father-child relationship

When Hansel and Gretel's father doesn't return to the bakery after his trip to get supplies, Hansel and Gretel are worried. Will they learn to have hope and keep themselves busy as they wait for him to come back? Learn about hope in this story of Hansel, Gretel, and their fairytale friends.

"For as long as Molly can remember, it's always just been her and Dad. Dad, who likes to splash in the pool, who likes to spin at the park, who bakes the best cookies around. But that was before Dad married Ms. Too. Ms. Too doesn't like to splash. She doesn't like to spin. And she can't bake anything. 'But Molly, you used to love Ms. Too.' That was before, when she was Molly's favorite librarian. Now everything has changed. But as Molly and Ms. Too are about to discover, maybe change isn't always scary. Maybe change can be the best thing of all"--Provided by publisher.

"Arthur's gloomy father rushes him through the park every morning, through gray and rainy weather. Arthur just wants a bright balloon from the park's vendor, but Papa always says no. One morning, the balloons magically appear at their doorstep, and Arthur figures out the perfect way to bring the sunshine out and Papa's smile back; even if only for a few moments"--Provided by publisher.

A boy and his father build a clubhouse together.

Bobby's carefree teenage life changes forever when he becomes a father and must care for his adored baby daughter.

Bobby's carefree teenage life changes forever when he becomes a father and must care for his adored baby daughter.

Illustrations and rhyming text describe a toddler spending the day with his two daddies.

"Little Bear is ready for some grown-up adventures-- at least, Daddy Bear thinks so. But they soon discover that Little Bear needs a helping hand. And who can help out better than Daddy Bear?"--Page 4 of cover.

The clumsy and clueless Clucky decides to take her three chicks camping in the magical Garden of Mirrors. There, her children discover a thrilling surprise: when they look into the crystal lake, they see the image of their father who lives far away.

Seventh grader Hallie is adjusting to friendship with an exciting older boy when her father, a bridge builder temporarily out of work, becomes an angry stranger in his own house.