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
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 family board games that test your memory. These family games are perfect for gameschooling and exercising your brain without even realizing it. Many of these beloved games encourage storytelling as well, and they’re a great choice for family game night.
Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion is a brand new family escape room from The OP, and it’s perfect for family game night. The combination of a great story, innovative design, and the beloved familiar faces of the Mystery Gang make this our very deserving game of the month.
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.
What are you supposed to do if you want to play chess with your kids but you are much better? What are the best ways to level the playing field without losing on purpose? Discover how to play a fair and engaging battle of chess against anyone.
There are three brand-new picture books on Dad’s Bookshelf this month, and they feature some of our favorite themes of all time - like fear, nostalgia, love, and the innocence of childhood. Make sure to check out these beautiful books and see why we love them so much.
LEGO Super Mario brings your LEGO set to life with incredibly innovative and creative interactivity. LEGO Mario engages kids with their LEGO kits like never before while still inspiring creativity and relying on their imagination to really bring playtime to life. It’s a real no-brainer for LEGO and Mario fans.
Discover the best family board games for learning and practicing shapes with your children. Gameschooling is a fun and engaging way to learn, and the games on this list will definitely help reinforce the names and appearance of basic shapes for your little ones.
Nobody Likes a Goblin is a fantasy picture book by Ben Hatke that explores the themes of friendship, empathy, and belonging. Goblin is an endearing character that has a lot to teach kids about judging a book by its cover, and Ben Hatke crafts another beautiful fantasy world.
Have you ever stopped to consider how often you say no to your child’s requests to play - whether you have a good reason or not. Take the Say-Yes Challenge and spend more quality time playing with your kids for your benefit and theirs.
Discover the new cartoons that I love to watch just as much as my kids do. Stream these fantasy shows that feature spectacular world-building and some of the best creativity and imagination you can find. Bond with the kids and find your new favorite show.
The Legend of the Wendigo is a spooky board game for the family that is perfect for a campout. It will challenge your memory, and it will spark the imagination of your kids. Can you catch the Wendigo before it’s too late?
Dad’s Bookshelf this month features a trio of very funny picture books. And all three were released very recently too. Find a new feel-good story to share with your family and take a closer look at the picture books our family has been enjoying this month.
Public schools are a vital pillar of our society, and they provide many children with enriching opportunities they would never have. Whether you’re considering homeschooling for the first time during the pandemic, or whether you’ve homeschooled for years - it’s worth considering if you might still be able to support your local schools at the same time.
Dad’s Bookshelf this month is filled with dads putting on a masterclass of dadding. There are some true fatherly role models on display in these picture books, and they expertly blend comedy with sincerity.
Discover the best board games for 4-year-olds on family game night. Our series of the best board games for kids of all ages continues with this list of the top 10 board games for 4-year-olds.
Knights Club is a series of interactive RPG comic books in the Comic Quests collection from Quirk Books. Spend an afternoon with your kids using your imagination gathered together around a book. Pick your path and choose your own adventure.
