Honoring Fathers


Father's Day will soon be here. I did some research and found some great books that honor fathers. I've listed books in every age category, so everyone would be able to find a book about fathers.

Fishing with Dad

Author: Michael J. Rosen

Illustrator: Will Shively

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Limited

ISBN: 1885183380

When the author sees his father and his son with fishing poles in hand, he remembers the secret his father taught him when he was a child. He remembers the excitement of fishing trips with his father. A heart-felt story. Ages 4 to 8.

Uncle Daddy

Author: Ralph Fletcher

Illustrator: Name Holt

Publisher: Henry Hold & Company Incorporated

ISBN: 0805066632

When Rivers was three, his father left him and his mother. Since that time, Uncle Daddy has treated him just like a son. He's taken care of Rivers and even taught him how to play baseball. When Rivers' real father comes home, Rivers is angry and confused. Will the return of his father effect Rivers' relationship with Uncle Daddy? A heart-touching story from the heart of a nine-year-old. Ages 9 to 11.

Rocks in His Head

Author: Carol Otis Hunt

Illustrator: James Stevenson

Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers

ISBN: 0060294035

The author tells of his father's boyhood passion for rock collecting. Though the Great Depression forced the family to sell their business and their home, the boy continued to collect, display, trade and label the rocks that he loved. Some even thought he had, "Rocks in His Head." A warm, tender and beautiful story. Ages 5 to 8.

White Water

Authors: Jonathan and Aaron London

Illustrator: Jill Kastner

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 0670892866

When a father takes his son on a rafting trip, he wants to teach him the love of the river. You will feel the mist on your face and see a wild horse herd while reading this book. It's like you're really on the adventure with the boys and his father. Falls asleep under a million stars and enjoy the view through the beautiful nature paintings of illustrator Jill Kastner. A wonderful experience. Ages 7 to 9.

How Many Stars in the Sky?

Author: Lenny Hort

Illustrator: James Ransome Mulberry

Publisher: Morrow, William & Co.

ISBN: 068815218X

One night when Mama's away, a young boy has trouble sleeping. Instead of counting sheep, he tries to count the stars in the sky, but the bright lights and city noise are distracting. The boy and his father get in the pick-up truck and head into the country, where they can see the stars more clearly. "How many stars in the sky," the boy asks.

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