In pictures and simple text, a father and child spend their day together.

Explores some of the many and varied ways a father can express his love, even without saying the words, such as by making pancakes, playing games, and reading a favorite story using special voices for each character.

A father rabbit offers messages of nuturing protection and comfort to his baby.

A father describes several possibilities for sharing special time with his children, but finally realizes that just playing and laughing together are fun and will be remembered warmly.

In illustrations and verse, lists some of the many ways a father, whether pilot or baseball player, could show his love for his child.

When nothing she does seems to please her mother, Weezie decides to find her missing father. "More than anything, ten-year-old Weezie wants to please her momma. She babysits her spoiled half-sister, Ruth Ann, and little Jackson. She makes tea for Momma in Gramma Emmeline's beautiful teapot. She even tries to cook dinner. But nothing turns out quite right. And Momma is never pleased. Hard times and a daddy who ran off before she was born seem to have...

A series of animal fathers try to teach their young to say "Dada."

While on a walk through the forest, Daddy Bear and Little Bear decide it would be nice to give hugs to all the other animals they meet.