Just in time for Father's Day, we've rounded up a few of the latest board books that highlight the special bond between fathers and their children. Whether they are father, dad, daddy, or papa, their impact can be unmatched. Share these titles with your young readers before mid-June or all year long.

Back Home: Story Time with My Father by Arlène Elizabeth Casimir. illus. by Ken Daley. Candlewick. ISBN 9781536223200. 
K-Gr 2–Lune is the daughter of two Haitian immigrants. Her hardworking father establishes a routine of telling her tales. Laughingly, her mother gives in to the inevitable tales that span medicine men, hurricanes, and foolish boys falling from mango trees. VERDICT An excellent selection that allows children and families to reflect on the richness of who they are and what “back home” means to them.

Papá by Margarita del Mazo. illus. by Silvia Álvarez. Cuento de Luz. ISBN 9788419464255. SP. 
K-Gr 2–A young child narrates what they feel toward their Papá and shares the many beautiful things they do together. VERDICT A charming tribute to fathers and the love they have for their children, this title is a good choice for Spanish-language picture book collections and a great selection for Father’s Day.

Happy Father’s Day from the Crayons by Drew Daywalt. illus. by Oliver Jeffers. Philomel.  ISBN 9780593624616. 
Toddler-K–The book features a rainbow of crayons demonstrating how they celebrate Father’s Day with their diverse families. While the book has all the humor and colorful characters fans of the series will recognize, it is the inclusive, nontraditional portrayal of Father’s Day that truly shines. VERDICT A great purchase for libraries where the series is popular, or for those needing a Father’s Day read-aloud.

[Read: 9 Board Books and Picture Books About Daddy and Me for Father’s Day and Beyond]

The Best Daddy of All by Peter Horn. illus. by Jessica Meserve. NorthSouth. ISBN 9780735845671. 
PreS-Gr 2–A recasting of 2003’s The Best Father of All, with a new illustrator. Pen and watercolor illustrations provide crisp details while depicting clear emotional bonds between the animal offspring and their dads. VERDICT The charming repetitive nature of the text and the loving illustrations will have young readers thoroughly enjoying the read-aloud experience, for Father’s Day or all year round.

 My Daddy Is a Cowboy by Stephanie Seales. illus. by C.G. Esperanza. Abrams. ISBN 9781419760815. 
PreS-Gr 3–An early morning wake-up call is an exciting adventure for the young narrator here, who goes with Father on a horseback ride through the usually busy city where they live. VERDICT This is a lovely depiction of a parent sharing their culture with their child in a way that will feel refreshingly new and happily familiar.

Love, Dad: Inspiring Notes from Fathers to Kids by Joel Warsh & Andrew Gardner. illus. by David Cooper. Random. ISBN 9780593572160. 
PreS-Gr 2–This sweetly sentimental collection arrives just in time for Father’s Day, offering heartfelt wisdom from 18 dads to their children. Fathers and children of many skin tones engage in everyday acts of care and joy: hugging, playing, and helping the planet. VERDICT A timely, affirming gift book ideal for Father’s Day shelves and family story times celebrating modern dads.