Happy Father's Day: 7 Great Books to Read with Dad

In light of Father’s Day last week, we’ve collated seven books that are perfect for reading with your little ones this weekend.

Bluey: My Dad is Awesome by Bluey

Find out what makes this true blue dad so special in this hilarious and heartwarming book. A gorgeous hardback book that will make the perfect Father’s Day gift.

For ages 3+.

Buy a copy of Bluey: My Dad is Awesome here.

My Dad Thinks He’s Super Funny by Katrina Germein, Illustrated by Tom Jellett

In this follow-up to the bestselling My Dad Thinks He’s Funny and My Dad Still Thinks He’s Funny, Dad is up to it again. His audience has grown by one, and family life continues to provide an endless supply of fresh and brilliant comedic material for Dad. At least he seems to think so.

For ages 5+.

Buy a copy of My Dad Thinks He’s Super Funny here.

Bedtime Sorted! by Jimmy Rees, Illustrated by Briony Stewart

Who said bedtime was hard? Dad’s got bedtime sorted! Lenny and the twins have a bath without water spilling over, brush their teeth without toothpaste spraying onto the mirror, and go to sleep straight after their story. Perfect! Dad can finally settle down to his dinner.

Ages 3+.

Buy a copy of Bedtime Sorted! here.

When You’re Older by Sofie Laguna and Judy Watson

Beautiful, warm and evocative, this stunning picture book reveals an older brother’s hopes for the amazing experiences he will share with his new baby brother – when he’s older. A triumph of illustration and storytelling.

For ages 4+.

Buy a copy of When You’re Older here.

Welcome to Our Country: Somebody’s Land by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, Illusrrated by David Hardy

An accessible picture book for young children that introduces First Nations history and the term ‘terra nullius’ to a general audience, from Australian of the Year, community leader and anti-racism advocate Adam Goodes and political adviser and former journalist Ellie Laing, with artwork by Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

For ages 4+.

Buy a copy of Welcome to Our Country: Somebody’s Land here.

Dare to be Different: Inspirational Words from People Who Changed the World by Ben Brooks

A rich and exciting compendium of speeches, letters, stories and poems for kids, by the global bestselling author of Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different. A new book that will inspire children, by the author of Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different.

Ages 8+.

Buy a copy of Dare to be Different: Inspirational Words from People Who Changed the World here.

Bluey: Perfect by Bluey

It’s Father’s Day! As Bluey and Bingo make cards for Dad, will Bluey learn that sometimes perfect doesn’t have to be… perfect? A gorgeous hardback book with a special wipe-clean card for drawing. This will make the perfect Father’s Day gift.

Ages 3+.

Buy a copy of Bluey: Perfect here.