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 [...]

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 [...]

Math is a necessary part of all of our lives and understanding the many concepts will help youngsters as they navigate through life. Here are recent picture books that explore the concepts of amount, time, shapes, comparisons and capacity.
Let’s begin with books that deal with numbers and explorations of problem solving. Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: [...]

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 [...]

Take a walk on the wild side and learn about animals in these outstanding non-fiction picture books. All of the books, except where indicated, are good for ages seven and up.
First, let’s look at Scholastic’s “Planet Earth” series.  The newest additions to these beautifully photographed books are:  Incredible Reptiles, Animals and Their Prey, Big World, [...]

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 [...]

February celebrates Black History and I’ve collected some outstanding books that will open minds and discussions for a long time!   The first two books are historical fiction that are geared for ages nine through adult.   The rest are picture books that are exhilarating and wonderful for all ages to enjoy.
A Thousand Never Evers, [...]