Here’s a definite for the Father’s Day wish list, delighting in the ordinary things a dad does day in, day out. This rhyming text tells of a dad who isn’t heroic or mega-exciting like an astronaut or a racing driver but one who makes everyday events like gardening and shopping fun. I loved the watercolour…
I loved this picture book so much – full of warmth, love and fabulous adventures. My Daddies! by Gareth Peter and Garry Parsons is guaranteed to make you smile. “My daddies are amazing. They’re funny, kind and smart. And when they read me stories… exciting journeys start…” Well, you know I LOVE books about books.…
Daddy Hairdo, a picture book from Francis Martin and Claire Powell, is great fun! When Amy’s hair just keeps growing, it causes endless trouble. Despite this, Amy REFUSES to go to just any hairdresser. So, her Dad comes to the rescue. After much studying and practising, he comes up with the Daddy Hairdo! Her Dad comes up…
If you’re lucky, your Dad, like mine, is a bit of a hero. Now, that’s not to say he’s perfect. Dad doesn’t always get stuff right. Like the time he washed the underside of the boat and unwitting wound up with a barnacle in his ear. First we knew of the barnacle was Mum complaining…
The Dressing-up Dad from Maudie Smith and Paul Howard. As a little one you adore your parents. Absolutely adore them. Then that time emerges when their quirks become a little less adorable, a little more embarrassing… until you feel the need to hide them away. Safely. As a parent I’ve accepted, even relished this role,…
My Book Corner has sifted through the plethora of Dad themed books to bring you the very best books for Father’s Day. Father’s Day is on the 16th June 2019 for UK & United States, 1st September 2019 for Australia. We highly recommend these books – we’ve read them, shared them and enjoyed them. Click…
Superhero Dad from Timothy Knapman & Joe Berger is a fun filled picture book which will make a perfect gift on Father’s Day. With the fabulous cut out feature on the front cover Superhero Dad is a bit of a winner from the start. Quite literally. Our little narrator is quite sure that his dad…
Sam and his Dad by prolific children’s book writer Serge Bloch is a delight to read. Touches of humour and a slightly more detailed text make this a perfect Father’s Day themed book for this age group, 4+. I love that this father-centred book doesn’t proclude the other members of Sam’s family. “My-darling-Mummy-whom-I-love-to-bits” gets several…
A Father’s Day picture book which will be perfectly enjoyed by slightly older children due to the madcap storyline which is guaranteed to leave them giggling. The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish tells the story of, well, just that. Our main character’s little sister tells on him after he succumbs to pressure…
With a fun filled, 1950’s retro style vibe Every Friday is pure joy. Dan Yaccarino has created a picture book which celebrates the simple things we do with children, and shows how sometimes doing the same things is such a positive. Our little character begins the book by announcing that his favourite day is Friday…
Simple and stylish, cute without being twee Oh, Daddy! as the title suggests, is particularly perfect for Father’s Day. “I’m so smart, I even show my dad how to do things and he’s a grown-up!’ Our little character takes us through a day spent with Daddy, including other members of his family, pointing out the…
Dad jokes. Know them? The ones that make your eyes roll and force you to emit a loud sigh?! Ensure Dad reads this one at bedtime!! My Dad Thinks He’s Funny, from Katrina Germein and Tom Jellett, is a picture book full of great one-liners. Fun, light hearted entertainment. Love the changing size of the…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
His books are a great way help kids read while soaking up important Science concepts without even knowing it. Ironically,…
Ooh, this sounds fantastic!