Father's Day Gift Ideas: 7 New Kids' Books Starring Dad

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This Father's Day, get Dad a present he can share with his children: a picture book.

To get you started, here's a look at some new picture books in which dads play a starring role:

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This Father's Day, get Dad a present he can share with his children: a picture book. To get you started, here's a look at some new picture books in which dads play a starring role:...

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