy! by Sophie Blackall (Author/Illustrator)
Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure…all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator.
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Image Description: The front cover of the children’s picture book Our Subway Baby, written by Peter Mercurio and illustrated by Leo Espinosa, features a winter night with two dads coming up from the subway station, a streetlamp shining while snow falls. One dad carries a baby bag while the other da with one holds a bundled baby.
Our Subway Baby by Peter Mercurio (Author), Leo Espinosa (Illustrator)
This gentle and incredibly poignant picture book tells the true story of how one baby found his home.
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Image Description: The front cover of the children’s book My Dad Is Awesome features a bright, joyful illustration capturing the energetic family dynamic of the hit Disney+ series, Bluey. The cover highlights the playful bond between the Heeler sisters and their father, Bandit.
My Dad Is Awesome by Bluey and Bingo by Penguin Young Readers Licenses (Author/Illustrator)
Bluey and Bingo share why their dad is awesome in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book, featuring everyone’s favorite Heelers.
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Image Description: The cover of the picture book First Night at Dad’s by Elizabeth Rudnick, captures a doting dad and his young son, Henry, bonding during their first overnight stay together. Henry has light tan skin and curly brown hair, closely resembling his father. They are shown sharing a sweet, reassuring moment that emphasizes safety, love, and a continuation of family connection despite new changes.
First Night at Dad’s: A Reassuring Book about Divorce, Separation, and Family Changes by Elizabeth Rudnick (Author), Yaara Cellier (Illustrator)
A heartfelt picture book about one of the big milestones for kids in the midst of a divorce or separation—spending their first night at the other parent’s house—and the love that can be found everywhere.
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Image Description: The front cover of the children’s picture book Our Guncle: A Picture Book Adaptation—written by New York Times bestselling author Steven Rowley and illustrated by Eda Kaban—features a vibrant, joyful, and fashionable scene that channels the sunny energy of Palm Springs. The cover has Patrick, affectionately known as GUP in the center surrounded by his young niece and nephew on each side of him with his nephew holding an adorable dog.
Our Guncle: A Picture Book Adaptation by Steven Rowley (Author), Eda Kaban (Illustrator)
The New York Times bestselling author of The Guncle brings us a heartfelt story about grief and family.
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Image Description: The front cover of Oliver Jeffers’ picture book What We’ll Build: Plans For Our Together Future features a minimal, deeply moving illustration of a father and daughter set against a stark backdrop with snow top mountains, star lit night sky, and a small red toolbox near the father and daughter.
What We’ll Build Plans For Our Together Future by Oliver Jeffers (Author/Illustrator)
From Oliver Jeffers, world-renowned picture book creator and illustrator of The Crayons’ Christmas, comes a gorgeously told father-daughter story and companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Here We Are!
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Image Description: The front cover of Happy Father’s Day from the Crayons—written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers—features a simple, playful illustration of four crayons two “adult” crayons and two “children” crayons, camping, mirroring the signature look of The Day the Crayons Quit franchise.
Happy Father’s Day from the Crayons (The Crayons Celebrate) by Drew Daywalt (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
For this wonderful mini hardcover celebration of Father’s Day, the hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit love their dads—and father figures in their lives—so much, they wrote a book about it!
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Image Description: The front cover of the children’s picture book Papa’s Coming Home features a bright, lighthearted illustration capturing the joyful chaos of a family preparing to welcome their dad home. The cover showcases a modern, diverse family. Near the center, a smiling father (“Daddy”) holding a cake in one hand and a leash with a an adorable dog at the end of it, watching his children run to their Papa who is kneeling to pick up his child, with his luggage and briefcase nearby.
Papa’s Coming Home by Chasten Buttigieg (Author), Dan Taylor (Illustrator)
A charming picture book about unconditional love from New York Times bestselling author Chasten Buttigieg, perfect for Father’s Day and for families who love each other the whole year through.
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Image Description: The front cover of the children’s picture book My Papa Has a Red Mustache—written and illustrated by Pura Belpré Honor recipient Leo Espinosa—features a bold, eye-catching visual that highlights its themes of individuality and familial love. With a green background a father waving and holding a soccer ball while his daughter stands in front of him with dark hair tied with colorful ribbons up in two buns, holding her face in surprise.
My Papa Has a Red Mustache by Leo Espinosa (Author/Illustrator)
A heartfelt and humorous story about a young girl who adores everything about her papa – except for his embarrassing mustache – from a New York Times bestselling illustrator and Pura Belpré Honor recipient.
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Image Description: The front cover of the award-winning children’s picture book My Papi Has a Motorcycle features a vibrant, energetic illustration that captures a heartwarming moment between a father and daughter in a bustling Mexican-American community. Daisy is riding on the back of her father’s blue motorcycle, holding tightly around his waist. She wears a bright purple helmet, a yellow shirt, and a joyful, wind-blown expression. Her Papi wears a matching blue helmet, a casual work shirt, and a look of calm, protective focus.
My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero (Author), Zeke Peña (Illustrator)
A celebration of the love between a father and daughter, and of a vibrant immigrant neighborhood, by an award-winning author and illustrator duo.
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Image Description: The front cover of the children’s picture book The Bookshop on Lemon Tree Lane—written by Mike Lucas and illustrated by Sofya Karmazina—features a charming, atmospheric scene that captures the cozy nostalgia of a beloved neighborhood bookstore. The cover prominently showcases the storefront of the “very old bookshop” nestled on Lemon Tree Lane. It features traditional architectural charm with a warm, inviting entranceway that hints at the “nooks and crannies” waiting inside. On the bookshop steps are the grandfather and grandson with a black dog.
The Bookshop on Lemon Tree Lane by Mike Lucas (Author), Sofya Karmazina (Illustrator)
This endearing picture book in rhyme is a love letter to bookshops and the space they provide for discovery and delight.
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Image Description: The front cover of the bestselling picture book Hair Love features a joyful, tender moment between a Black father and his young daughter, highlighting the beautiful textures of natural hair. A father looks up at his daughter, who sits on his shoulder looking lovingly at each other.
Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry (Author), Vashti Harrison (Illustrator)
It’s up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison.
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Image Description: The front cover of the children’s picture book Hold—written by National Book Award finalist Randy Ribay and illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Zeke Peña—features a charmingly chaotic scene that perfectly captures the hilarious, sweet momentum of a toddler’s imagination. The main focus is an incredibly expressive small child holding the title of the book filled with different items, while his father holds him on his shoulder.
Hold by Randy Ribay (Author), Zeke Peña (Illustrator)
A funny, heartwarming picture book about a father and his child’s boundless curiosity that reminds us what’s important to hold onto in life.
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Cece holds a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach. She lives in California with her husband and children. When she’s not reading or writing reviews she can be found wandering book aisles at local bookshops, drinking iced cold lattes with cold cream foam, or passing the time with her cats.
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