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Book Recommendations

Books have been a huge source of encouragement, knowledge, and inspiration for me on this fatherhood journey. Here you'll find a curated list of books I personally recommend — from parenting guides to children's books that spark curiosity and connection.

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Books for Parents

Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family

Paul David Tripp

This book is nothing short of incredible. In the way only a skilled pastor can do, it is both convicting and encouraging. Tripp consistently points parents back to grace and instructs parents that the best and only way of parenting is "the way of grace."

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The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give To Your Kids

Bryan Loritts

A common question we dads ask is, "What does it take to be a good dad?" This is a deeply personal book that sees Loritts recounting his own experiences and drawing inspiration from his own father. Loritts seeks to help dads parent RITE — read the book to discover what that means.

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Preparing for Fatherhood

Deepak Reju

This is less a book and more of a booklet, but just because it is short doesn't mean it's not helpful. It doesn't just focus on the theological aspects of fatherhood — it also includes a lot of practical advice on how to be a dad.

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Books for Kids

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook

Kevin DeYoung

One of my favorite ways to introduce the Gospel to my child. The illustrations are breathtaking. DeYoung distills redemptive history in a way that is understandable and engaging for children.

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God Made Me and You

Shai Linne

There is no better book for children on biblical ethnic diversity. Shai calls us away from "color-blindness" to see that our differences reflect the amazing diversity in God's creation — differences to be celebrated as a gift of God's grace.

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The Biggest Story ABC

Kevin DeYoung

Beginning in the garden with Adam and ending in the new creation dwelling with God in Zion, this beautifully illustrated ABC board book is a great way to introduce your infants and toddlers to the Gospel.

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The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden

Kevin DeYoung

Many Bible storybooks for kids miss the forest for the trees. DeYoung masterfully takes readers from Eden to the New Creation, connecting familiar stories to the overarching redemption narrative of Scripture.

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The Illustrated Westminster Shorter Catechism

Andrew Green, Saško Nezamutdinov, Ben Preston

For centuries, the Church has used catechisms to teach people — including children — the truths of God's Word. This is a beautifully illustrated version of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that even as someone who leans Baptist would fully recommend for your family.

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Baby Believer Series (Catechesis Books)

Danielle Hitchen

A series that combines children's primers with theological truths — shapes, colors, numbers, and Scripture woven together. See our full roundup in Raising Tiny Theologians.

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