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Books for Time with Dad

Books for Time with Dad – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

2,658 books

0–3 yrs1099 books

4–7 yrs709 books

8–11 yrs590 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Louis Undercover

Louis Undercover

For the child navigating the heavy shadows of a parent's addiction, this graphic novel offers a mirror for their isolati

Cover of 37 Things I Love (in no particular order)

37 Things I Love (in no particular order)

Kekla Magoon brings her award-winning storytelling to a range of themes, from historical struggles for justice to the co

Cover of Center Field

For the teen feeling the weight of a parent's expectations or struggling to stay true to their values while competing at

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12–18 yrs

217 books

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

Cover of Don't Spill the Milk!

Don't Spill the Milk!

For the child who wants to show they are capable and big, this rhythmic journey celebrates the determination of a young

Cover of Departure Time

For the child grappling with the 'in-between' feelings of a parent being away, this surreal journey explores the thin li

Cover of The International House of Dereliction

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

Cover of The Sissy Duckling

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

Cover of 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

Cover of The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn

The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn

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

Cover of A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound

A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound

For the child who hears every creak and whisper after the lights go out, this story gently explores the bumps in the nig

Cover of Tracking Daddy Down

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

Cover of Walk in the Woods, A

Walk in the Woods, A

Guided by a map left by his late father, a boy wanders through the woods to find a hidden treasure that helps him proces

Cover of Born to Rock

For the teenager navigating a shocking family secret or struggling to reconcile their straight-laced identity with a mes

Cover of A Cold Winter's Good Knight

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

Cover of The Night You Were Born

The Night You Were Born

Wendy McCormick

For the child who needs to know just how much they are loved and cherished. This gentle story celebrates the wonder and

Cover of The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

Driven by a deep spark of passion, a young boy works to prove his skills in the kitchen and show everyone exactly what h

Cover of Death at Devil's Bridge

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

Cover of Ahoy!

Sophie Blackall

A living room transforms into the high seas as a child and their adult use nautical terms and swashbuckling imagination

Cover of My Dad's a Hero

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

Cover of Abiyoyo

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

Cover of 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

Cover of 100 Sideways Miles

100 Sideways Miles

For the teen navigating the shadow of a parent's success and seeking to define their own identity beyond physical scars

Cover of The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher

The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher

For the child grappling with the sudden absence of a parent, this whimsical adventure offers a soaring escape fueled by