Father’s Day: Celebrate with 3 New Picture Books

How can you help your children celebrate Father’s Day?

Older children can enjoy activities that make their dad happy; go hiking, fishing, playing ball, or watching sports together. They can be creative and make a unique card, cake or breakfast in bed. Many families enjoy a cookout or camping trip.

Younger children may not be able to participate in all of these activities, so what better way to enjoy time together than reading a book with Dad.

Gator Dad, A Brave Bear and Peppa Pig and the Camping Trip are three new picture books released in 2016 that explore the bond between father and son.

alligator daddy

By Brian Lies Author and Illustrator

Go –

Go!

Gator dad and his three little alligators are ready to squeeze the day

Bestselling author and illustrator Brian Lies celebrates the unique ways dads get things done with their little ones. He may not be orthodox, but the alligator dad shows his love by making the ordinary moments of the day fun. Cooking breakfast, smelling the smelly jars in the fridge, and running errands at breakneck speed keep your boisterous alligators entertained. He may be dumb, but at the end of the day he knows how to keep his alligators safe, warm and Tight good night.

Each colorful page is illustrated with humorous details that will make dads laugh out loud.

a brave bear

By Sean Taylor

Illustrated by Emily Hughes

It’s easy to be a brave bear with your dad by your side.

The sun was hot.

The air was hot.

Even the shade was hot.

And my dad said, “I think a couple of hot bears is probably the hottest thing in the world.”

But I had a good idea.

I said, “If we go to the river, we can splash around and cool off!”

Dad said, “Okay, let’s go then!”

But the trip to the river may not be so easy.

You have to cross the grassy part.

Then the busy part to push.

After that, you have to jump from rock to rock.

Baby bear is challenged to make the long walk to the river, but with his father’s encouragement, he succeeds.

We play and cool off.

And I said, “I think a couple of wet bears is probably the wettest thing in the world!”

This sweet story of a father bear and his brave cub is enhanced by illustrator Emily Hughes. Its soft colors and charming illustrations are inspired by the picture books of the 60s and 70s.

Peppa Pig and the camping trip

Created by Neville Astley, Mark Baker and Phil Davies

Peppa Pig is a worldwide award-winning television sensation created by Neville Astley, Mark Baker and Phil Davies that debuted in 2004. You can see Peppa on Nick Jr. every day.

Peppa Pig and her brother George are very excited. They’re going on vacation! Daddy Pig brings a surprise.

Indeed, the camping trip is full of surprises.

Travel with Peppa and her family as they discover how to camp in a motorhome that turns into a boat. They travel to Duck Land, go on a nature walk, and cook their dinner over a fire. But best of all is sleeping in Dad’s old tent under the stars.

Coloring poster included.

Celebrating Father’s Day on June 19 or just spending an ordinary day with dad is a special time, whether he’s hiking, camping, or just being a goofy alligator.