# Why a Daughter Needs a Dad Illustrated Picture Book

Why a Daughter Needs a Dad is an illustrated picture book about the ways a father supports his daughter as she grows. Its rhyming story and animal illustrations are presented for children ages 3–7 and beyond, and the 32-page format also suits a keepsake or gift for a new dad.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 15.19 CAD
- Previous price: 19.99 CAD
- Discount: 24%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T20:37:14.169Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 20368

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## At a glance

- A rhyming picture-book story about a father's support for his daughter.
- Animal illustrations accompany themes of being artistic, thoughtful, honest and true to oneself.
- Described for ages 3–7 and beyond, with customer-suggested reading age also listed as Baby–3 years.

## Pros

- Short 32-page length makes the book a manageable shared-reading choice.
- The father-daughter theme and illustrated keepsake format fit a new-dad or special-occasion gift.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Sourcebooks
- Publication date: May 7 2019
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 32 pages
- ISBN-10: 1492667838
- ISBN-13: 978-1492667834
- Reading age: Customer suggested age: Baby - 3 years
- Grade level: Kindergarten - 3
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 21 x 0.8 x 21 cm
- Weight listed: 290 g

## Before you buy

- The listing gives different age guidance: the description says ages 3–7 and beyond, while the details show “Customer suggested age: Baby - 3 years.” Consider the intended child's reading stage when choosing.

## A good fit for

- Families looking for a short read-aloud about a father's bond with his daughter.
- People seeking an illustrated gift for a new dad or a father-daughter occasion.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a longer book or a detailed parenting guide rather than a rhyming picture-book story.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the story as sweet and meaningful, with appealing animal-pair illustrations, and mentions it as a gift for new dads. The reported enthusiasm aligns with the book's illustrated, rhyming father-daughter theme, though the listing's age guidance differs between the description and product details.
- Positive themes: Customers highlight the animal illustrations and the story's simple, meaningful message.
- Positive themes: Customers describe it as a welcome gift for new dads.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the book about?
It uses rhymes and animal illustrations to celebrate a father's support for his daughter as she grows.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.
### What age is it for?
The description says ages 3–7 and beyond, but the product details list a customer-suggested age of Baby–3 years. The listing's age guidance is inconsistent, so use your judgment about the child's needs.
### Is it suitable as a gift for a new dad?
The listing presents it as a gift for new dads, and the short illustrated format is centred on the father-daughter bond.

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## Add-ons

- [Why a Daughter Needs a Mom](https://loonieperks.com/visit/why-a-daughter-needs-a-dad-illustrated-picture-book)
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## Images

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