father-child relationship

Interviews with fathers and a parenting expert explain the role, impact and importance of fatherhood in a child's life.

A young boy reflects on how much his father helps, hugs, kisses, and helps him each night.

A fun-loving father impresses his daughter who thinks he is a magical playmate.

A small boy with a BIG imagination thinks his dad could be a grizzly bear due to his bear-like qualities, but when it's scary at night, a big bear hug is just what is needed.

"Ever since Daddy returned from overseas, he's been different. At first, Butta Bean thinks it's his fault--that maybe his daddy doesn't love him anymore. But Mama explains that Daddy's mind is hurt from things that happened while he was away. When Mama takes them all to yoga class at their local YMCA, Daddy doesn't want to go at first, and Butta Bean thinks it looks weird. But as Daddy and Butta Bean get better at the yoga poses (Daddy says he's a real boyogi), Butta Bean starts to see a change in Daddy. He seems more and more like his old self. In a picture book gently tuned to a child's understanding . . . [the author and illustrator] celebrate the transformative power of yoga, therapy, and abiding love for your family"--Provided by publisher.

A cave father, tired after a long day of hunting and gathering, copes with his young child who wants to be read to before going to sleep.

A pop-up version of the classic Dr. Seuss story.

A loving father counts the hugs he gives his baby throughout the day.

"A series of animal fathers try to teach their young to say 'Dada'"--OCLC.

A father and child enjoy special time together, playing on the swings, singing and dancing, having snacks, and cuddling.