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Why a Son Needs a Dad

By Gregory Lang and Susanna Leonard Hill
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Why a Son Needs a Dad by Gregory Lang and Susanna Leonard Hill is a heartwarming children's book that celebrates the special bond between fathers and sons. Through charming illustrations and gentle prose, the book highlights the various roles a father plays, from a teacher and mentor to a role model and friend. Each page captures the enduring and nurturing connection that helps guide a son through life's journeys.
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This heartwarming children's book might appeal to you if you appreciate stories that celebrate the special bond between fathers and sons. Filled with tender moments and loving advice, it offers delightful insights into how dads can be role models, mentors, and friends to their sons. Perfect for families who cherish values and the importance of strong family relationships.

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In this rhyming adaptation for children of "Why a Son Needs a Dad: 100 Reasons" by Gregory E. Lang, a father holds his newborn son and lists all the ways he will help him grow, reminding him to be independent, upstanding, humble, and, most important, true to himself.

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Based on Gregory Lang's New York Times bestselling series, this heartfelt picture book celebrates the special bond between father and son A New York Times and USA Today bestseller! The perfect Christmas Day gift of love or sweet keepsake to show why Dad is so amazing! A boy's first hero is his dad. A touching picture book for kids ages 3-7 and beyond showcasing all the ways a father will help his son grow, this is the gift for every dad and little boy to celebrate their special bond. Featuring charming animal illustrations and heartwarming rhymes about the loving moments fathers and sons share, Why a Son Needs a Dad is the perfect story to connect father and child together. From the moment that I saw your beautiful face, Held you close to my heart in a father's embrace, I promised to help you grow with strength and grace. My dear one, my sweet son, my boy. For new dads, fathers-to-be, or for that perfect father-son moment at birthdays and other special occasions all year, this sweet storybook celebrates how a father guides his little boy to grow with strength and love.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728235875

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gail Yerrill

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 296g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Father's Day Gregory Lang Penguin Books Susanna Leonard Hill

About the Author

SUSANNA LEONARD HILL is the New York Times bestselling author of Moon's First Friends, as well as many other award-winning books for children. She does frequent school and library visits, teaches picture book writing, and offers picture book critiques. She lives in New York's Mid-Hudson Valley with her children and two rescue dogs.

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