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’re looking for a new game to quench your thirst for head-to-head, strategic battles, Splendor Duel might be our favorite 2-player family board game yet.
Fayetteville, Arkansas will be participating in a nationwide shop local event centered around the Where’s Waldo? books published by Candlewick Press. Visit all of the participating stores, find waldo, and share your pictures on social media for a chance to win the grand prize!
Dad’s thoughts on the live action The Little Mermaid released by Disney in 2023. Does it live up to the original animated classic?
This month on Dad’s Bookshelf we’re featuring some oldies but goodies. Some of our favorite picture books of all time are on the list this time - and there’s quite a display of literary genius I’d say.
Magic Market from LOKI is our Game of the Month for May 2023. Buy and sell magical goods, remember what the customers are looking to buy, and come out on top as the best vendor at the magic market!
It’s time for summer reading! Download a free PDF copy of the 2023 Dad Suggests picture book summer reading list, and discover some of our very favorite picture books from the last 2 years.
Do your kids like to interact with their books during story time? Discover our list of the very best interactive picture books for kids - great kids books that break the 4th wall and make you a part of the story.
Candy Land gets a lot of hate from parents, but is the criticism unfounded? It’s time for me to defend this colorful classic board game - because I think it’s better than the credit it gets.
Rooby’s ABCs is a great gameschooling game from SimplyFun for practicing your ABCs with little ones. Designed by world-famous Reiner Knizia, Rooby’s ABCs is both educational and delightful.
In our house my wife and I use board games to decide who folds the laundry. What other board game battles can we do to decide household chores with our significant others and our kids?
We’re featuring three beautiful new picture books on Dad’s Bookshelf this week - including a perfect new Easter book, and the latest from the dream team of Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson.
Team Digger is a cooperative coding game for children and it’s our Game of the Month. You can use these cute doggies to teach your kids about coding, and practice spatial reasoning, planning, and visualization too.
Use these tips to help set yourself up for a successful family game night! Playing games together is an activity worth prioritizing, and the family bonding it can provide is not to be taken for granted!
The beautiful picture books on Dad’s Bookshelf for March 2023 are all brand new releases, and they all do a beautiful job reflecting on life, death, and our impact on loved ones and the world around us.
Family game night is a tradition with more benefits than meets the eye. Not only are games great for kids in many ways, but the quality family time is invaluable as well.
It’s time for the picture book event of the year! It’s the 2023 Dad Suggests Picture Book Bracket! Fill out your bracket, and enter your picks for a chance to win 4 books from the bracket! Which picture book will end up the champion this year?
Reign of Dragoness is our favorite card game from Grandpa Beck’s yet - and that’s saying a lot! Read about why we think this family game of playing sets and getting rid of your cards is an instant classic.
