Dad, Christian Robinson
Dad, Christian Robinson
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Dad

Author: Christian Robinson

Narrator: Joshua Quinn

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/12/2026

Synopsis

From Christian Robinson, #1 New York Times bestseller, Caldecott Honoree, and one of the most recognizable book creators of this generation comes a loving tribute to all kinds of dads.

Dad features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun!

Dad is strong.
Dad is sweet.
Dad dreams of watching you grow…

There are as many ways to be a dad as there are dads in the world. Dad is a big-hearted love letter to all of them, reflecting the range of relationships that dads, both animal and human, have with their little ones.

Dad is destined to be a classic, an evergreen gift for new fathers, and one of those rare audiobooks that resonates with every listener at any age.

The perfect gift for baby showers, Father’s Day, or all year round!

A Macmillan Audio production from Balzer + Bray

About Christian Robinson

Christian Robinson is an illustrator, author, animator, and designer based in Oakland, California. He is a Caldecott Honoree and illustrator of #1 New York Times bestsellers Last Stop on Market Street (by Matt de la Peña), The Bench (by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex), and Something, Someday (by Amanda Gorman). His solo projects include Dad; Mom; Another, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book; and the New York Times bestseller You Matter. He has won three Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honors, including one for Nina: A Story of Nina Simone (by Traci Todd).

About Joshua Quinn

Joshua Quinn is an Atlanta-based actor, improviser, and voice-over artist. He’s had the pleasure of working on 3 audiobooks, with a 4th one on the way. Joshua is inspired by bringing stories to life, and loves any narrative with an ambitious protagonist who doesn’t quit when the odds are stacked against them. He’s also a fan of psychology and self-improvement books that instill their readers with that same indomitable mindset. His narration style can vary from youthful and dynamic, to a more serious and dramatic delivery. He has a passion for creating unique, grounded characters that help shape the world of the story in compelling ways, and is grateful for the audiobook medium, which allows for more accessibility to readers. He looks forward to bringing more authors’ visions to life!

Reviews

Goodreads review by January on January 08, 2026

Dad by Christian Robinson ( May 2026) [reading Jan. 2026] 5m narrated by Joshua Quinn, 48 pages Genre: Children's Fiction > Picture Book Rating as a movie: G Featuring: Paternal Parenting, Sound Effects, Animal List with Nonfiction Information My rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👨‍👦🧔🏿‍♂️🦍🦒🦉🦊🐺 My thoughts: I did not have a co......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on May 13, 2026

A simple book about fathers and their children. Animal fathers are displayed in situations similar to human dads. For example, "Dad...makes mistakes" is accompanied by an illustration of a porcupette being stuck in the head by Dad's quills. Cute story for Father's Day. Heads up that more information......more

Goodreads review by Lydia on January 20, 2026

This was a cute audiobook, but I feel like it falls flat without any visuals to accompany it. thanks netgalley......more

Goodreads review by Madison on January 02, 2026

This was a fun, well-produced audiobook! Did you know that some frog dads give their tadpoles piggyback rides to the water after they have hatched? Christian Robinson always packs a lot of emotion into very few words, and this book was no exception. Dad is a very simple story that shows that there ar......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on April 09, 2026

This is a review of the audio production. Thank you to Libro.fm for an advanced recording. The following review contains the plot of this work. Christian Robinson is spectacular and I cannot wait to see this work in print. Audio works of picture books are best shared while viewing the art. They offer......more

Quotes

"Robinson outdoes himself.... For all its simplicity, this colorful book is laden with meaning, depicting fathers as vulnerable, imperfect, gentle, and empathetic—in a word, deeply human. A powerful affirmation for all dads—the good, the flawed, and those doing the best they can." —Kirkus, Starred Review

"Dedicated to 'caregivers who give what they never got,' Robinson’s animal-centric ode to fathers moves with a realistically nuanced portrayal of parents as people." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

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