Daddy Cuddle

Animal babies are so adorable that their daddies can't help but cuddle and love them. In this celebration of parental love, each daddy shows how much he loves his baby in his own special way.

An undeniably adorable new picture book for dads everywhere, from bestselling author Kate Mayes and award-winning illustrator Sara Acton. Praise for DADDY CUDDLE: '[Daddy Cuddle] is a graceful dance of words and pictures, tenderly conveying the familiar mismatch between exhausted parents and their eager-eyed children.' - Publishers Weekly 'Luscious artwork accompanies the delightful story.' - The Washington Post 'Acton's ink-and-watercolor illustrations are delightfully rough and sketchy, keeping the focus on expressions and body language.' - Kirkus Review 'Daddy up?' It's early in the morning and one little rabbit is wide awake ... From bestselling author Kate Mayes and award-winning illustrator Sara Acton comes this gorgeous tale of an early riser who just wants to play! A book to be loved and treasured by children, fathers and families everywhere. Ages: 0-5

From furry bears to silky hares, Caldecott Honoree Nancy Tafuri celebrates the extra special bond between daddies and their babies in this perfect gift for Father's Day. Little ones love daddy hugs. Feathered hugs . . . whiskered hugs . . . cozy hugs. Just-daddy-and-me hugs. All across the woodlands, animal daddies and their little ones cuddle up together. From furry bear hugs to silky hare hugs, Nancy Tafuri celebrates all the hugs that are extra special because they are just-daddy-and-me hugs. A special author's note includes a list of critters to seek and find on each page, along with their scientific names.

How many daddy hugs does it take to say I love you? Cuddle and count with this hug & read book!

Mum and Dad have only been gone a little while but Lola the hamster is lonely. There's nobody to give her a cuddle. What should she do? Lola has an idea. She collects every soft thing she can find, brings it into the living room and makes her own cuddly island. Mum and Dad are in for a surprise.

A little boy's father seems so large to him that he needs a ladder to cuddle him and birds nest in his father's hair.

Wild babies assume different positions to get cozy. Geese goslings tuck themselves under mom's wing. Koala joeys bury themselves inside mom's pouch. Orangutan infants cling to mom's chest. The cuties in this book show kids how they use their parents or siblings like blankets or teddies.

Isn’t it nice to curl up and cuddle and melt down inside like a big, muddy puddle, and feel the thumping oompah beat of someone else’s heart and heat? Everyone knows cuddling can reduce stress levels and release endorphins, but kids know that, most importantly, cuddling is FUN! With adorable, hand-painted illustrations and Dr. Seuss-like rhymes and humor, The Cuddle Book is sure to be a bedtime favorite. So snuggle up with this padded board book and let the cuddling commence!

Why are your arms so much longer than mine, Daddy? Why? So I can scoop you up into the biggest, best bear hugs! You know you’re a parent when it feels like you hear the word “Why?” a million times a day. In this adorable board book, a cuddly papa bear uses his cub’s naturally inquisitive nature to show the many forms of his love. From bear hugs to bubble baths and storytime snuggles, this daddy answers every question with the answer to why parents do, well, everything: love.

Mother and child spend special time together in this simple rhyming story.