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An Acrostic Poem In Honor of Ada Lovelace

October 17, 2015December 4, 2017Natalie Zaman1

An ode to Ada Lovelace along with the debut of a new picture book featuring the Victorian scientist.

3 Picture Books Starring Girls Who Love Science

October 17, 2015December 4, 2017Kelly Knox1

Here are three great picture book finds with science superstars who know how to have fun while learning about the scientific method. (Didn’t think that was possible, did you?)

Looking For New Young Books?

September 1, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel4

Looking for some new books for your younger kids? Like dinosaurs, pirates, or robots? Then check out these three new titles!

3 Picture Books for Grammar Geeks

August 15, 2015December 3, 2017Kelly Knox1

These picture books picks aren’t for the kids this time: They’re for all the parents out there who are unabashed grammar geeks!

'Mummy Cat' Won't Scare the Sphinx Out of Kids

July 21, 2015December 3, 2017Kelly Knox

‘Mummy Cat’ is an excellent introduction to ancient Egyptology with a simple story with another tale hidden within.

Tinker, Pilot, Maker, Oh My! 3 Picture Books Starring Girls Who Love to Build

July 6, 2015December 15, 2017Kelly Knox

Here are three charming picture book picks featuring girls who love to tinker, fix, build, and make.

Support Floral Frolic on Kickstarter, a cute fox story with beautiful watercolor art.

‘Floral Frolic’: A Beautiful New Picture Book on Kickstarter

June 5, 2015December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin

One of Ariane’s favorite artists from last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Cari Corene, is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for an adorable picture book she co-authored and co-illustrated with Amanda Coronado. Here’s an interview with these talented ladies.

GeekMom Ariane shares her favorite picture books library finds recently.

My Favorite Picture Books Right Now: June 2015

June 4, 2015December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin1

A list of favorite picture books library finds about learning to find yourself, having confidence in your big plans, exploring your passions, and much more, plus a couple of non-fiction books exploring women’s rights through history.

Interview for Dragons Beware!

May 7, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

The adventure continues! Check out the latest Claudette the fearless story in Dragon’s Beware! An interview with the creators.

GeekMom Ariane rants about anthropomorphised animals and the need for more picture book biographies

“Remember, Your Audience Is Only Five Years Old” and Other Fallacies About Children Literature

April 20, 2015December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin3

This is what happens when a geek mom gets ticked off about people underestimating children.

Our Favorite Picture Books About Cats

April 18, 2015December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin

Sometimes calm, sometimes neurotic… The GeekMoms share their favorite picture books about these soft and often eccentric companions.

GeekMom Ariane's favorite picture book library finds this month: Sparky!, The Pet Dragon, Poor Doreen, and No One Saw

My Favorite Picture Books Right Now: March 2015

March 17, 2015December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin

This month’s favorites taught us about perspective, facing things with the right attitude, and a few Chinese characters.

Tickle the Hulk—and Your Kid’s Funny Bone—in Marvel’s Shake to Assemble

March 6, 2015December 15, 2017Kelly Knox

Shake to Assemble will get kids giggling as they get hands-on with every page of this highly entertaining picture book.

Julia's House for Lost Creatures. Image credit: First Second

My Favorite Picture Books… Right Now

February 11, 2015December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin6

Looking for new picture books to read? Ariane has suggestions from her family’s current favorites!

Tea Without Princesses

January 18, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel4

Tea parties don’t have to be about sparkles and lace. Here are some picture books to liven up your tea party for all genders and styles.

This Book Just Ate My Dog!

October 16, 2014December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Interactive and silly, This Book Just Ate My Dog! will be a winner for a younger read aloud.

Cowboys Vs…Dinosaurs?

October 3, 2014December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel2

In Kid Sheriff and The Terrible Toads, a band of outlaws are terrorizing an old-west town with cow-kissin’, and chili insultin’. It’s up to Kid Sheriff, and his knowledge of dinosaurs to save the day!