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13 Books to Teach Children About Protesting and Activism

January 22, 2017December 11, 2017Jackie Reeve11

Activism can be a hard thing to define to young children. Keep the conversation going with these books that help explain and demonstrate what it’s all about.

Delight your child's imagination and creativity with 'I Am Jim Henson', the latest addition to Brad Meltzer's 'Ordinary People Change the World' series.

‘I Am Jim Henson’ Is Here… and It’s Fantastic!

January 11, 2017December 11, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley2

Delight your child’s imagination and creativity with ‘I Am Jim Henson,’ the latest addition to Brad Meltzer’s ‘Ordinary People Change the World’ series.

Encourage Kindness at Home with This Fantastic Book

December 19, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Books are powerful. It is wonderful when you can find a book that changes your family forever. Today, I’d like to talk about one of those books.

Some of the books in this post are sitting behind me. Some of them are waiting to be wrapped. One's a library book.

2016 Book Gifting: Yet Another Suggestion List!

December 13, 2016December 15, 2017Amy Weir

I somehow missed submitting any suggestions for the official GeekMom Gift Guide on Books. Nor did I submit to the GeekDad list. But here I had planned a whole library program around gift book suggestions, and it seemed like too much good information to waste. My program focused on books published in 2016 that we […]

Delight Preschoolers With ‘Tinyville Town’

November 2, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Delight your preschooler with the ‘Tinyville Town’ series by Brian Biggs. The community will remind you of Richard Scarry meets Mr. Rogers!

Taming ‘The Snurtch’

October 25, 2016December 15, 2017Amy Weir

Sean Ferrell’s picture book ‘The Snurtch,’ rather than being another “scapegoat imaginary friend” story, validates the experiences of kids who struggle to keep their emotions in check, opening up discussions to get help.

‘The Happiest Book Ever’ Puts Anytime Sunshine in Your Hands

October 17, 2016December 9, 2017Kelly Knox

If your family’s days are in need of a little bit of sunshine, you can always find it in the pages of Bob Shea’s The Happiest Book Ever.

Interior spread from 'Go Away, Big Green Monster!' by Ed Emberley. Image: Little, Brown and Company.

Go Away, Big Green Monster: Storytime Bravery for Grownup Anxiety

October 17, 2016December 9, 2017Amy Weir

A bag full of picture books on the subject of bravery helped me stand strong in a world where the news is a constant battery of things to fear.

My favorite library finds of July2016. Image credit: Ariane Coffin

My Favorite Read-Aloud Books Right Now: July 2016

July 13, 2016December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin2

Our random grab bag of library books this month ended up containing multiple books with characters who get eaten! Still, they ended up being some of favorite read-alouds this month!

sharks, shark book, picture books, shark week

Shark Week for Little Kids

June 26, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

June 26th marks the beginning of the Discover Channel’s annual and much-anticipated Shark Week. My children love to learn about sharks. Over the years, we have amassed quite the collection of shark-related reads!

Using Books to Ignite Your Child’s Imagination

June 22, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

As a bookworm and homeschooling mom, I absolutely love a good read aloud. I always know I’ve picked a good one when my children reenact the book once the book has ended. Together, they travel to a world of play and imagination. The story fuels their interactions and sparks their creativity.

I thought it would be fun to share three of our family’s recent favorites. These read alouds are fairly new to us, and yet already well-worn. Each of these titles ignite creativity and imagination in my children. I hope your children love them too!

My favorite read-alouds this month. Image credit: Ariane Coffin.

My Favorite Read-Aloud Books Right Now: June 2016

June 16, 2016December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin

Our favorites picture books included stories monsters under the bed, mimes, writer’s block, and unruly fathers. Plus, we got to read a new graphic novel about alien abduction and a spunky little girl.

Entice Busy Toddlers With Irresistible Read-Alouds

June 8, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

As parents, we all know how important it is to read aloud to our children daily. Still, I will be the first to admit that it can be tough to reel in raucous toddlers. How do you get busy little bodies to sit still for a read aloud?

How ‘How This Book Was Made’ Was Made

April 4, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox1

If your kids are curious about how books are made, or hope to be an author or artist themselves one day, keep an eye out for ‘How This Book Was Made’ this September.

GeekMom Ariane features her family's favorite read-aloud books this month.

My Favorite Read-Aloud Books Right Now: March 2016

March 7, 2016December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin

My library finds this month, including everything from picture books about having a can-do attitude to graphic novels strangely reminiscent of Doctor Who.

8 Funny Picture Books for Guaranteed Guffaws

January 19, 2016December 7, 2017Kelly Knox

Here’s a cheat sheet of books proven to give kids the giggles.

GeekMom Recommends: Christmas Picture Books

December 22, 2015December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

Some of my favorite Christmas-themed picture books that I hope you might enjoy adding to your own library.

Our favorite read-alouds this month! Image credit: Ariane Coffin.

My Favorite Read-Aloud Books Right Now: December 2015

December 14, 2015December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin

This month my family’s favorite read-alouds cover some reverse psychology about potatoes, sloths that have to “go,” Christmas bots, and spatial thinking skills!

Why You and Your Children Should Read a Book With No Words

November 14, 2015December 4, 2017Amy Weir6

Far from pointless, wordless picture books offer the opportunity for readers to understand a story beyond decoding letters, to develop their own narratives, to sharpen observational skills, and to immerse themselves in many styles of visual art.

My favorite read-alouds this month. Collage by Ariane Coffin.

My Favorite Read-Aloud Books Right Now: October 2015

October 20, 2015December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin

This month our favorite library finds cover everything from evolution to cuteness, picture books to graphic novels!