10 Grown Up Father's Day Books for Dad
Dad can be a tough nut to crack when it comes to buying Father’s Day gifts. What do you buy the man who has everything (he already has you, right)? We think that a book is a present that never goes out of style, so we’ve compiled a short list to help you narrow down the playing field a bit.
1. I Love You Dad by Hooray Heroes
Dad deserves something really special this year, doesn’t he? We think so too. If that’s the case, this personalized book from Hooray Heroes is what you’re looking for. “I Love You Dad” is the companion book to the original “I Love You Mom”, which allows you to tell Dad, in epic fashion, why he’s your hero.
I Love You, Dad
All about why your dad is your hero
★For your Dad from an adult daughter or son!
★ Every detail hand-drawn by our talented artists!
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The ultimate “Thank you, Dad” gift for Father's Day! This personalized book tells and shows – in epic fashion – why your father is your hero. With both of you in it, it’s a beautiful keepsake that's wonderful to look at and lovely to read. "I Love You, Dad" gives your father the praise he deserves and more.
Customize yourself and Dad, then choose 10 reasons he is and has always been the best to appear as stories in your book. Throw in a heartfelt dedication or quote and you’re done. It’s a sure fire way to show him how much you appreciate everything he has done to raise you right. Finish it off with a custom Father’s Day card and you’re ready to roll.
2. Being a Dad is Weird by Ben Falcone
The title of this book basically says it all. Being a dad is weird … and wonderful. Here, Ben Falcone describes some of the strangest moments of fatherhood he has experienced in his own hilarious style. With his colorful father as his lifelong role model, Ben learned that making sure your kids know you love and support them is always number one. Even when they do things you’re not particularly proud of.
3. Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces by Michael Chabon
This collection of essays begins with bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon’s original 2016 visit to Paris Men’s Fashion Week with his son. While it wasn’t remotely his cup of tea, Chabon chronicled their attendance and slowly found an indescribable respect for his son’s passion. Through this lens, he shines a light on all of the wonders, mysteries, and importance of fatherhood.
4. Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
It all started when comedy writer Justin Halpern got dumped by his longtime girlfriend and had to move back in with his foul-mouthed 73-year-old father. Fortunately for us all, he was smart enough to start jotting down all of his father’s filthy witticisms. His quotes became the basis of a Twitter page of the same name that hit 500,000 followers in its first month. This hilariously honest account of their father-son relationship is guaranteed to have dad laughing his butt off as the best-case scenario and quoting it as the worst!
5. Granddad I'll Always Be Your Little Liam
Has your dad made the ultimate upgrade to Grandpa? Then we have the perfect book for him: Grandpa, I’ll Always Be Your Little Benjamin. This custom book is an amazing gift either for your grandfather or from your child to your father.
Granddad I'll Always Be Your Little Liam
For the best Grandfather
The gift of the year for Grandpa and his grandson. The stories they swap show that their timeless relationship is like no other and make this the perfect Father's Day gift for grandfathers or from grandfathers. One thing is for sure – it’s bound to inspire smiles, hugs, and maybe a happy tear or two.
Granny, Grandpa, I'll Always Be Your Little Jada
The best gift idea!
★ Includes Grandma + Grandpa + their granddaughter!
★ Vibrant, personalized illustrations of grandparents and kiddo.
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Surprise Grandma and Grandpa with a gift that's all about the bonding and memories shared between them and their granddaughter. This personalized book is bound to inspire smiles, hugs, and maybe a happy tear or two.
Focusing on the time they spend together and the wonderful memories they make, this book is sure to make any dad or grandpa feel loved. Once they see themselves and their grandkid customized in a book about their adventures and read your dedication, he might even let loose a tear or two.
6. A Lucky Man: Stories by Jamel Brinkley
A collection of nine short stories, A Lucky Man, author Jamel Brinkley tackles what it means to be a man of color in the USA. The book showcases a variety of deeply vibrant characters while exploring race, class and gender in a wonderfully genuine way. From fathers and sons doing their best to salvage relationships with friends and family to college boys on the prowl after a party, this book is an entirely fresh look at the best and worst of human behavior.
7. I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart
From the extraordinary comedic mind of Kevin Hart comes a story like no other: his own. In I Can’t Make This Up, Hart regales readers with everything you could ever want to know about his upbringing (and maybe some things you don’t) right from conception (no, really!). The book culminates in some conclusions he has come to about life, success and family with no lacking of laughs along the way.
8. I'd Like to Play Alone, Please: Essays by Tom Segura
Another hilarious option comes from stand-up comedian and co-host of “2 Bears 1 Cave” and “Your Mom’s House”, Tom Segura. This collection of stories chronicles his experiences as the father of two young children trying to balance years of touring and weekly podcasts as well as time spent with his own father. Unsurprisingly, exhaustion hit him hard. This may be the reason his son’s first full sentence became the title of this book (and his personal mantra).
9. Every Tool's a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It by Adam Savage
Best known from his legendary stint on Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters, Adam Savage continues to be one of the most beloved names in the tech industry. In this New York Times Bestseller, Savage regales readers with stories from his career as a problem solver spanning over 40 years. This book truly is a toolbox that includes lessons learned alongside techniques and materials to help you get the job done. From relationships to failure, this book is a thrill for any creator not afraid to get their hands dirty.
10. Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer, Jim Gaffigan, was never someone who saw himself married with children. As a young man, he was content to be "that weird uncle who lives in an apartment by himself in New York that everyone in the family speculates about." One wife and five children later, Gaffigan’s popularity exploded online once he began tweeting about life as a parent. Now his comedy stylings can be enjoyed between two covers in Dad is Fat.
FREEBIES FOR DAD
If you're looking to finish off dearest Dad's Christmas, birthday or Father's Day gift, you might want to check out our free personalized wallpapers, "Dad of the Year" plaque, or the "5 Days of Happy Tears" coloring book for Daddy, the last of which provides a fun countdown to his special day (and can be used for Father's Day, birthdays or any other special event in Daddy’s life).
All of the illustrations for these personalized freebies come from our "Always Little" book, so it perfectly complements your perfect gift. The best part is … they’re all FREE! So, what are you waiting for?
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE?
Not what you're looking for? No problem! Well, in addition to these books for Dad, we also have some amazing suggestions for:
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👩👧👦The Top 10 Best Gifts for Mother's Day
👵The Best Gifts for Grandmothers
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