Here are some of the newest and best books about our faith for this Christmas Season.
The Mansion, 100th Anniversary Edition, by Henry Van Dyke, and gorgeously painted by Dan Burr, is an abridged picture book with the unabridged version found at the back of the book. This story, that was referred to by the Prophet [...]

Summer can be the perfect time to enhance and expand one’s interests without the pressures of school and homework. What better way to investigate these interests than through books. Here are just the books waiting for great discoveries! These are great for ages eight through adult.
The first group of books deals with building and creating. [...]

Our great nation is celebrating its birthday in a few days. Here is a collection of great historical books that help inform and bring to all a better appreciation for our America.
The first three books are geared more for teens and adults – but be warned:  they are so good that you’d better make time [...]

With the terrible calamity in Japan, as well as Spring arriving, I thought it might be a good idea to review books that help educate children about natural disasters, weather and the seasons. The first four books are non-fiction and are good for ages 7 through adult. The rest of the books are picture books [...]

Are you looking for some great fiction for your family to enjoy? Here are some outstanding books for families to enjoy reading together.
The Memory Bank, by Carolyn Coman, and illustrated by Rob Shepperson, is a unique blend of story and pictures that tell the tale of Hope and her search for her little sister, Honey. [...]

One of the best ways to help children better understand our world, as well as interest them in possible future livelihoods, is through books. Here are some outstanding books to help widen children’s (ages 5 and up) interest in the science arena.
Mythbusters: Science Fair Book, by Samantha Margles, features Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who [...]

Here are some outstanding historical fiction books that will bring to light the struggles, bravery and lifelong battles of people overcoming bigotry. These books are good for ages eight and up.
Forge, by Laurie Halse Anderson, is an enlightening story about life as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. Curzon is an escaped slave who joins [...]

It’s always surprising to me that youngsters can’t seem to read enough about dinosaurs. So here is a compilation of some of the best and newest picture books on the subject.
Let’s begin with books for the budding paleontologists up to the age of 7.  The “Little Scholastic” series for babies up to age 2 have a [...]

These wonderful books will surely help satisfy the great anticipation of this best season of the year!
The First Christmas: A Changing-Picture Book, by Sophy Williams, is the retelling of Baby Jesus with clever flaps that open and change the pictures in an over-sized book. The illustrations are beautifully painted in soft pastels.
Christmas in the Time [...]

Springtime brings about a variety of interesting weather. It also brings the renewal season full of blossoms and planting. Here is an assortment of books on this subject that will entice and teach children of all ages.
Science Kids: Weather, by Caroline Harris, has the typical bright photos and teachable illustrations that Kingfisher is so well [...]