2025 Father’s Day Must Read Books
by Bernard Mensah, Annalise Barber-Opp (Illustrated by)
A picture book bursting with life and flavors about a son and his father cooking up a beloved dish that originated in West Africa—jollof recipe included!
Early in the morning while the sun is still rising, a young boy wakes his father for something special—it’s Jollof Day!
With clanging pots and pans, lots of chopped tomatoes and onions, and a secret blend of spices, this father and son dance to the music of kitchen noise while something delicious burbles on the stove.
With bouncing text that begs to be read aloud and exuberant illustrations full of momentum, Jollof Day is a celebration of the dishes that bring a family together.
Pretty Brown Face by Andrea and Brian Pinkney is a great book! Using an interaction between a father and son, the authors display the importance affirming Black boys physical features as beautiful. This book serves as a tool for positive identity development in Black Boys.
When my sons were little, they absolutely love this book! As an added bonus, the book as a small mirror in the back so your young dreamers can see their pretty brown face too.
Dr. Joel Warsh & Andrew Gardner (Authors), David Cooper (Illustrator )
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.
What they all share is a wish to express their support for their children as they learn and grow.
Whether you are celebrating Father's Day, birthdays, or another momentous event, this anthology of letters is a great way to celebrate father figures everywhere.
Daddies can do anything—they can dig for buried treasure, make rocket ships out of cardboard, and build tree houses, and they’re always there to love their children!
This joyful offering celebrates how amazing dads are! They do all kinds of wonderful things, from digging for buried treasure (carrots) in the yard, making rocket ships out of cardboard, and taking the canoe out for adventures to fixing boo-boos, playing the guitar, performing magic, and building an extra-special tree house. Dads teach their children that they can be whatever they want to be. But most of all, they support their little ones and love them unconditionally.
by Bakari Sellers (Author), Reggie Brown (Illustrator)
This inspiring picture book by New York Times bestselling author Bakari Sellers is a tribute to the family and community that help make us who we are. Perfect for sharing and gifting.
When you meet someone for the first time, they might ask, "Who are your people?" and "Where are you from?"
Children are shaped by their ancestors, and this book celebrates the village it takes to raise a child.
In the vein of I Am Enough and Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, this powerful picture book with beautiful illustrations by Reggie Brown is a joyful recognition of the people and places that help define young readers and adults alike.
Don't miss this picture book debut from Bakari Sellers, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller My Vanishing Country: A Memoir.
