Father’s Day is coming up and here are some great picture books that pay tribute to grand ol’ dad.
Testing the Ice: A True Story about Jackie Robinson, by daughter Sharon Robinson, and beautifully painted by Kair Nelson, takes you through the story of how Jackie had the courage to overcome racism in baseball by becoming [...]

Summer is right around the corner (unless you live in Northern Utah and winter seems to be here to stay) so it’s time to stock up on some great books to relax with and read alone or with your family. All of these books are good for ages nine and older, except for the last [...]

It’s Spring and there are baby animals everywhere. So why not celebrate this renewing season with books about animals? Most of these new publications are about pets, and are picture books. But, I’ll begin with some great fiction books geared for ages eight and older.
A Dog Called Kitty, by Bill Wallace, is told through Ricky’s [...]

Are you looking for a great fiction book to get your nine or older child excited to read? I’ve read and reviewed some outstanding books that they will not want to put down – as well as being great for parents to read out loud to families.
Let’s begin with some realistic and historical fiction books. [...]

I am continuing my picks of great new fiction books. These books are all good for ages 9 and up. So sit by the warmth of a fire, a cup of cocoa and enjoy one of these delightful and well written books with your family by your side.
Zoobreak, by Gordon Korman, has all of the [...]

I’m always looking for great fiction books for older kids and adults to enjoy. Here are some of the best books that have recently been published and that are geared for ages 9 and older. The mixed genre should have an appeal for everyone.
The Postcard, by Tony Abbott, is a great mystery involving an old [...]

Do you ever wonder about the rest of Humpty Dumpty’s family? Or how about a Cajun version of the Three Little Pigs? Here are some familiar children’s picture book tales – only with a twist. These books are good for ages 3 through 8.
Let’s start with The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark [...]

If you live in Northern Utah, you’ll wonder what happened to fall after experiencing the snowfall this mid-week. But this week’s review celebrates “Signs of Fall” as well as interesting weather during this time of year through picture books that are good for ages 4 through 8.
Leaf Trouble, by Jonathan Emmett, and illustrated by Caroline [...]

Girls’ books are often easy to spot because they’re covered in pink.  Here are some pretty and pink picture books, along with a few chapter books, that – for the most part – follow that suite.
Let’s begin with the chapter books that are good for ages 8 through 12.  The Quail Club, by Carolyn Marsden, [...]

Spring has sprung and the birds are coming back.  Animals and insects are coming out and the trees and ground are changing color.  What better way to celebrate this new and growing season than with reading great picture books on the subject.
Let’s begin with a great book that will have you grabbing a tissue.  Sneezy [...]