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8 Dads on the Picture Books They Love Reading to Their Kids
by Jennifer Garry
( readbrightly.com)
Jennifer Garry is a freelance writer and girl mom who loves reading the newest children’s books as much as she loves a good psychological thriller. She believes fiercely in the power of kindness, empathy, and really good quality chocolate. Jen blogs about motherhood with honesty and humour on her site, Cuddles and Chaos, and hopes to one day have her own book on your children’s bookshelf.
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Few things in life make my heart go all aflutter like the sight of my husband curled up on the couch reading to one of our daughters. The snuggles, the reading voice, the attentiveness — I just know that I’m witnessing a cherished memory being made, and it feels like magic.
In honor of Father’s Day and all the doting dads out there, I asked eight dads to talk about their favorite picture book to read to their kids.
by Katrina Germein, illustrated by Tom Jellett
An ode to dad jokes, this story of a boy and his dad is filled with classic dad one-liners that are sure to make you groan while also warming your heart.
A dad’s take: “It reminds me of my dad and how he was funny about everything — from the corny jokes he used to tell to how he’d use humor to get me to do anything. The book also shows how you pass those ‘dad’ things on to the next generation.” —Alex
by Munro Leaf, illustrated by Robert Lawson
Ferdinand isn’t like the other bulls. So what happens when he’s mistaken for a fierce fighter and sent off to the bullfights in Madrid?
A dad’s take: “Ferdinand is the story of a bull who would rather sit quietly and smell the flowers than butt heads with the other bulls, but he grows up to be the biggest bull and is picked to fight. When he'd rather smell the roses in all the lovely ladies' hair, he infuriates the picadores and the banderilleros and the matador. This always brings me back to the memory of my baseball team losing a championship game and my heartbroken teammates being furious at me for being cheery because it was just a game and we still got ice cream. I probably should have just sat quietly and smelled the flowers. It's a great book to read to your kids because it's the story of a youngster who grows up comfortable in his own skin, and it presents some food for thought on feeling different, violence, and even animal rights.” —Tim
by B. J. Novak
- A book with no pictures might sound unexciting to young readers, but when they realize the person reading it has to read every word out loud — even total nonsense words — things can get pretty interesting (and really, really silly!).
A dad’s take: "I love reading The Book with No Pictures because it teaches my 4-year-old that reading can be entertaining in various ways, and I get a chance to practice a bunch of funny voices and words. I mean, how often do you get to say BLORK in real life?” —John
by Marie Torres Cimarusti, illustrated by Stephanie Petersen
With vibrant barnyard animals and oversized flaps to lift, this book is one part read-aloud, one part peek-a-boo game.
A dad’s take: “I absolutely love reading to my 8-month old daughter, Isabella. She loves the colorful animals in this book as well as the fun, interactive text. When we sit down in her room after a long day and I reach for this book, she automatically smiles, perks up, and can’t wait to mimic the peek-a-boo gestures and sounds. This book has truly become a staple in our household library.” —Pete
by Roald Dahl
The Enormous Crocodile is a horrible creature who loves to eat boys and girls. But the other animals have had enough, and they scheme to beat him once and for all.
A dad’s take: “As my kids get older, we don’t have the chance to read together as much as we used to. However, last month I had the opportunity to read Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile to my fourth grader’s class, and it was a huge hit. The kids loved the nefarious humor and couldn’t wait to see how the story ended. Dahl’s books are the perfect mix of adult and kid-friendly laughs!” —Jed
by Leslie Patricelli
This funny board book teaches kids about opposites with the help of bright, bold illustrations that are sure to get a belly laugh or two.
A dad’s take: “I love hearing my kids’ voices when they repeat the text on each page. Also, my youngest always calls the peach ‘butt cheeks,’ and it makes me laugh every single time.” —Pete Z.
by Jon Stone, illustrated by Michael Smollin
This classic, giggle-inducing book stars a frantic Grover desperately trying to keep readers from turning the pages and finding the monster at the end of the book.
A dad’s take: “My son and I really enjoy reading this book together. He energetically turns the pages because Grover is asking him not to, and — as a rebellious threenager — he enjoys doing the opposite of what he’s told.” —Nick
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Tomorrow is Father's Day and I want to wish all the dad's out there a very happy and satisfying day. May you be blessed by those all around you.
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