Preschool Books by Theme: Five Fun Father's Day Books

By Molly Christensen

Father’s Day is the perfect time to read books to your preschooler. And why not read some fun books about fathers? Preschoolers know their daddies love them, and you can reinforce that knowledge by reading good books about great fathers. 

Here are five books to get you started:

A Father's Song by Janet Lawler and Lucy Corvino.  A father sings a rhyming song of the fun he had playing with his son during the day.

Little Polar Bear by Hans De Beer.  Lars the Polar bear is out learning to hunt with his father when he gets lost.  He ends up in the warm south and has some adventures with new friends. Eventually he becomes homesick and his friends help him find his way home back to his father who is, of course, delighted to have him home. 

Father Bear's Special Day by Else Minarik.  Little Bear is excited to have his dad all to himself on this special father’s day fishing trip. But then all father bear’s friends join in. But Little Bear learns that he is his father’s favorite present.

Daddy Kisses by Anne Gutman.  This cute little board book shows how Animal fathers kiss their little ones. For example, daddy frog gives his froglet a kiss on the eyes! 

Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle.  Mr. Seahorse is a nurturing father who takes care of the eggs that will soon hatch into baby seahorses. He goes for a walk and meets other sea creature fathers who also take care of their little ones. Makes a fun science lesson too!

Dads, make some time for some extra snuggles and reading this Father’s Day. Let your preschoolers know that without them, Father’s Day wouldn’t mean much!

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