Book selection for Father's Day celebrates dads and grandfathers in children's literature
To mark Father's Day, celebrated on the second Sunday of September, a selection of children's books featuring fathers and grandfathers as main characters has been compiled. The list includes works by Latvian authors as well as translations.
Father's Day, celebrated on the second Sunday of September, honors not only fathers but also grandfathers and other father figures in children's lives. To mark the occasion, a selection of children's books has been compiled, each centered on father and grandfather characters.
Diverse portrayals of fatherhood
The fathers and grandfathers depicted in these books are just as varied as those found in real life. The selection includes characters who are moody, others who are disobedient, and some caught in unusual situations — one searching for a wife, another writing a book. This variety reflects how rich and multifaceted the theme of fatherhood and grandfatherhood can be in children's literature.
Works by Latvian authors and translations
The selection brings together works created by Latvian authors alongside translated books originally written in other languages. What unites all the chosen titles is their central focus on the relationship between children and their fathers or grandfathers, and how these bonds are portrayed across different genres and styles within children's literature.
The purpose of compiling such a list is to help parents and grandparents find suitable reading material to share together in celebration of Father's Day, strengthening the connection between generations through reading.
