What a nice time of year to celebrate our dear fathers! Just as summer begins. Here are some great books to enjoy with dad as we enter summertime. Almost all of these books are picture books and are good for all ages unless otherwise indicated.
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April Celebrates Poetry
Poetry is a wonderful medium to showcase the world around us. The beauty of describing nature, animals, the sky, people and transportation can be done perfectly through the language of poetry. Poetry should be in every household and read out loud to, and by, children to be ultimately embraced and enjoyed. Here are some of the newest poetry books to add to your selection.
LDS Fiction: Spies, Intrigue and Suspense
Spies, intrigue, and suspense are long time favorites of readers. There's nothing else quite like sitting in a comfy chair snuggled before the fireplace with a tale of mystery and suspense in your hands---especially on a rainy, stormy day. Here are three such stories that are the perfect thing for these days of spring showers.
Blooming Picture Books For Spring
Springtime brings an abundance of wonderful books celebrating the beautiful outdoors. These picture books cover the spectrum of the season: weather, trees, plants, bugs, animals – and children. All of these books are perfect for ages three through eight, except where indicated.
LDS Fiction: My Personal Favorites
I read a lot of books. Most, but not all, are targeted for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some I like. Some are a silly waste of time. The ones I review for this column are the ones I enjoy enough to recommend to others. Once in awhile I find a book I think is particularly exceptional. These two memorable, top notch books are a couple of my personal faves!
Spring into Fiction
The following nine books are wonderful “page-turners” of fiction for kids ages nine and up. These books are a combination of fantasy, realistic fiction, mystery and more. They are just what your child will need to get, or stay, excited about reading.
LDS Fiction: Not Your Usual Regencies
Karen Tuft adds an unusual twist to her Regency novel, 'Wager for a Wife', while 'Escape to Everly Manor' rises well beyond the level of the usual Regency cliché story. Here are two novels that will please fans of the genre.
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