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Books for Time with Dad
Books for Time with Dad – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
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Baby-Sitters Little Sister #53
Karen's Big Weekend
Ann M. Martin
For the child adjusting to life in a blended family, Karen navigates the excitement and complexities of having two homes
Ages 6–9
The Mystery of Darwin's Frog
Marty Crump
For the curious child fascinated by nature's weirdest wonders, this book explores a tiny frog where dads carry babies in
Ages 9–12
Louis Undercover
Fanny Britt
For the child navigating the heavy shadows of a parent's addiction, this graphic novel offers a mirror for their isolati
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
206 books
37 Things I Love (in no particular order)
Kekla Magoon
Kekla Magoon brings her award-winning storytelling to a range of themes, from historical struggles for justice to the co
Ages 12–17
Center Field
Robert Lipsyte
For the teen feeling the weight of a parent's expectations or struggling to stay true to their values while competing at
Ages 12–17
Sea Legs
Alex Shearer
For the child adjusting to new family dynamics or the feeling of being a fish out of water while trying to find their fo
Ages 8–12
Don't Spill the Milk!
Stephen Davies
For the child who wants to show they are capable and big, this rhythmic journey celebrates the determination of a young
Ages 3–7
Departure Time
Truus Matti
For the child grappling with the 'in-between' feelings of a parent being away, this surreal journey explores the thin li
Ages 10–14
The International House of Dereliction
Jacqueline Davies
Ten-year-old Alice can fix almost anything with her father, but the abandoned house next door holds mysteries that might
Ages 8–12
The Sissy Duckling
Harvey Fierstein
Elmer the duck faces teasing for being different, but his bravery during a harsh winter and a daring rescue of his Papa
Ages 4–8
Angel Baby
written and ill. by Pat Cummings
Lyrical prose brings the complex history of a community to life, exploring themes of faith and family through a lens of
Ages 0–3
The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn
Sally J. Pla
Maudie hopes a summer at her dad's cabin is the fresh start she needs to be herself, but a sudden wildfire forces her to
Ages 8–12
A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound
John Irving
For the child who hears every creak and whisper after the lights go out, this story gently explores the bumps in the nig
Ages 4–8
Tracking Daddy Down
Marybeth Kelsey
For the child navigating the complex feelings of having a parent in prison and the longing for family reunification and
Ages 8–12
A Walk in the Woods
Nikki Grimes
Guided by a map left by his late father, a boy wanders through the woods to find a hidden treasure that helps him proces
Ages 4–8
Born to Rock
Gordon Korman
For the teenager navigating a shocking family secret or struggling to reconcile their straight-laced identity with a mes
Ages 12–17
Good Knight #4
A Cold Winter's Good Knight
Shelley Moore Thomas
For the child seeking a moral compass, this 15th-century letter from a knight to his children offers timeless wisdom on
Ages 10–18
Tales of the World
The Boy Who Wanted to Cook
Gloria Whelan
Driven by a deep spark of passion, a young boy works to prove his skills in the kitchen and show everyone exactly what h
Ages 5–9
Death at Devil's Bridge
Cynthia DeFelice
For the teen navigating the murky waters of new friendships and the pressure to fit in when your gut says something is w
Ages 10–14
Ahoy!
Sophie Blackall
A living room transforms into the high seas as a child and their adult use nautical terms and swashbuckling imagination
Ages 4–8
My Dad's a Hero
Rebecca Christiansen, Jewel Armstrong
For the child navigating the pride and worry of having a parent in the military. This story honors the bravery of servic
Ages 4–8
Abiyoyo
Pete Seeger
A boy and his father use a magic wand and a little music to save their town from a terrifying giant in this rhythmic, cl
Ages 4–8
All Shook Up
Shelley Pearsall
For the child struggling with a parent's quirky identity, this story navigates the cringe-worthy moments of moving to a
Ages 10–14
100 Sideways Miles
Andrew Smith
For the teen navigating the shadow of a parent's success and seeking to define their own identity beyond physical scars
Ages 14–18
