Picture books about single dads
Dads can be funny, loving and the best playmates. They are also often the sole care-giver, at least some of the time. Here’s a selection of fantastic picture books that feature a father and child having adventures together. Perfect for sharing with little ones.
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Ready! said Rabbit
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Ready! said Rabbit
It is a lovely day so Dad and Rabbit decide to go to the park. Getting ready for a day out will be a familiar scenario for ma…
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A Brave Bear
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A Brave Bear
A book for families, for dads and for illustration fans, this is in the same territory as the phenomenally successful Guess How Mu…
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Papa’s Butter Chicken
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Papa’s Butter Chicken
Monica loves her papa’s butter chicken – and so does everyone else! Will Monica get a special time, just her and her papa? A …
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The Bear's Sea Escape
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The Bear's Sea Escape
Parents and children alike will enjoy this touching tale of a father's mission to find his son in this stylish picture book.
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A Lullaby for Little One
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A Lullaby for Little One
This heartwarming rhyming story is beautifully illustrated by Charles Fuge - with the huggiest and loveliest bunnies imaginable.
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Ten Minutes to Bed, Little Unicorn
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Ten Minutes to Bed, Little Unicorn
It’s ten minutes to bedtime, but Twinkle the little unicorn is showing no sign of sleepiness! This bedtime read, which featur…
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My Daddy is a Silly Monkey
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My Daddy is a Silly Monkey
A little girl imagines her busy Daddy as all sorts of animals during their packed day in a playful, warm story about a single fath…
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Daisy Darling, Let’s Have Lunch!
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Daisy Darling, Let’s Have Lunch!
An adorable series of books about a father and daughter that comes to us from Finland. Children will find daddy's antics to appeas…
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Dare We Be Dragons?
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Dare We Be Dragons?
A dad is putting his young daughter to bed, and as he tucks her in, they both start to imagine all of the adventures they could ha…
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Fox & Son, Tailers
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Fox & Son, Tailers
Rory’s dad is a renowned tailer, from a long line of tailers, and animals from all over the world come to have their tails made by…
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Luna Loves Library Day
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Luna Loves Library Day
From the talented poet Joseph Coelho, this charming picture book highlights the wonders of libraries for families and communities.…
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Feel Better, Daddy
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Feel Better, Daddy
This adorable story about a little girl taking care of her unwell father is one that encourages empathy in little ones. It's a lov…
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Afraid of the Dark
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Afraid of the Dark
Amy can't sleep in her new bedroom, but with the help of some new friends and a caring father, she soon feels at home.
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What We'll Build
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What We'll Build
A girl and her father make plans to build a glorious future together, discussing all the amazing things they will make - from migh…
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Astro Girl
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Astro Girl
Astrid loves the stars and space, and wants to be an astronaut. A delightful and educational book for young readers intereste…
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The Way to Treasure Island
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The Way to Treasure Island
Matilda is determined to find the treasure on a nearby island - but her Dad is far too disorganised! A lovely picture book about a…
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The Storm Whale
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The Storm Whale
Noi finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm and decides to take it home to care for it.
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