Father’s Day is right around the corner! So we are celebrating with these new kid’s books for Father’s Day! From board books and picture books to joke books full of dad jokes, there are books on this list for everyone to enjoy!

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The I Can Say Dada Book

Written by Stephanie Cohen

This board book was written by a speech language pathologist to help little ones learn to say “Dada”. The first page of the book offers a place to add a photo of the baby’s dad. The rest of the book uses small short phrases and features photos of dads and kids playing and interacting. In the back of the book there is information on how to use the book to help your child learn to speak.

You’re the Coolest Dad in the Box

Written by Rose Rossner and illustrated by Gareth Williams

This shaped board book uses a sweet rhyming text to share messages of love with a father. The adorable illustrations bring different tools to life, and the text is full of toolbox puns that will have kids laughing out loud.

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Giddy Up, Unicorn!

Written by Dani Gomez and translated by Luisana Duarte Armendariz

This brightly colored picture book follows a young girl named Emma who loves unicorns, and her fun loving dad who shares that love with her. As Emma grows up, her love of unicorns starts to fade, and her Dad misses the special things they shared together. But someday, he is able to share that love once more with her daughter. This heartwarming book tugs at the heartstrings and celebrates the enduring love of a father for his daughter and granddaughter.

Like Father, Like Son

Written by Leslea Newman and illustrated by AG Ford

This heartwarming picture book celebrates skills that dads have and how they share them with their sons. Each two page spread features a different father and son pair enjoying a different activity together. The rhyming text is paired with beautiful illustrations celebrating the love between father and son.

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Why a Daughter Needs a Dad

Written by Gregory E. Lang and illustrated by Sydney Hanson

Celebrate the relationship between father and daughter with this heartwarming book full of life advice and messages of love. The text reminds daughters how their father will always be there for them, teaching them lessons, and loving them unconditionally. The cute illustrations feature adorable pairs of animal parents and kids.

Why a Son Needs a Dad

Written by Gregory E. Lang and illustrated by Gail Yerrill

This sweet book celebrates the special relationship between father and son. The beautiful text is full of important life lessons, and promises that the father will always be there for his son, teaching him and loving him. Kids will love the adorable animal illustrations showing parent an child having fun together.

Why We Need Grandsons

Written by Gregory E. Lang and illustrated by Lisa Alderson

Can’t forget about grandfathers on Father’s Day! This adorable book showcases the powerful relationship between grandparent and grandson. From playtime to storytime, grandparents love watching their grandchildren explore the world and the sweet text celebrates that. The adorable animal illustrations will be a hit with kids and adults alike as well.

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Hurry, Kate, or You’ll Be Late!

Written by Janice N. Harrington

This sweet story follows a young girl named Kate as she starts her day and heads to preschool. The text starts out explaining that Kate was late to preschool, and then says it isn’t for any of these things that happened throughout her morning with her dad. The adorable illustrations showcase the typical morning events before school starts, and the love between father and daughter. Kids and adults alike will love the heartwarming ending.

My Daddy is a Cowboy

Written by Stephanie Seales and illustrated by C.G. Esperanza

In this vibrant picture book, a young girl and her father head out to care for their horses. As her father shares cowboy stories, the young girl sees her city and herself in a new way. The brightly colored illustrations were created with oils on watercolor paper, and they show the father and daughter caring for horses and enjoying their special time together riding horses.

If You Run Out of Words

Written by Felicita Sala

When a young girl asks her dad if he will ever run out of words for her, her creative father assures her that it would never happen. As she continues asking more questions, he has the reassuring answers she needs. In the same style of “I Love You Stinky Face”, this sweet book combines creativity and imagination with the enduring power of a parent’s love!

With Dad

Written by Richard Jackson and illustrated by Brian Floca

In this beautiful picture book, a young boy and his father go on a camping adventure and build all kinds of amazing memories together. When his father is called away to war, the boy hopes for his father’s safe return so they can go back to the woods and create more memories together. The illustrations are beautiful, showing all of the amazing things the father and son pair do together.

Star Wars Dad Jokes

Written by Kelly Knox and illustrated by Johnny Sampson

This compilation of Star Wars themed jokes is full of jokes and puns about stormtroopers, droids, and all the beloved characters from the Star Wars universe. Kids will love sharing these “dad jokes” with their fathers, and Dads will love telling them as well!

What are your favorite new kid’s books for Father’s Day? Share them in the comments below!