How to celebrate Dads First Father’s Day?

There’s something almost magical about watching a man become a father. One moment he’s fumbling with a car seat manual like it’s a puzzle from another universe, and the next, he’s holding a tiny wriggling uman with an expression that’s one part awe, two parts terror, and all parts love.

That first year of fatherhood is a wild, beautiful blur. It’s learning to swaddle with one hand while holding a bottle in the other. It’s becoming fluent in baby sounds and inventing whole new lullabies because the baby likes the sound of his voice, not the lyrics and not to forget the sleep deprivation!

So when Father’s Day for a new dad rolls around, it’s not just a checkbox on the calendar. It’s a milestone. A celebration of everything he’s become, everything he’s given, and everything he still doesn’t know he’s capable of.

This year, you get to mark it not with the usual suspects like socks, mugs, grill tools, but with something far more meaningful: a story that captures this incredible chapter of his life. If you're looking for the perfect first Father’s Day gift, look no further.

Your Baby’s Story
The Book That Captures the Moment He Became a Dad

At the heart of this moment is Your Baby’s Story. A deeply personal, gorgeously illustrated personalized baby book for dads that tells the tale of how he became “Dad.” But this isn’t your run-of-the-mill keepsake. It’s not just about milestones it’s about memories.

What makes it special is the way it lets you customize the story: dad’s character, baby’s name, and even a heartfelt dedication. From the moment he first held his baby to the way the world seemed to stand still in that instant this book captures it all. It’s a gentle, honest, and touching first Father’s Day storybook that hits you right in the feels.

Many families call it the best Father’s Day gift they’ve ever given. One mom shared, “My husband cried when he read it. He held our baby with one hand and the book in the other  and I could see the moment he felt like a dad.”

Daddy and Us

A Glimpse Into the Joyful Chaos of What’s to Come

While Your Baby’s Story reflects on how fatherhood began, Daddy and Us is a delightful look into what lies ahead.

This personalized Father’s Day book is full of future adventures: shared routines, spontaneous playdates, and those magical everyday moments that shape childhood. The father and child are the stars of this story  literally  with every page customized to reflect their names and bond.

There’s something incredibly heartwarming about reading this book together. It’s a playful, poignant reminder that the best parts of fatherhood aren’t flashy, rather, they’re found in bedtime stories, walks, and messy meals shared at the dining table.

One reviewer called it “the book that made my husband realize he’s got this.” And another shared that her toddler now insists on reading it every night before bed.

Why These Personalized Books Make the Best First Father’s Day Gifts

Gifting a first-time dad isn’t about picking something practical it’s about recognizing an emotional transformation. A custom storybook about becoming a father makes the moment tangible. It says, “I see you. I see the love, the effort, the tired eyes, and the full heart.”

Both Your Baby’s Story and Daddy and Us are made to last. Long after the toys are outgrown and the onesies are boxed away, these books will stay on the shelf, called upon again and again for a dose of nostalgia, pride, and joy.

They’re ideal for anyone looking for:

• A Father’s Day gift for husband from baby
  

• A first Father’s Day gift for son or brother
  

• A unique, touching gift from newborn to dad
  

• Something that will actually be remembered
  
  

And most importantly, they’re a way for even the tiniest of babies to say: “Happy Father’s Day. I love you.”

Make This Father’s Day the One He Never Forgets

This is his first time being called “Dad” on Father’s Day. You only get one chance to make it unforgettable.

Choose Your Baby’s Story to relive the powerful moment he became a father.
Choose Daddy and Us to celebrate all the magical memories yet to come.
Or give both  because, let’s be honest, he deserves a double dose of love.

Explore the full Father’s Day Gift Collection at Manimal Tales today and give him a story worth reading forever.