Are you looking for some great books to inspire and enrich your graduate?These outstanding books will motivate and enliven grad...
Mother's Day is right around the corner and it's a special time of year for me because my sweet mom is thriving and doing well ...
It's spring time and the trees and flowers are in bloom. It's the most beautiful and interesting weather time of the year! Here...
This is the last review this month dedicated to one of the most elegant visages in language: poetry. These picture books beg to...
April is poetry month. The following poetry books should be read out loud to, and by, kids of all ages which would help deepen ...
April is Poetry Month and this review celebrates one of my favorite types of books that all ages can enjoy! The placement and ...
General Conference time brings some outstanding new books that help elevate and inspire families....
I want to direct this review to the outstanding contributions from Deseret Book Company. This company is above and beyond any o...
This week's review is filled with books that help transition readers from leveled books to chapter books. These books have stor...
Helping youngsters read books that they can enjoy while progressing as a reader is a great goal for parents, teachers and famil...
Last week I reviewed outstanding books for newborns, babies and toddlers. This week I conclude my review for babies with intere...
The best time to help youngsters capture the love of books and reading is when they are new to this world. The strong bond betw...
Non-fiction books, and some historical fiction, are excellent tools to teach young people about our America's past. These books...
President's Day is a perfect holiday to reflect back on great presidents, historical events and American heroes. All but the la...
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and what a perfect time to show others that you care about them. Here are some lovel...
The Newbery and Caldecott awards were recently announced and some winners were surprising and some were books I guessed would b...
What better time to read about long dark nights than at bedtime? Here are some new and entertaining picture books on the subje...
Long dark cold nights are a great time to get comfortable by a fire and read a great fiction book. Most of these newly publishe...
Winter is definitely here and so is all the outside fun ready to be enjoyed by young and old. Here are some outstanding books o...
Now that 2012 is over, it's time for my favorite picks for kids ages nine and older. I am sure that several of these books will...
Christmas time is a wonderful time to give others books that show your love for them as illustrated throughout our Savior's lif...
A look at two new beautifully illustrated Christmas books that will delight young and old Christmas readers....
I can't think of another picture book more perfect than "The Nativity" for our cherished Christmas time of year, or better yet ...
LDS books about doctrine, history and inspiration are perfect gift. Here are some outstanding new LDS books that will surely be...
It's time to get those special presents for loved ones and what better type of present than BOOKS!...
It's a continual problem to find books for kids that are so good that it keeps them reading clear to the end....
If you are looking for fiction books to excite and instill a lifelong love of reading, here is a nice variety of genre that are...
These outstanding new books that will surely encourage kids, ages nine and up, to capture the love and joy of reading. The last...
I've been saving some great picture books for this annual occasion, so get ready for fun, funny and entertaining Halloween book...
Halloween is quickly approaching and what better way to get in the mood of the holiday than with some books of thrills and chil...
Are you looking for just the right amount of “scare” in a fiction book or perhaps a fun Halloween picture book for your you...
These new books encompass reading for enjoyment – along with inspiration and information –and will engage young and old. I'...
Now that the nights are getting longer and Daylight Savings time is ending next month, it's time to get in the routine of readi...
I'd be willing to bet that many of you have fond memories of picture books you either read to your youngster, or books being re...
Are you looking for great books for your older child? Here are some outstanding books that will be difficult to put down and I...
Now that school's back in session it's time to get back into learning, listening and doing well in school. Here are several boo...
Here are some outstanding books to help initiate thought and motivate the reader to create by writing down his or her thoughts....
Many of these early chapter books are the first in planned new series. They are all excellent reads and most likely will entice...
Are you looking for easy books to help your young reader experience reading success? These books begin with emergent readers an...
School is right around the corner and what better way to prepare your 2 to 5 year old child on the basics than with these great...
The 2012 London Summer Olympics garners high interest in sports here in America. Following an amazing book that introduces read...
The long, hot days are here and what better way to cool off than by reading about all aspects of summer: bugs and animals, the ...
Here are more great books geared for ages nine and up, unless otherwise stated, that kids will not want to stop reading. So let...
Are you looking for some great fiction books for your age nine and older child to read during the summer?...
Summertime equates to getting outside and driving to places of interest – or just for vacation. It's also the time that traf...
Independence Day is a great time to appreciate our blessed country and reflect on all who have sacrificed their lives to help m...
Fathers come in all shapes, sizes and personalities – and they are priceless and a valued treasure. Here are books that celeb...
Here are my top picks of fiction books geared for kids nine and older from this past school year, with the exception of the las...
Reading about life far away from one’s own life can help teach tolerance, understanding and compassion for others that might...
Summer is right around the corner and so is more time to relax and read. Here are some out-standing newly published books geare...
Here are some outstanding new books that will not only entertain, but enlighten a new graduate's way to his or her new life, wh...
We all love our moms and what a perfect day to celebrate what we should be doing all year with Mother's Day! Here are some outs...
What child doesn't love a big picture book about dinosaurs and large reptiles? Check out these books guaranteed to capture a ch...
Are you looking for excellent books about animals? Here are several non-fiction books good for all ages that I will categorize ...
With the recent 100 year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, here are some books on that subject, and other remarkable n...
It's that time of year again for critters of all sizes and shapes to appear outside – for better or worse. Here are some book...
Poetry is an elegant and creative demonstration showcasing the beauty of our language! Here is a collection of a variety of new...
LDS books can be uplifting, enlightening and entertaining. Here are some outstanding books for families, parents and young adul...
A nice assortment of books for children ages 9+, that love to read, and their parents will enjoy too! ...
The previous three weeks I have concentrated on reviewing great books for new readers. Now it's time for outstanding books for ...
This is the last of three reviews geared for new readers....
This week, I'm reviewing new early chapter books which include fewer pictures, more words and smaller font....
This is the first of 3 reviews for the newest readers. This week will concentrate on beginning books with few words, large font...
With the current publicity surrounding the Presidential candidate contenders, books about our country and its history can help ...
What better way to reveal your true feelings on Valentines Day about that special person than through these wonderful picture b...
This month is celebrating “Black History” and one of the best ways to celebrate it is by reading outstanding literature tha...
The coveted national book awards have just been announced!...
Darkness falls early during the long winter months. Here are some great picture books perfect to help settle little ones down ...
Chilly days are here with cold temperatures and wet, snowy grounds all around....
Last year – 2011 – was a great year for great children’s books! ...
Here are some wonderful gifts of books to give for Christmas that family members, young and old, will all love....
Here are some of the newest and best books about our faith for this Christmas season....
What a great time of the year to give books for gifts. Here is a collection of books about, and for, the Christmas season. The ...
Here are some of the best picture books published during 2011 and could be, or should be, candidates for the Caldecott prize a...
Read these books to your nine-year-old and older and visions of sugar plums will dance in their heads. Pure delight in reading...
Here is a collection of picture books geared for ages four to eight which celebrates the importance of reading....
With the end of Daylight Savings Time, this is now the perfect time of year to snuggle up by the fireplace and read a good book...
Sometimes books about great people make great books that can be a great access to motivating great success....
Autumn time is full of color, costumes and books. Here are some great books on the subject....
These picture books may not actually scare kids ages four and up, but they'll sure enjoy reading them over and over again....
Here are some perfect picture and fiction books that will surely help put you in the mood for this fun holiday!...
Everyone likes a scary story and a good mystery, right? October brings out the stories that might keep us up at night. Here are...
Check out some great new books, perfect for general conference time, and geared for an assortment of ages....
How can you miss with a book called Silly Milly?...
On the prowl for the can’t-put-down books for upper elementary, Meridian’s children’s books reviewer found these top pick...
Mathematics can be a challenge to some kids and here are some excellent books to help them understand amounts, balances, money ...
Then mind your manners. Here’s some help....
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?...
With school around the corner, it may be tough to get the kids back on a bedtime schedule. Here are books to help lull youngst...
Summer is quickly coming to an end as kids are gearing up for school to start. So here are some great last reads to pine away t...
Summer can be the perfect time to enhance and expand one’s interests without the pressures of school and homework. Here are j...
Picture books can inspire even when you think you're too tired to read....
These books about animals have beautiful photos or paintings. ...
Entice your nine-and-older children to read with these tantalizing page-turners....
Our great nation is celebrating its birthday in a few days. Here is a collection of great historical books that help inform and...
Kids who love sports will also love these fun books about sports....
Dads like to read aloud to their children, too!...
Fun reading for kids for those long summer hours....
Help your children catch the reading bug with these new favorites....
Summer is almost here but that shouldn’t stop the progress of youngsters on the road to reading. Here is a list of the newest...
Never mind that gas prices are through the roof. At least we can read about how we reach destinations without having to use ex...
Great books to launch with....
Mom’s big day is almost here, so why not celebrate it with some great picture books that are all about her?...
The Most Amazing Hide-and-Seek Alphabet Book and other fantastic ABC’s....
Go to places of mystery, suspense and adventure. Great new fiction for ages nine to adult. ...
Some really terrific and unusual books will be great gifts or the upcoming summer. ...
Poetry is a wonderful way of displaying words artistically, uniquely and with space....
Books that inspire—some for children, some for adults....
Here are books to educate children on natural disasters, weather and seasons....
Here are some delightful recommendations to read aloud with your family....
One of the best ways to help children better understand our world, as well as interest them in possible future livelihoods, is ...
Get ready for some of the most unique, informative and entertaining books geared for, and about, babies....
Here are some outstanding historical fiction books that will bring to light the struggles, bravery and lifelong battles of peop...
President’s Day brings about a better appreciation for America’s great leaders of the past, as well as highlighting the tre...
The day of celebrating love will soon be here, and what better way of showing your love for your little ones than through books...
Children just can’t seem to get enough of dinosaurs....
Here are some outstanding new publications to delve into while the days are short and the nights are long....
The renowned Newbery and Caldecott awards were announced last week and here they are....
Hurrah! Many of the classic picture books you remember are being reissued this year. ...
2010 produced a bumper crop of children’s fiction. ...
Here are some wonderful new books that are perfect gift giving ideas and great for all ages....
These wonderful books will surely help satisfy the great anticipation of this best season of the year!...
New books for families including Christmas with the Prophets....
Here are some of the best books of the year for ages nine and up....
It’s quite remarkable that a sequel to a book such as “A Little Princess” can be as great, but it truly is! And the pict...
Books can teach young and old. And these picture books are also most enjoyable. ...
Tricks and treats are most abundant in these chapter books for ages nine and older, making it my last installment for Halloween...
Halloween is the time of year for creepy, crawly, spooky, and fun picture books. Here are some perfect books full of pumpki...
Halloween’s coming and so are some magical, mysterious or somewhat spooky books....
Good books can help to heal the heart, especially when life is difficult, sad or challenging...
Just in time for General Conference weekend, a bushel full of delight from LDS authors....
Pictures that delight a child are what makes some books become favorites....
Are you looking for some great fiction books to read out loud to family members before bedtime?...
Enchant the babies in your life with some new books they’ll love....
Books that will enchant your children are on Holly’s list....
Fall is around the corner and that means it's also back to school time. So how about some great books on the subject?...
Fall is around the corner and that means it's also back to school time. So how about some great books on the subject?...
For those kids who love sports—and you want to love reading—here are some books about sports....
Here are kids' books so delicious they won't put them down....
Summertime is full of nature's surprises. I've compiled some great picture books about bugs, small critters, gardens, farm anim...
Fresh ideas for when your child is ready to move on to the exciting, new word of chapter books....
Want to help your new or emerging reader during these long days of summer? Here are some ideas....
Reading is an adventure that takes us from the youngest age all the way through to our oldest ages. Help your child take notic...
Here are some outstanding new books that go right along with Independence Day....
Picture books can be fun and quick reading, especially during summer months when outside activities fill family schedules....
Father's Day is upon us, and here are some great picture books that pay tribute to grand ol' dad....
If you still haven't found enough books to keep the kiddies occupied for the summer, this batch of winners is sure to please yo...
Summer is right around the corner (unless you live in Northern Utah, where winter seems to be here to stay) so it's time to sto...
Words, or books of advice, are the best kind of graduation present for those who are moving on to the next level....
You'll love every recipe in Julie Badger Jensen's The Essential Mormon Cookbook....
Graduation is just around the corner and that could apply to kids and adults of all ages. Here are some books to inspire, infor...
Graduation is just around the corner and that could apply to kids and adults of all ages. Here are some books to inspire, infor...
You'll love every recipe in Julie Badger Jensen's The Essential Mormon Cookbook....
Holly recommends two new books for children to celebrate being an American....
Holly recommends two new books for children to celebrate being an American....
Here are recent picture books that explore the concepts of amount, time, shapes, comparisons and capacity....
