There aren’t many forms of common life experiences that can last throughout our entire lives. But reading a book does last. It’s an adventure that takes us from the youngest age all the way through to our oldest ages. This adventure also involves parents and children together and can create a bond so strong that it lasts forever. [...]

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 [...]

Words, or books of advice, are the best kind of graduation present for those who are moving on to the next level. These books are great for all ages except where noted. So take my advice and give a book to that graduate – no matter which level or school they are graduating from.
Fu Finds [...]

Graduation is coming up for kids of different ages and at different stages in their lives. Here are some great uplifting books to help celebrate this grand time and for all ages to learn from and enjoy.
I Can Be Anything, by Jerry Spinelli, and illustrated by Jimmy Liao, poses many unique and creative job and [...]

LDS Spring Conference brings anticipation, renewal, direction and inspiration. It’s always even more special when Easter occurs during these talks from our great leaders. I’ve gathered some great books for kids that are all by LDS authors.
The first two are picture books that are geared for ages 4 through 8 and perfect for this time [...]

February celebrates Black History Month and I’ve collected some outstanding new literature to help us all appreciate this rich heritage as well as understand and learn from our past mistakes. The first three books are especially good for ages 9 and up.
This first book just won the coveted Newbery Honor award a few weeks ago. [...]

Presidents’ Day reminds us to appreciate those great presidents that sacrificed much to help keep our wonderful country free and strong. Here are some of the newest and most outstanding books on the subject. All of these books are good for all ages.
Presidents’ Day, by Anne Rockwell, and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell, is a simple [...]

It’s an exciting new year and here are some great books to help with personal improvement and goals that are good for all ages. I’m also including winter picture books that are good for ages 4 and up, except for the last book that is geared for ages 9 and up.
I’m always looking for books [...]

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, [...]

LDS Semi-Annual General Conference is coming up and that provides inspiration, encouragement and motivation to live better lives.  So what could be better than reading books that do the same thing?  I’ve assembled an assortment of books that will not only inspire, but also books by LDS authors that are most enjoyable to read.
Let’s begin [...]