Call Your Father : A Tender Picture Book for Dads

2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK From first steps to first fatherhood, this heartwarming tribute to the father-son bond is the perfect Father’s Day gift for the one who always answers the call. From life’s messy highs to its quiet lows, there’s one person who is always our first call: our father. Whether it’s falling off your bike or building your first crib, Dad is our first coach, our biggest supporter, and the one with all the answers—even from the other end of the line. Following a father and son through the seasons of life, Call Your Father is a lyrical celebration of fatherhood and the glue that holds fathers and sons together. Accompanied by gentle rhymes from Tracy C. Gold and tender illustrations from Vivian Mineker, this touching picture book delivers the powerful message that you are never too old to need your father. The perfect gift for the fathers or grandfathers in your life who always answer the call, this heartwarming story is a beautiful companion to Call Your Mother and a precious addition to any baby shower or nursery.