Disclosure: I was sent this product to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
Author: Ahmet Zappa
Published: April 2, 2013
Binding: Hardocover
Because I’m your dad, you can have spaghetti for breakfast, French toast for dinner, and rocky road ice cream in the bathtub.
In a text that’s both playful and loving, a father expresses his hopes and dreams for a one-of-a-kind relationship with his child. Whimsical monster characters bring the silly and sweet scenes to life and keep the book universal. The book’s ending, a moving tribute to the author’s father, guarantees intergenerational appeal.
Because I’m your dad, I will do all of these things for you and more . . .
because that’s what my dad did for me.
I absolutely love this book! It is not only adorably illustrated but the wording in the book is so perfect. It made me smile, almost cry (because my kids are growing up so fast) and laugh. My kids laughed and laughed at the monster dad and his son. My husband loves that this is a special book for him and our boys. It seems like so much is geared towards moms, that this is so cute for dads and their children. Wether a boy or girl, this book is perfect for any child. It is a hardcover picture book that is a quick read, but long enough to tell a story to children. It also sparked up conversation with my kids over other things that their dad would do, such as “Because I’m your dad I will jump on the trampoline with you” “… play Skylanders with you.” This would make a perfect Father’s Day gift too for any dad!
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GIVEAWAY ENTRY:
Lisa R says
It is different every year and it depends on what he needs or wants
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Shirley Zolenski says
Usually something he wants. He wants an xbox game this year
Niurka says
We go out to dinner
Sherry Fowler says
usually cookout and we get him a handheld game of some kind, like blackjack, 21, or yahtzee
Candace says
Something different each yr. Something he needs 🙂
Vikki Billings says
I ususally get my dad a card because he lives out of town, my fiance I get fishing stuff.
Jackie Koller says
My hubby gets a homemade card and day of fun with our boys.
Stephanie Grant says
I usually get my husband and dad gift cards to Lowes and Autozone
Candie L says
My son was born on fathers day, so I think I we are good for lots of fathers day. I have been milking that for 11 years now. Thank you
Michelle Cain says
I usually get Dad a gift card to one of his favorite places.
Saver Sara says
We usually get clothes, book, or sporting equipment.
Beth says
My father’s not big on gifts so i always just get him a sentimental card. When I find one that makes me cry I know it’s the one! Now that I have a little guy we’ll be making our own gifts this year. I’m thinking something with handprints will be a big hit! 🙂
susan smoaks says
i always get my dad a nice shirt, he loves it when i give him clothes because he hates to shop!
Teresa Thompson says
Games for his computer.
Kalani says
We usually get my husband clothes… This year he needs new shorts.
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tim says
An assortment of his favorite nuts and usually some sort of tool he needs.
Jessamine D. says
my husband gets a special treatment 🙂
Mommy Crafts says
Homemade Crafts by the kiddos 🙂
Rebecca says
My husband usually gets a new watergun from our sons and a homemade card from our daughter.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
we grill out
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Kelly H. says
Usually just a card and a nice meal.
Lisa B. says
A card and some sort of kitchen gadget or DVD!
Amanda Gilds says
I usually get my father a gardening item and cook him lunch.
Shelley P says
I usually get him clothes and a gift card.
Samii Meyer says
fishing gear
Jessica G says
I either give a gift card or clothes.
Edna Williams says
My husband gets a gift card.
Rachel Osborn says
Father’s day gifts are so hard to think of!
Lee L says
For Fathers day our family almost always creates a memento– handprint crafts or “About my dad” interviews with the kids.
sandra davis says
usually get aftershave
Courtney Renee says
A card and take him out to dinner
Tara Caudillo says
A card usually!
Heather McD says
I usually make him a card and get him something he really wants
Megan Cromes says
a card i cant afford to get a gift.;(
Jessica H says
We usually so breakfast in bed, homemade card and some kind of family outing. If there’s a video game he’s had his eye on for awhile we try to do that too
Mary Collins says
My dad has passed but I used to get him a gift card or clothes.
Katie Morris Crider says
I am getting him a framed photo of Blues paraphernalia.
Sindy Murray says
we cook a meal and give him a video game or tools!
tina reynolds says
something off his wishlist and something handmade
Kristi P says
He loves gift cards to Harbor Freight—his fav place to shop!
Susan Chester says
My dad loves to get books-Larry McMurtry is his favorite.
Addison Kat says
Dad usually gets a card from the kids and a round of golf
tiffanie tavernie says
Gift cards
Wendi says
Usually new jeans and shorts
mommasbacon says
Cards, shaving stuff and something manly like a special craft beer. Ha
Jen H says
we usually have a little bbq and either spend the day at the creek or if its rainy we do a movie and popcorn night
Terra Heck says
My father is deceased but I usually get my husband clothing or tools. Thanks.
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Katie Amanda says
I give him a gas card.
bonnye sensenig says
coffee he loves!
barb says
Oops, wrong comment!!! I usually get my son a photo with a frame, or something bacon related, as he is famous for his bacon cravings and bacon jokes. He is an exemplary father and a wonderful man.
barb says
This would be the book to win for my son. He is always telling his little guy how he will get him all the toys he wants, let him eat ice cream with bacon for breakfast and keep any pet he brings home. Oh yeah!!
Laura Jacobson says
Oh I always get my dad a card and some unique coffee! He loves his coffee!
Sara says
I usually send a card. For my hubby, I am going to give him framed photos of our baby for his office -I am sure he doesn’t have one there!
Vicky D says
Fix his favorite dinner with the family!
Cheshire Cat says
this is his first “official” fathers day, last year I gave him a preview picture
Gianna says
Favorite dinner, dessert and gifts from the kids.
Susan Johnson says
It’s only his second year of being a dad, so I’ve only gotten him one gift, which was a beautifully framed picture of him and his baby.
Yolanda says
Something for fishing, he loves to fish.
Joana A says
a gift card
Steph says
I am making the dad’s tie-dye shirts and getting them a DVD set or two.
Jessica says
I usually get my husband a card and some sort of small present. He is really good at “hinting” what he wants
Sarah Ann Walker says
I usually give my dad a handmade card and chocolates for Fathers Day.
Birdie Skolfield says
I usually take hime out for lunch or dinner
Nancy says
We usually bought my father a shirt.
Les Johnson says
I usually get him a game or item for his man cave that he has been wanting.
Jan Lee says
Well this year he’s getting a couple Polo shirts, lol but that’s what he likes and I know he’ll wear them 😉
Shannon F says
I usually get him cards from the girls with their pictures on him and then they draw him pictures. We usually go out on a special outing but we try not to make it a big holiday present-wise! 🙂
Angela W says
Homemade card with cash.
joanne hale says
i usually get hime something i know he’s been wanting, this year i got him a vinyl recored player. the kids are gonna get him some records 😀
amy williams says
The boys get him or make him a card take him out to eat and they get him something small usually some sort of tool.
beth says
an interesting book
Jennifer T. says
I usually treat my dad to lunch or dinner out, sometimes a golf shirt. This year I got him a hard-to-find book he’s been wanting to read.
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Darlene Sullins says
I usually help my girls make something for my hubby. :3
Heather says
I usually get my husband a homemade gift from the kids. The kids really like doing the answer and questions about daddy.
kresta underwood says
I usually get him a gift card to his favorite restraunts
Michelle Tucker says
My father has passed, but I’d usually get him something to do with woodworking items.
annmarie says
really cute book for fathers day!
Jenny Lloyd says
my dad gets a card and a gift certificate
my husband gets a card, his choice of meal and a gift chosen by our kids
Debby Chandler says
Usually we take him out to a nice dinner at his favorite restaurant then have cake and ice cream.
wendy rozema says
a new wallet!
Mayla M says
We give my dad the gift of yard work.
Sharon Kaminski says
usually get him something he can use to go fishing
Tiffany Schmidt says
My hubby usually gets a round of golf and his favorite dinner!
Brittney Reader says
We usually get him breakfast and a day with the family 🙂
McKim says
We usually get him something for hunting.
Teh Doll says
Socks haha I know boring but he always needs new socks so It is a practical gift.
tina m says
My dad loves to do lotto scratch offs.
Rachel V says
I normally get my dad a case of beer and a personalized card
Stephanie Larison says
I usually get him a gift card to somewhere to eat.
Samorjj says
Handmade cards and tools.
Jennie Sanderson says
I don’t do father’s day with my father but for my husband I usually take him out to see some live music because nothing makes him happier!
kelly says
Usually just a card.
Gayle S says
The Dad in my life has dementia and I will be making him a card.
latanya says
shoes
Peggy says
When he was here, we would watch the race together.
Rochel S. says
Usually a card
Charlene S says
A card and lunch.
ken ohl says
i lost my dad to a stroke
Heidi Daily says
In recent years it has been gift cards, it’s hard to get stuff for someone who gets everything they want for themselves
tracie brown says
we usually do a handmade craft from my daughter involving either a picture or handprint since she is little
Teresa Young says
We serve the dads a nice salmon dinner for Fathers Day
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I try to get something my husband needs or can really use like new socks. My father died many years ago.
Carrie Phelps says
My Dad has passed away so my main man is my son inlaw. This year my grandchildren & I found a nice round pine log that we are cutting into slices to dry that we will color/paint/decorate before sealing them with polyethylene and felt on one side, making him his very own drink coasters.
Shemp DeYoung (@shempgames) says
I’m the dad. I always hope for Bobbleheads.
blue racer says
Make him a card. Give him some of his favorite candy. Maybe make his favorite breakfast or lunch.
Amber Stevens says
I’ve always been terrible when it comes to choosing something for fathers day for my dad(s). But now that I help my son pick something I think we’re going to go with something related to golf this year lol.
michelle koerner says
Nothing big. Because of our work schedules right now a lot of the time we spend together is when were asleep lol. The kids and I have fun making Daddy breakfast, the kids make home made cards, and we spend the day together doing whatever Daddy wants, whether it be laying around the house, or fishing.
Nannypanpan says
Usually a fun food product
Colleen Maurina says
He really likes family pictures so we usually give him those.
jamie braun says
i usually get my dad some Navy related. he served 20 years. and something that my girls made for him
Sus says
His car cleaned.
Lisa E says
usually just breakfast and a card and a day off !
Debra Hall says
he likes new slippers every year
Ashley C says
Typically I get my dad something golf or coffee related!
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Mary Withrow says
This looks so adorable!
We usually get him tools or anything to do with golf! Lol
shannon says
This book is perfect for my husband for fathers day. Sounds like like him to a “T”! We usually try to something simple for fathers day. Mostly spoiling dad, and handmade gifts from the kids. They love to do things for their dad!!
Sue Hull says
I usually get my dad a card and a starbucks gift card. This year I won a really nice trimmer,so since my dad has a mustache and goatee I thought this would be perfect for him. This book would be perfect for my brother-in-law.Thank you 🙂
nikki m says
A tie of course! Plus a certificate for a massage.
Robin Wilson says
I like to cook something special for my dad since he has diabetes I try to find something that fits his diet but he doesn’t have all the time.
Becky VanGinkel says
I let our kiddos pick out the presents they want for Daddy! It’s usually something to do with hunting or fishing though:) Last year he got a new fishing pole and golf balls!
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June S. says
This year we got him a remote helicopter to play with.
sandra says
at least a card
Jennifer says
I usually help my kids make my husband something!
Cassandra Eastman says
Usually a card, and we grill out!
Janet W. says
I usually bake my husband a cake for Father’s Day. (My father passed away years ago…)
Julie Lynn Bickham says
I usually get my dad a gift card or a framed picture of my kids.
Linda Bradshaw says
I usually give my dad cash! It is his favorite gift!
Tabitha P. says
He gets a handmade card but one year he got a tent!