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
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.
If you’re looking for a spooky family game night, look no further than our list of monster-themed board games for the family. Discover our favorite monster games for kids of all ages, and help your kids’ imaginations come to life.
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.
Our Game of the Month is Ravensburger’s Horrified - a spectacular love letter to classic Universal movie monsters. If you’re looking for a spooky game to celebrate October and the Halloween season, you can’t go wrong with this one. This spooky cooperative board game is a new family favorite.
This month we’re giving away 3 brand new Halloween picture books! October is my favorite time of the year, and I always look forward to the new spooky stories that come out. So I’m equally excited to pass along the spooky fun to one of you!
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 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.
This month we are going to be giving away a copy of our favorite picture book of all time - Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen. It’s a modern masterpiece as far as I’m concerned. It features a wonderful role model and a despicable villain - and it feels just like a classic fairy tale.
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.
