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It’s almost Father’s Day, and I wanted to share some of my favorite ideas for the book-loving dad in your life. They’re all available on Amazon, so they’ll arrive with time to spare.
Top Books For Dad
- Show Dad How by Shawn Bean. I don’t remember how my husband ended up with this book, either from a baby shower or from me, but it was the first “dad book” he ever owned. He didn’t grow up around babies, changing diapers or babysitting, so this book was a great tool for him. This book is practical and funny, with cartoons and diagrams that make dads laugh while actually teaching them and preparing them to become fathers. This is a great book idea for a first-time dad.
- Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Dr. Meg Meeker. I mentioned it in prior posts, but Dr. Meg Meeker is an author where anything she writes, I will read. This book was my introduction to her over a decade ago. It covers the importance of a dad in a daughter’s life, and how that relationship can be one of the most vital in shaping her and developing her for womanhood. Dr. Meg gives “10 secrets every father should know”. Read it and you’ll see why it’s one of her bestsellers.
- Raising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis. We used to have ceremonies in different cultures, formal or informal, where boys became recognized as men in their communities (and for girls to be recognized as women), but we don’t really have such ceremonies anymore. This book parallels the process from medieval times of the training a boy would endure to become a knight and makes it applicable in today’s time with skills, knowledge and conduct young men should operate by, led by their fathers.
- How Deep: A Father’s Love. This devotion provides 100 readings to encourage dads’ hearts. Each devotion has a scripture, an encouraging word and a prayer. The devotions are short, perfect for the busy dad.
- The Dangerous Book for Boys by Hal Iggulden. Not every boy is a boy scout or grew up with a dad who was a boy scout. This book is a great way for dads and sons to connect, learning about “essential boyhood skills” together. In the age of screens and social media, I love how this book helps boys disconnect from those screens, and get back to the activities that boys have loved for centuries, like making paper airplanes, fishing, chess, shooting slingshots, etc. (There’s also a version for girls, The Daring Book for Girls)
Other Gift Ideas for Book-Loving Dads:
Bookshelf Tumbler: This tumbler is perfect for dad to take his coffee on the go while encouraging his love of books. There’s also an option to customize it with his name.
Bookmark: Every time dad opens up his book, he’ll be reminded how much his kids love him.
Memory Journals: There are so many thoughtful and meaningful journals available. One option is for dad to write down his memories, so they’re captured for future generations. And one option is for children (young or grown!) to fill out all about their dad.
Which of these books for dads would you gift? Share your favorite dad book or Father’s Day gift idea in the comments!
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