Father's Day Books

The story of "Father's Day" is one of persistence, survival and stubborness. Vihlen is a very brave man--Korean fighter jock, airline pilot, and TWO-time, record-setting trans-atlantic sailor in a "miniboat." Very interesting to get into this guy's head during his long ordeal. A good read...not just a trip's diary.

This book was the best read I have had in quite a while. One does not need to be a sailor at all to enjoy this TRUE tale of adventure on the North Atlantic. The "rollercoaster of emotions" was well documented; to such an extent that I would recommend it to anyone! Good Luck in 2002 Hugo!

I am by no means the sailing type, as I wont go into any water unless it is crystal clear and I can see what is swimming around me. So, this book is not just for the ocean savvy! This is a true story of a man who sails the smallest sail boat EVER accross the North Atlantic Ocean. His boat is under 6 feet long. After spending over 2 months at sea, he finally docks in England. This book is the sailors actual journal logs from his long trip.. The emotions go from excited to depressed, to almost hallucianite. This is one of the best books I have ever read, and would highly suggest it to anyone who likes REAL LIFE stories. If anyone knows the author, please have him email me at my address! WOW! What a book!

I've added this to the list of books I recommend for teaching simple science lessons in Kindergarten. If you have the kids bring in shells it could be a great "Sharing Day" time.

Also can create a good discussion on how we show love to each other.

See my list of early education science supplements on Listomania. I also love Steve Jenkins books for teaching very young kids a few science facts.

Great story that shows a healthy father-daughter relationship. It could give some good ideas of ways to spend time with your kids.

Also, I like learning to i.d. seashells while you read the story. If you think about it, each shell on each page goes along with what is going on in the story on that page. We bought some shells at the craft store to match up with the shells from the book. Next time we go to the beach maybe I can name some of the shells I find!

Also teaches that love is a behavior, it shows in the way you act towards each other. It isn't always a feeling, but it is always in the way you act.

My friend got this book from a book club and showed it to me. I absolutely love it!!! We have a son named Owen and the books reminds me a lot of him. We plan on getting an extra copy to give to him when he is older. The story is such a touching story for a father and son! Love it!

(This review first appeared in the "Ephrata (Pa.) Review").

In this endearing story, Owen, a young pig, inadvertently sets off a competition of sorts, with him and his father coming up with inventive ways to express their love for one another.

"Daddy," said Owen, "I love you more than chocolate milk!"

Well, Daddy loves Owen "more than TWO pancakes with bananas on top!"

And on it goes to bedtime.

Due to the illustrations' smooth, almost slick, texture, they appear to be airbrushed; perhaps they were painted with a computer program. In any case, they energetically showcase a loving, playful and happy father and son.

Ransom has an incredible gift for telling a story from the perspective of a child. When I finished the book, I wanted to start all over again, as I know I missed some great detail and tidbits. Finding Day's Bottom is the type of book that you can read again and again and always find something new and interesting. Completely unfamiliar with the South, I loved the description, captivating dialogue, and unfamiliar speech. I recommend it highly!

I loved the relationships between the characters, and the nuances which carried them along. The dialogue was just right, the grandfather was a hoot, and now I know what a ramp is, but I don't want to eat one. I read this in two sittings. I didn't want to put it down. I was right there with her as she picked out her fabric and I felt the mother's pain at the extra expense. This is a lovely tale of family and of growing up, learning how to deal with the loss of those closest to you.

I have an autistic son and he loves all of the Froggy books. Froggy's Day With Dad is his new favorite. It is a great book about fathers and sons. I highly recommend this book.

Seriously...the lady at the grocery store recommend this book for our toddler and I can't tell you how much he seems to like it. It's nice to get a chance to read a children's book that doesn't insult children's intelligences.

Jackson Finds a Home is an adorable book! It is a fun story about a lovable dog finding a home and his new owners. My niece loves to read it and takes it wherever she goes. It's an excellent book for young children learning to read with charming pictures and a delightful story. I strongly recommend this book!

"Jackson Finds A Home" is a delight. Ms. Neveloff captures the thoughts and emotions of Jackson a charming dog who loves table scraps, secret treats and belly rubs. Most of all he wants a home. But will he find someone who is a good match? The answer is yes. He finds the perfect match and the book "Jackson Finds A Home" is a perfect match for young beginning readers. This book is enjoyable to read and reread. It rings true to life and is appealing to children and adults. My granddaughter loves Jackson. You will to. Hopefully "Jackson Finds A Home" will find a home in many homes and the author will continue to write books about this adorable, lovable dog. I strongly recommend "Jackson Finds a Home" to all dog lovers.

Not too precious or icky-sweet, this book will nevertheless make you melt. The pictures say it all. The quotes are nice to go back later and read, because you'll want to look at all the pictures right away.

Wonderfully compiled by Bonnie Louise Keller (writer, animal lover, daughter of two professional photographers, wife, and mother of two now grown children), Just Dads: Nerves Of Steel, Wills Of Iron, Hearts Of Pudding is a treasure of quotes that capture the essence of fatherhood. Each quote is paired with a beautiful photograph of animal fathers in the wild looking after their young, and a caption of the duties that animal father assumes in the care, feeding, and protection of its little one. A superb giftbook for Father's Day, Just Dads makes for heartwarming, highly recommended browsing. Also very highly recommended is the superb companion book, "Just Moms."

ýMickey Mantle Day in Amsterdamý is another gem from the pen of Jim LaBate, author of the tender ýLetýs Go Gaelsý. Once again, the author draws on his love of sports and the fond recollections of his childhood to evoke a bygone era, the pre-video era of wholesome heroes and hot summer afternoons when kids everywhere swarmed the baseball diamonds, gear in hand, and every patch of grass was its own field of dreams.

The generous heart of this story beats loudest and strongest in the young narratorýs exuberant admiration and respect for the singularly great Mickey Mantle and in the vicarious joy the reader experiences as twelve-year-old Jumboýs ordinary world is transformed by an unexpected overnight visit from the extraordinary Yankee slugger.

This is not a story of hero worship for LaBateýs Mantle is life-sized and as common as a next-door neighbor as he plays ball with Jumbo and his gang of friends. Instead, what is ennobled is the broad hearted zeal of youth and its passionate embrace of a game that once defined everything that was great about small-town America. And therein lies the magic and the pleasure of this timeless tale. It captures the beauty and joy of a young boyýs heart without pretence or precocity so that, after reading it, I felt as if these boys, and the Mick himself, might have even been a part of my own childhood.

But there is a bittersweet cloud behind the joy of LaBateýs silver-lined fable. Two weeks ago I made a pilgrimage back to my hometown and visited what had been my field of dreams, a broad green expanse with four full ball diamonds, one in each corner, and four full outfields converging and blending together in the middle into one calm sea of grass. It was a beautiful summer day, about two in the afternoon, when I pulled into the lot beside where the dugouts and the water bubbler used to be. On any given summer day when I was twelve, back in 1963, we might have had to rise early to be certain we could get an open field for our daily pick-up ballgames, choosing new sides throughout the day just to make it more interesting. The fields still looked healthy and well-maintained. I got out of my car, walked to home plate and gazed across the fields. There was not a soul in sight.

All right, every red-blooded American male baby-boomer dreamed sometime of having Mickey Mantle come and spend the day at his house and impress the other kids in the neighborhood. It takes an author with the incredible skill of Jim LaBate to transform that fantasy into one of the most charming books of the era. Each character is so cleverly crafted, and the dialogue so genuine, that you almost feel he is writing about real people. No single neighborhood could possibly boast of so many genuine eccentrics! (Could it?)

This book embodies the qualities that make Mike Van Hoozer so effective. His warmth, winsome personality, and ability to focus on the important issues come through on every page. For those looking to make their life count the most, Moments is a terrific guide.

What a great book. Mike does a great job showing us why we should be in the Moment. Once the Moment is gone it is gone forever. Whatever Moment you are in make it the best!!

This father and son team has produced for all generations a fitting and touching tribute to those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces of our nation. This is history with a personal, stirring touch. The delicate subject is handled with the utmost reverance and grace. The reader stands, as it were, in hushed solemnity at the funerals themselves. There is so much not-to-be lost history to be gleaned as well. Particularly outstanding is the way the Fletchers interlace so powerfully yet so tenderly the powerful threads of Christianity at its pristine best.

Thanks so much for a most eloquent tribute to our fallen.

I have followed with interest as Robert A. Fletcher (illustrator) has put together a splendid arrangement of paintings to honor our veterans in America's Wars. It honors those unnamed thousands who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country with a nice write-up and beautiful paintings showing U.S. military funerals from centuries ago until recently.

An interesting tidbit is that Robert A. Fletcher is in fact a Korean War veteran. So, by buying some great art and acquiring a great conversation starter for your coffee table, you are also supporting a veteran by your purchase.

Thank you to our veterans for your service to our country!