Father's Day
Father’s Day is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday in June.
The idea of creating a day for children to honor their fathers began with Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, WA. She wanted to honor her father, who raised six children on his own after his wife passed away. Father’s Day was recognized by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1956; but, it was not an official national holiday until 1972, when President Richard M. Nixon signed Father’s Day into law.
It is a day to honor your father and all men who have acted as a father figure in your life-whether as stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers or big brothers!
Picture Books
Daddy is a Cozy Hug by Rhonda Greene
A child celebrates all of the wonderful things a father can be throughout the year, from a wiggling fish in summer to a warm blanket in winter.
Because I Am Your Daddy by Sherry North
In illustrations and verse, lists some of the many ways a father, whether pilot or baseball player, could show his love for his child.
A Perfect Day by Remy Charlip
A parent and child spend a perfect day together, from sunrise to nightfall.
Let’s Have a Daddy’s Day by Karen Kingsbury
A father describes several possibilities for sharing special time with his children, but finally realizes that just playing and laughing together are fun and will be remembered warmly.
Grandpa’s Face by Eloise Greenfield
Seeing her beloved grandfather making a mean face while he rehearses for one of his plays, Tamika becomes afraid that someday she will lose his love and he will make that mean face at her.
Dad and Pop : An Ode to Fathers & Stepfathers
A little girl celebrates her two fathers, who are very different except in one very important way.
Uncles by Lola Schaefer
Simple text and photographs depict uncles and what they can do with their nieces and nephew.
Bedtime without Arthur by Jessica Meserve
Arthur, Bella's very special bear, protects her from monsters while she sleeps, but when Arthur goes missing one night, Bella makes an interesting discovery.
Juvenile Nonfiction
Things to Do With Dad: Lots of Fun for Everyone by Chris Stevens
A compendium of activities for father and child to do together, including building a snow fort, holding a scavenger hunt, and going on a fishing expedition.
All New Crafts for Mother's Day and Father's Day by Kathy Ross
Learn how to make crafts for these special days!
The idea of creating a day for children to honor their fathers began with Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, WA. She wanted to honor her father, who raised six children on his own after his wife passed away. Father’s Day was recognized by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1956; but, it was not an official national holiday until 1972, when President Richard M. Nixon signed Father’s Day into law.
It is a day to honor your father and all men who have acted as a father figure in your life-whether as stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers or big brothers!
Picture Books
Daddy is a Cozy Hug by Rhonda Greene
A child celebrates all of the wonderful things a father can be throughout the year, from a wiggling fish in summer to a warm blanket in winter.
Because I Am Your Daddy by Sherry North
In illustrations and verse, lists some of the many ways a father, whether pilot or baseball player, could show his love for his child.
A Perfect Day by Remy Charlip
A parent and child spend a perfect day together, from sunrise to nightfall.
Let’s Have a Daddy’s Day by Karen Kingsbury
A father describes several possibilities for sharing special time with his children, but finally realizes that just playing and laughing together are fun and will be remembered warmly.
Grandpa’s Face by Eloise Greenfield
Seeing her beloved grandfather making a mean face while he rehearses for one of his plays, Tamika becomes afraid that someday she will lose his love and he will make that mean face at her.
Dad and Pop : An Ode to Fathers & Stepfathers
A little girl celebrates her two fathers, who are very different except in one very important way.
Uncles by Lola Schaefer
Simple text and photographs depict uncles and what they can do with their nieces and nephew.
Bedtime without Arthur by Jessica Meserve
Arthur, Bella's very special bear, protects her from monsters while she sleeps, but when Arthur goes missing one night, Bella makes an interesting discovery.
Juvenile Nonfiction
Things to Do With Dad: Lots of Fun for Everyone by Chris Stevens
A compendium of activities for father and child to do together, including building a snow fort, holding a scavenger hunt, and going on a fishing expedition.
All New Crafts for Mother's Day and Father's Day by Kathy Ross
Learn how to make crafts for these special days!
- Miss Susan
(Clip Art Courtesy of WordPlay)
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