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Books for Time with Dad

Books for Time with Dad – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

2,659 books

0–3 yrs1100 books

4–7 yrs709 books

8–11 yrs590 books

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Everett Anderson #7

Everett Anderson's Goodbye

Lucille Clifton

For a child struggling with the heavy, confusing stages of grief after the loss of a parent. This gentle verse follows a

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For the young child beginning to explore how kindness and warmth show up in daily life, this gentle story illustrates lo

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Bridge to America

Eight-year-old Fivel recounts his family's 1920 journey from a Polish village across the Atlantic to find a new identity

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12–18 yrs

217 books

Tales of Young Americans

Riding to Washington

Gwenyth Swain

For the child noticing differences in how people are treated. This gentle story follows a young girl discovering that fa

Ages 4–8

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Marcus Sedgwick

Trapped in an Arctic cabin with his father’s body, Sig must face a terrifying stranger who demands stolen gold and force

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Twelve-year-old Liam is so tall he is mistaken for an adult, leading to a wild accidental mission into space as the chap

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Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born

Jamie Lee Curtis

For the child who loves hearing their own origin story. A heartwarming way to celebrate the unique beauty of joining a f

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Babies Can Sleep Anywhere

For the restless toddler who needs a gentle reminder that the whole world is finding a cozy place to tuck in and dream.

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Favourite Poems to Celebrate Babies and Children

A timeless collection of verse to mark the arrival of a new baby or celebrate the magic of childhood. Perfect for parent

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For the child who feels the weight of family responsibility and finds courage in the most unexpected places. A journey o

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Safe, Warm, and Snug

Stephen R. Swinburne

For the curious child who seeks comfort in being tucked in at night. Discover how animals in the wild keep their little

Cover of Hard Hit

For teens navigating the heavy reality of a parent's terminal illness while trying to maintain their own identity and pa

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The Witching of Ben Wagner

Moving to a new town on Lake Ontario is hard, but Ben finds an unusual friend who seems to be a witch and helps him face

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Alice B. McGinty

Perfect for families who find the chaos of cleaning day relatable, this hilarious story celebrates a joyful home where t

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The Old Kingdom #1

Armed with her father’s bells, Sabriel must leave her safe school and cross into the Old Kingdom to battle the living de

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A wordless journey follows a father into a strange, imaginary land where he must navigate the silent challenges of start

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Impossible Patriotism Project, The

Caleb struggles with his school project until he finds the perfect symbol of patriotism in his father’s military service

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Keeping Room, The

For the child stepping into big responsibilities or facing scary changes while a parent is away, this story explores fin

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Daddy's Roommate

Michael Willhoite

A young boy shares the everyday joys of his father's new home, from doing chores and eating meals to playing and living

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For the child who loves to watch how things are made and dreams of big adventures. This story celebrates the bond betwee

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For parents seeking to turn every moment into a bonding opportunity, these rhythmic verses and fingerplays bring playful

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Come Back to Afghanistan: A California Teenager's Story

Said Hyder Akbar, Susan Burton

A California teenager travels to post-Taliban Afghanistan for the summer, documenting the raw reality of a country strug

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Year of the Jungle

Suzanne Collins

First grade feels like a jungle for Suzy as she waits for postcards from her father in Vietnam and wonders when he will

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My Little Sister

Charvi Kunal, Kunal Das

For the child adjusting to life as a big brother or sister, this story gently explores the mix of wonder and displacemen