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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover the brand new picture book Best Day Ever - by debut picture book author Michael J. Armstrong. We interview the author and take a behind-the-scenes look at how fatherhood inspired this story of childhood imagination, and how he broke into the world of picture book publishing.
These are the picture books we’ve been really excited about in our house this month - a couple of beautiful books about being a mom, and a very powerful World War II story. Discover some great new books on Dad’s Bookshelf to share with your family.
