Picture Book Preschool is a preschool/kindergarten curriculum which consists of a list of picture books to read aloud for each week of the year and a character trait, a memory verse, and activities, all tied to the theme for the week. You can purchase an updated, downloadable version (pdf file) of Picture Book Preschool by Sherry Early at Biblioguides.

WEEK 24 (June) FATHERS
Character Trait: Love
Bible Verse: Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12

1. Zolotow, Charlotte. William’s Doll. Harper and Row, 1972.
2. 2. Minarik, Else Homelund. Father Bear Comes Home. Harper, 1959.
3. Hoban, Russell. Bedtime for Frances. Harper and Row, 1960.
4. Zolotow, Charlotte. The Summer Night. Harper, 1974. OP
5. Keats, Ezra Jack. Peter’s Chair. Harper, 1967.
6. Carlstrom, Nancy White. Does God Know How To Tie Shoes? Eerdmans, 1993.
7. Yolen, Jane. Owl Moon. Philomel, 1987.

Discuss: How do the fathers in these stories show love to their children? How does your daddy show that he loves you? How do you show him that you love him?
Activities: Make a Father’s Day card or gift for your father. Make a list together of ways you can honor your father.
If possible, let your child visit Daddy at work. Talk to him/her about how Daddy loves them and works hard for the food they eat and the clothes they wear.