Books About Dads
Last updated: October 25, 2025
From the bear who adopts a lonely cub in the picture book Little Cub to the mistreated sharecropper in the Newbery-winning Sounder, there are plenty of exceptional dads in books. Check out our list of wonderful stories that explore and celebrate the father-child relationship. To find more great reads, explore our Books About Families and 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12.
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