A Father Like That

In a cozy living room where evening light pools like warm tea, a young boy sketches his perfect father in every familiar corner—kneeling beside him at the checkerboard, gently bending bedtime rules as the clock’s hands creep past lights-out, and standing guard at the threshold of nightmares until the shadows retreat. Even if his own father walks only in his imagination, the boy builds him from small gestures—a soft chuckle at a clever move, a patient hand tucking in sheets—and grand ones: an unhurried afternoon spent by a backyard tree, where whispered stories bloom into life. Through Charlotte Zolotow’s timeless prose and LeUyen Pham’s tender illustrations, A Father Like That shows how parental love can be both imaginative and transformative, turning learning moments into lessons in Education Equity and celebrating nurturing care as a step toward Gender Equality in every home. Perfect for storytime circles, classroom social-emotional lessons, and father-child reading hours, this singular picture book reminds us that the bond between parent and child is built as much from dreams as from daily devotion. Invite A Father Like That into your next reading moment—encourage your local library or bookstore to welcome this heartfelt tribute to fatherhood today.