Celebrate Father’s Day with these 10 children’s books that exude the love and devotion of grandfathers, fathers, and father-figures everywhere!
by Emeline Lee, illustrated by Alina Chau
ALABAMA SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION YELLOWHAMMER BOOK AWARD HONOR
"An engaging father-daughter STEAM story full of support and scientific inquiry." —Kirkus Reviews
written and illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo
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by Jane Park, illustrated by Felicia Hoshino
CCBC CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD COMMENDED TITLE
"Gentle watercolor illustrations mirror the text and capture the close and caring relationship that Juna and Appa share, as well as her feelings of vulnerability when she feels she isn't needed. . . This lovely message will resonate with empathetic readers everywhere." —Booklist
by Hena Khan, illustrated by Nez Riaz
"A title that celebrates the bonds between a father and son, the power of imagination, and the strength of faith and tradition." —Publishers Weekly
Watch author Hena Khan in conversation with Booklist Youth Editor Sarah Hunter!
by Cheryl Kim, illustrated by Nat Iwata
NCTE ORBIS PICTUS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING NONFICTION RECOMMENDED TITLE
⭐"A multilayered picture book that, like the hero at its center, offers so much strength, personality, and invaluable life lessons in a very dense package. . . Readers of all ages, especially those who love basketball, will rejoice over 'Wat's' triumphs." —School Library Journal, starred review
by Almira A. Gilles, illustrated by Carl Angel
BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR
"A tender but vital tribute to a father's love and a son's faith . . . . An understated pearl of a story...with two affecting characterizations and an exemplary bond of love." —Kirkus Reviews
by Guadalupe Rivera Marin and Diego Rivera
AMÉRICAS AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
⭐"A wonderfully unexpected and delightfully accessible personal appreciation of a famous, larger-than-life man, artist and loving father as told by the daughter who now safeguards his works and legacy. . . Handsome, engaging and deeply affecting." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
by Farhana Zia, illustrated by Ken Min
BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR
"A natural for reading aloud, laced with great tastes, infectious sound effects and happy feelings." —Kirkus Reviews
by Sylvia Liu, illustrated by Christine Barragan Forshay
NEW VOICES AWARD WINNER
"This playful and unique story combines tai chi and yoga as Mei Mei and her grandpa Gong Gong show the merits and techniques of each." —Booklist
