Every day I discover more and more beautiful things. It’s enough to drive one mad. I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it.
- Claude Monet
Dad Suggests was created to share with others the many different things that we have loved sharing with our own children.
Our hope is that - by reading or visiting our children’s bookstore - you will find something special to enjoy with your own family.
- Ryan
All in Kids Books
Discover our favorite picture books about walking with dad. What is it we all love about dads taking walks with their kids so much? Whatever the reason, the magic of these picture books that feature quality time between fathers and their children is impossible to deny.
This month on Dad’s Bookshelf we have three picture books that couldn’t be more different. One is hilarious and quirky, one is a beautiful and creepy immigration story, and one is a thoughtful look back over the last year of quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic. Don’t miss these beautiful books.
These are the best picture books to give as gifts. Discover our favorite kids books to share with our friends and family for every single birthday or holiday. They’re beautiful, they’re meaningful, and we want every kid to be able to experience them.
The 3rd Annual Dad Suggests Picture Book Awards are here! Discover the best picture books of 2020. Dozens of amazing and beautiful picture books are waiting to be discovered - including our top 10 favorite picture books of 2020.
The publication world had a little Operation Warp Speed of their own, because there are already a lot of kids books about the coronavirus pandemic. These are our favorites, and I hope this list of picture books helps you have a little heart to heart about quarantine with the kids in your lives.
Discover this collection of illustrated classic children’s books from Charles Santore and Cider Mill Press. The stunning illustrations breathe new life into these famous stories, and many consider them to be the quintessential illustrated editions.
Three wonderful new picture books make an appearance this month on Dad’s Bookshelf for December 2020. And two of the three are highly-anticipated sequels to two of our favorite picture books ever made.
We have 3 absolutely beautiful picture books on Dad’s Bookshelf this month. One is a new-for-us book, and two are very strong contenders for best picture books of the year. These are special stories you’ll love to share with the little ones.
Let us help you find that last gift for the little ones in your life with the Dad Suggests Holiday Gift Guide for Kids 2020. Featuring toys, books, and games that our family loves - there’s sure to be something on this list that jumps out at you and will bring a smile to a little face this Christmas.
Discover our favorite new Christmas picture books of 2020. Beautiful adaptations of classics, advent calendars, graphic novels, and, of course, new favorites - this year has a lot to offer to fans of Christmas stories. Make sure to share these fantastic books with your family this Christmas season.
Dad’s Bookshelf has 3 superb picture books this month. A book that expertly tackles the difficult topic of death, an incredibly nostalgic ABC book, and perhaps the very best picture book of the whole year! These 3 books are truly incredible.
Franny K. Stein is a hilarious and spooky early chapter book series by Jim Benton. The wacky adventures that Franny finds herself in are perfect for young fans of books like Captain Underpants, and they’re perfect for celebrating a spooky October.
It’s October and that means it’s time for my favorite list of the whole year - the best Halloween picture books of 2020! Discover our very favorite spooky and Halloween-themed books published this year, and have a fantastic Halloween full of great stories to share.
Warren the 13th is a trilogy of chapter books about the spooky and exciting adventures of a young kindhearted boy. The books feature hundreds of beautiful illustrations, and they are the perfect spooky adventure read alouds for the entire family.
This month on Dad’s Bookshelf, all of the picture books feature kids feeling powerful feelings. The art is all stunning and the characters are endearing - and they are certain to become old friends.
If You Come to Earth by Sophie Blackall is a beautiful celebration of our diverse planet. A young boy writes a letter to an alien that explains everything you need to know about our planet. His description explores our differences while simultaneously highlighting the one thing that we all share - this beautiful planet that we all call home.
Discover the best wordless picture books of all time. Wordless picture books have the power to spark deep conversations and build empathy with the characters in a way traditional picture books do not. And you’ll often remember the way they make you feel for a long time to come.
Discover the best picture books about birthdays - the definitive list of our favorite books to help celebrate the big day. Not only do they make wonderful birthday presents, but they are actually about birthdays. Read them all leading up to your kid’s big day, and celebrate that next birthday in style.
