Independence Day has to be the best day for not only celebrating the birth our great country, but also for remembering, appreciating and honoring all those who have served our country by protecting the freedoms we enjoy.  Here are two books that I especially enjoyed because the real life stories demonstrate bravery in the military [...]

Father’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate “dear old dad” than with some cool picture books for ages 4 through 8?  The last two books are activity books that are especially good for scouts and their dads. Let’s begin with books from two different and funny viewpoints.
If I Were [...]

This President’s Day is especially important because it’s also been 200 years since the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.   So here are some of the best books about our past presidents.   The first three books are great for ages 9 through 12.
My Brother Abe:   Sally Lincoln’s Story , by Harry Mazer, is [...]

Give a little love this Valentine’s Day by giving books about friendship and love.   Here is a list of some wonderful new picture books that help to promote a holiday that celebrates the important things in life.
I’m going to start out with the tiniest book, but believe me, it’s packed with a treasure worth [...]

Are you looking for last minute gifts?   Well, look no further.   I’ve compiled some outstanding books that will surely complete your Christmas list.
I’ll begin with some of the best non-fiction books from this past year that all ages will definitely enjoy.   Atlas of the Universe , by Dr. Mark A. Garlick, is [...]

Christmas time always brings about some wonderful books on the subject.   Here are some picture books to learn from, and some to just enjoy reading to your youngsters.   Let’s begin with meaningful books to share.
The esteemed Maya Angelou has a beautifully written and illustrated Christmas Poem, Amazing Peace . This poem was [...]

Christmas time is the perfect time to give books for gifts.   Here are some of the year’s best pop-up books, and other extraordinary books, that will greatly please your gift recipient.
Yellow Square , by David A. Carter, is an enigmatic book full of the most amazing creations of paper structured to pop out, twirl, [...]

Are you looking for a great gift written by various LDS authors?   Here are some outstanding books that will be perfect to find under the Christmas tree.
Christmas Rose , by Robyn Buttars, is a smallish sized book with a huge heart.   It’s a one-of-a-kind book that cuts across age boundaries limiting it to [...]

Fall is the season of great changes, great beauty and great books on the subject of fall.   Here is a collection of some wondrous picture books celebrating autumn.
In November , by Cynthia Rylant, and illustrated by Jill Kastner, depicts the sounds, sights and even smells of this month as winter approaches.   [...]

Kids love three things about Halloween:   candy, costumes and being scared – but not too much.   So here’s my last edition in 2008 to the best of Halloween books that are fun to read – and just a little frightening.
The first four books are geared for ages 9 and older.   There’s a [...]