I give my mom a kiss and say, “I’ll be back soon,” just as my daddy does. I work on my jeep by checking the engine and changing the tires, just as my daddy does I play with my dog by throwing a big stick for her to fetch, just as my daddy does. I give my family hugs and kisses and say “I love you” and “good night,” just as my daddy does.” Enjoy the experience of going through an entire day, from start to finish, in the mind of a young boy who has a heart to be just like his daddy. Celebrating the transition of a toddler into an independent “big boy” as he mimics all he witnesses his daddy doing and being able to do it all by himself. From working hard on all his toys; to being sweet, polite, and respectful to his mommy; to enjoying his playtime with his dog and four-wheeler; and to his bedtime routine—all impacted by his father’s example. The bond between a father and his son is a heartwarming relationship to witness and to see the genuine admiration of the man he will grow up to be like.

Sometimes daddies are loud and playful. Other times they are quiet and compassionate. And they are always loving. Sebastien Braun's appealing text and charming illustrations follow a day in the life of a bear and his bear cub in this celebration of the bond between father and child.

A little girl honors her dad and all the fun they have together in this sweet companion to In My Heart. Our spunky heroine loves spending time with her dad. They ride bikes and swim in the pool They can imagine exciting adventures, or just lounge around on a hot day. Being with her dad makes her feel safe and comforted, strong and powerful. She can confront the neighbor's dog and get thrown up in the air And when she gets too scared, or too angry, nothing calms her down better than a big hug from dad. This addition to the bestselling Growing Hearts series will make an appealing gift for Father's Day.

A warm, rhyming celebration of Afro hair and father-daughter relationships, from hair care coach and author T?lá Okogwu It’s Sunday evening and dinner is over. Beth is excited and heads to the sofa. Daddy is there with a smile and a chair. “Daddy,” she asks, “will you please do my hair?” It’s the evening before School Picture Day and Beth would like a brand new hairdo! Join Daddy and Beth on a wonderful hair adventure in this heart-warming depiction of the quality time spent between parent and child. This joyful rhyming text is paired with bold and beautiful illustrations from Chanté Timothy (Hey You! by Dapo Adeola). Also includes haircare tips for Afro hair from the author!

A little boy's father seems so large to him that he needs a ladder to cuddle him and birds nest in his father's hair.

In only about 200 words, author P.K. Hallinan expresses the loving relationship between child and father. With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, the book is sure to become a storytime favorite.

In I'll Lend You My Daddy, young boys and girls find ways to manage their feelings about deployment (from goodbyes, to the first night, to missed birthdays) as they eagerly await their fathers' return. Through the support of family and friends, care packages, and calls, these children grow strong with the knowledge of what it means to serve, generating pride from within, that makes glorious reunions all the more sweet by book's end.*Makes a wonderful book for discussion with military children who have difficulties sorting through their emotions such as sadness, fear, or separation anxiety *Provides a source of connection for military children with deployed family members to the greater universe of families who go through a similar experience*Reflects children from diverse families with touching illustrations from the talented Valerie Valdivia in a 32-page full-color picture book format*An ideal gift for families with young children, preparing for deployment for the first time and during deployment*A valuable tool for teachers and educators who encourage an appreciation for our nation's armed forces and also for the children of those families who make sacrifices every day of the year, including birthdays, Independence Day, Veteran's Day, and Memorial Day, and other holidays of remembrance and appreciationWritten by Becky King, mother to a 7-year-old son named Benson when her husband was first deployed to Afghanistan. King hopes that the book gives voice to the many children who experience what Benson experienced in a way that will resonate and help transform feelings of separation and sadness into feelings of love, courage, resilience, and pride.