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Tales To Treasure This Father’s Day

CHILDREN'S

LITTLE BIG MAN

by Varian Johnson ; illustrated by Reggie Brown

Big responsibilities and small gestures paint a thoughtful picture of masculinity. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

COUNTING ON DAD

by Odd Dot ; illustrated by Valentina Jaskina

A sweet ode to fatherhood that takes a walk on the wild side. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

ANYTHING

by Rebecca Stead ; illustrated by Gracey Zhang

A sensitive, beautifully wrought meditation on change. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE BEST DADDY OF ALL

by Peter Horn ; illustrated by Jessica Meserve ; translated by Johanna McCalmont

Sweet, interactive, and informational—a winsome combination. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

PAPA'S BUTTER CHICKEN

by Monica Saigal ; illustrated by Abeeha Tariq

A tasty tale of delighting in the magic of both cooking and memories. Full review >

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