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
Dad’s Bookshelf for May is full of amazing books that we’ve fallen in love with. The art in all of these picture books is utterly spectacular - and a full range of emotions is on display: a little spooky, a little funny, and a bit of love and empathy to be had as well.
How can we fix the public school system in America? We have a conveyor belt style of learning and focus too much on high-stakes testing. How do we offer all students the same opportunity to pursue their interests and discover their talents?
Pusheen the Cat: Purrfect Pick Card Game from Ravensburger is our game of the month for April. Not only is it aesthetically cute and adorable, but it’s a great family board game that’s fun and engaging for the entire family.
Parents that grew up in the 90s are going to love Paramount Plus. The new streaming service has finally made it possible to enjoy some of the classic hits of the golden age of Nickelodeon that they grew up with.
This month on Dad’s Bookshelf we have a wide variety of books. We’re featuring a picture book biography about Banksy, a hilarious graphic novel, and a beautiful picture book about imagination and empathy.
Discover our favorite riddles, logic puzzles, and brain teaser videos from TED-Ed. These exercises in logic are fun and engaging, and an excellent challenge at home or in the classroom.
If you’re looking for a good family board game to put into an Easter basket, you’re probably limited by size. Discover our favorite small board games for kids that are also a good fit for baskets - and feature a focus on cute animals and bright colors that are perfect for Easter.
Our Game of the Month for March is LOKI’s Detective Charlie - a cooperative deduction game for the whole family. Talk to witnesses, analyze the clues, rule out potential suspects, and solve 6 different crimes together with the kids.
Milo Imagines the World is a beautiful new picture book that helps combat stereotypes and build empathy. It was made by the same team that created Last Stop on Market Street, and there’s no doubt it will be an important and powerful book for many kids in the world.
Discover our very favorite board games for age 6. Our exploration of the best board games for every age continues with 6-year-olds, and these are definitely some of our favorite family games of all time.
This month on Dad’s Bookshelf we have 3 picture books that appeal to our interests and sensibilities in a big way. Lots of fantasy adventures are to be had, and tons of empathy is on display. And the very best picture book of 2021 might even be included.
“Would You Rather?” is a fun game to play that appeals to our kids’ sense of humor and their creativity as well. Discover some of our family’s favorite “would you rather?” questions - and then use that imagination and start making up some of your own.
If you’re looking for that special gift for a Harry Potter fan, whether young or old, we are here to help. Currently deep into our son’s Harry Potter obsession, we are full of wizarding world gift ideas. Books, games, toys, replicas - you’ll be sure to find something special for any Potterhead on this gift guide.
This month on Dad’s Bookshelf we have three books with love and empathy at their heart - and we didn’t even plan it for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy discovering the great picture books our family has been loving in February 2021.
Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle is a remarkable cooperative deck-building game for the whole family. The game grows and evolves as you beat each level, and the years line up perfectly with the books. And we’ve spent more time on it together than any other game in our house.
Take the pledge and do your part to expose the kids in your life to 5 stories a day. Discover literacy resources that are there to help when book availability or time is an issue - and start closing the million word gap today. All kids deserve the lifelong benefits this gift comes packaged with.
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.
If you are on the lookout for cat-themed family games to please all the cat lovers in your life, look no further. These are the best cat-themed board and card games for your next family game night - sure to please your feline overlords.
