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WRITTEN BY KATE HIGGINBOTHAM
Let's Read
About Dads!
This month, we're highlighting all the things we love
about our dads—both the dads related to us and the ones
that aren't.
"Made for Me"
by Zack Bush
Made for Me is a picture book
"written by a dad for dads."
It chronicles the moments
every dad experiences as he
watches his kids grow up and
the way those relationships
grow into something to be
treasured. The illustrations in
this picture book are beauti-
ful, and it makes a perfect
gift
for any father.
"The Daddy Book"
by Todd Parr
Todd Parr seems to have a
picture book for every occa-
sion, so it makes sense that
he'd have a book written with
dads in mind. Parr uses bright
colors, simple illustrations,
and easily digestible words to
make his stories accessible to
early readers. The Daddy Book
highlights all of those things
we love and find so
special
about dads.
"Because of Mr. Terupt"
by Rob Buyea
Sometimes, the father figures
in our lives aren't related to us
at all; that's why Because of Mr.
Terupt made the list. Buyea's
Young Reader novel follows seven
students who have never gotten
along but end up in the same fifth-
grade class. As they grow together
under Mr. Terupt's wisdom and
guidance, they learn to find
strength within themselves and
each other— but when Mr. Terupt
suddenly takes a leave of absence, they have to learn to use
what they've learned without him.
This heartwarming tale
is the beginning of a four-book series that will have you
wishing you were a part of Mr. Terupt's
class.
