Darkness falls early during the long winter months.  Here are some great picture books perfect to help settle little ones down to sleep.  All of these books are good for ages three to eight.

The World Champion of Staying Awake, by Sean Taylor, and painted with vivid beautiful water-colors by Jimmy Liao, is wonderfully executed [...]

Here are some wonderful gifts of books to give for Christmas that family members, young and old, will all love.
Let’s begin with pop-up and interactive books. Super Science:  Feel the Force!  Full of Pop-up Physics Fun!, by Tom Adams, and ingeniously illustrated by Thomas Flintham, is packed with inventive and interesting facts that are sure [...]

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 [...]

Here are some of the best picture books published during 2011 and could be, or should be, candidates for the Caldecott prize awarded in January.  With the exception of “Mirror”, which is good for all ages, all of these picture books are good for ages four to ten.

I Want My Hat Back, by Jon [...]

Here is a collection of picture books geared for ages four to eight which celebrates the importance of reading [with the exception of the last book].
Miss Smith Under the Ocean, by Michael Garland, is an adventure that takes reading to a level that actually becomes real.  When Miss Smith reads out loud to her class, [...]

School is right around the corner and what better way to gear up for the new year than with great picture books on the subject?  This is especially true for those going to school for the first time.  All of these books are good for ages four to ten unless otherwise indicated.
This School Year Will [...]

Settling young ones down after a full day of play can be challenging. And now with school right around the corner, getting back in the “bedtime on time” schedule can be difficult. So check out these great picture books to help lull those youngsters off to dreamland. All books are great for ages three to [...]

Summertime may be full of activities and when bedtime comes along, time may be short. Here are some clever picture books to read when kids are tired and perhaps mom and dad are too. All ages will enjoy reading or listening to these great books.
Franklin’s Big Dreams, by Davie Teague, and gloriously illustrated by Boris [...]

Kids love all modes of transportation, especially in books. Never mind that gas prices are through the roof.  At least we can read about how we reach destinations without having to use expensive fuel to get there. So even though summer and vacation time is almost here, take a break from the rising price at [...]

Another school year is soon coming to an end and I’ve gathered together some really terrific and unusual books that will be great for gifts and/or summer. These books (unless otherwise noted) are great for all ages.
I’ll begin with pop-out books. Matthey Reinhart and Robert Sabuda are two of the most renowned paper engineers in [...]