TWO NEW PICTURE BOOKS FOR ROSH HASHANAH THE SWEETEST ROSH HASHANAH…
Once Upon a Time Bookstore Weighs in on Father’s Day Books
CHILDREN’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR FATHER’S DAY 2025
FROM
ONCE UPON A TIME BOOKSTORE
We’re delighted that Maureen Palacios, owner of the nation’s oldest children’s bookshop, Once Upon a Time Bookstore, an independent bookseller in Montrose, California, has curated this Father’s Day Books trio for our blog. Stop in and meet the warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff if you live nearby. If you’re not local, order online. Purchase links are provided in red.
#1 DAD
(a Mugs & Kisses book)
Written and illustrated by Teresa Bonaddio
(Little Bee Books; $9.99, Ages 0-3)
9781499817171
This is a perfect board book for a toddler with its die-cut pages in the form of a mug. It has colorful graphic-style affirmations (SUPER DAD, #1 DAD) and fits right in the hands of a small and curious toddler. What a terrific book for the youngest child!
MY DAD IS A UNICORN!
Written by Bill Canterbury
Illustrated by Jeff Harter
(Doubleday BYR; $12.99, Ages 3-7)
9780593807873
Local author Canterbury has a great picture book series called My Life Is Weird!, and this second title (others are My Mom is a Mermaid! and My Teacher is a Dinosaur!) is about a dad who is a unicorn. He outwits bad guys with glitter bombs, flies away (just in time) from the fire-breathing dragon, comes home to a lasagna dinner, and then has a wonderful sparkle bath to rest up. This is pure silliness told with gentle warmth and energetic illustrations, plus the book comes with stickers. A real winner!
DAD JOKES: The Cheesiest, Corniest Joke Book Ever
(Highlights; $9.99, Ages 6-9)
9781639621538
This book, “packed with over 900 jokes” and puns, may be more for children than dads, but laughs are guaranteed regardless of your age! Kids can never get enough of corny, silly jokes, meaning it’s SURE to be a winner with kids (and their grown-ups). How can you resist a book chock-full of groan-worthy jokes? A Father’s Day gift to crack up even the most joke-averse reader, so add it to your joke book collection today.
“Why was the mummy upset? … She made a grave error.” Cheesy, right?
Also available:
LOVE DAD: Inspiring Notes from Fathers to Kids
Written by
(Random House BYR; $14.99, Ages 3-7)
9780593572160
Publisher Description:
This illustrated collection of heartfelt letters is about the many beautiful hopes and dreams that fathers have for their children. A perfect gift for any dad!
When you grow up, I hope you…
…let your smile change the world
…feel you are loved, in every cell of your body
…learn how to help those who need a hand
Eighteen dads from different walks of life took turns finishing that sentence. Some of them expressed hope that their children would dream big and be kind. Others wanted their kids to have love and respect for themselves and others.
PAPA’S COMING HOME
Written by Chasten Buttigieg
Illustrated by Dan Taylor
(Philomel Books; $19.99, Ages 4-8)
9780593693988
Publisher Description:
A charming picture book about unconditional love from New York Times bestselling author Chasten Buttigieg, perfect for Father’s Day and for families who love each other the whole year through.
Jojo and Rosie’s papa has been away on a trip, and they can’t wait to welcome him home! They make signs, they pick flowers, and with Daddy’s help, they bake a cake and pack the car with absolutely everything Papa might have missed while he was away.
When Papa’s plane arrives, they give him a huge hug—but when they bring him to the car, they realize there’s one small problem: Where will Papa sit?
Delightfully illustrated by Dan Taylor, this charming story filled with love celebrates dads and familial bonds. Chasten Buttigieg shines a beautiful light on the humorous musings of toddlers and a parent’s unconditional love for their child.
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