This week for the These Dads Are Doing It Right series I am putting the spotlight on dads who are writing great children’s books. These books have great messages for everyone in the family. These books will be a fun addition to your kid’s home library. In addition, if there are any other dads that you think we should check out leave their name and info in the comment section below.
Dads Writing Great Children’s Books
Chris Cate – How To Make A Ninja Laugh
Chris Cate’s humor has been featured in Reader’s Digest, The Washington Post, Scary Mommy, TODAY Parents, BuzzFeed, McSweeney’s and many more national outlets. He’s also been featured on HuffPost’s weekly list of funniest parents on Twitter more than 100 times. How to Make a Ninja Laugh is perfect for karate lovers (from orange belts to black belts!), moms and dads, and more! It’s fun to read aloud in the after school, at bedtime, or in the car. It’s also fun for preschool, early learning, and kindergarten teachers looking for a hilarious children’s book to share with their classrooms during story time.
Donald Driver – Quickie Makes The Team
Donald Driver was a receiver for the Green Bay Packers NFL franchise, where he played from 1999 until 2012. He holds the all-time team record for receptions and receiving yards. He lives in Flower Mound, Texas with his wife, Betina, and his son and two daughters. A role model on and off the field, Driver is a Super Bowl champion and has received multiple honors for his service to the community, including the charity he started with his wife in 2004 to provide assistance for homeless mothers and underprivileged children. Donald created a line of children’s books that your family will enjoy.
Fabian E. Ferguson – Daddy’s Arms
Daddy’s Arms is a fun children’s book that tells the story of a little boy’s adorable and amusing everyday interactions with his dad. Whether it’s playtime, bath time, or bedtime, this wildly imaginative child has his dad’s arms take center stage for every fantastic new adventure. This book celebrates the bond between father and child as well as the joys of fatherhood. Parents and guardians will certainly enjoy reading Daddy’s Arms to kids, just as much as kids will enjoy listening to them.
Sean Williams – Girl Dad
What does the world need to know about girl dads? That they love hanging out with their daughters. When the term first appeared on Twitter (#GirlDad), it quickly gained traction as fathers posted about their experiences. This story follows three fictional men of color as they interact with their daughters. Depicted with a light and humorous touch, these dads not only fix boo-boos and wipe away tears, they also know how to style hair, paint a bright unicorn, and throw a tea party. Skewing toward the pink and sparkly, this book features very few descriptions of nontraditional gender roles for the three girls, who never quite emerge as distinct characters.