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 tagged ghost stories
Follow along as we interview picture book author and illustrator Cale Atkinson. Cale is the creator of several beautiful books - including the amazing Sir Simon: Super Scarer. It’s a family favorite, and our new favorite ghost story. Find out more about Cale’s inspirations and creative process, and what’s up next for Sir Simon.
This month we’re giving away a copy of our favorite ghost story - Sir Simon: Super Scarer by Cale Atkinson. It’s a beautiful story of friendship and legitimately funny - plus it’s a secret love letter to dozens of classic scary movies.
In the picture book Zen Ghosts, Stillwater the giant panda tells a spooky, ancient tale of a young couple in love. Stillwater is the recurring star of the Zen series by Jon J. Muth, and he always has beautiful and thought-provoking stories to tell to his friends.
Sir Simon: Super Scarer may be the best picture book about a ghost ever made. Cale Atkinson wrote that he has wanted to make a ghost story for a very long time. Passion can make all the difference in a work of art, and Atkinson’s passion here is clear.
