Word Wednesday: “5 Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime”
‘5 Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime’ reinvents non-fiction, parceling up the wonders of sleep and nighttime for children everywhere.
Continue Reading‘5 Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime’ reinvents non-fiction, parceling up the wonders of sleep and nighttime for children everywhere.
Continue ReadingWhether you want to eat in 1985, 1955, 1885 or that 2015 that never happened, the ‘Back to the Future: Hill Valley Cookbook’ has you covered.
Continue Reading‘The Thief on the Winged Horse’ is a gothic-tinged novel about sorcerous dollmakers. It’s gorgeous and compelling from beginning to end.
Continue Reading‘Space Maps’ is the finest book ever reviewed for the Word Wednesday column. It’s a beautiful introduction to Space and the Solar System.
Continue Reading‘The Doors of Eden’ is a world-crossing, mind-bending science fiction novel with a diverse cast and inclusive theme. It’s also a triumph.
Continue ReadingNews of the death of the encyclopedia was premature. Britannica is back with its awesome ‘All New Children’s Encyclopedia.’
Continue ReadingNothing says ‘Star Wars’ like a Lightsaber. This amazing collection of every saber in the franchise is a must-have for any Star Wars fan.
Continue ReadingCory Doctorow is back with another novel in his ‘Little Brother’ universe. ‘Attack Surface’ is like having your eyes opened with a potato peeler.
Continue ReadingThis Week’s Word Is “Condensed.” We love a good timeline book here at GeekDad and Word Wednesday (a day late; sorry about that), and frankly, who doesn’t? 3 years ago, I reviewed the excellent What on Earth? Timelines book, from What on Earth? publishing. This year, it’s Laurence King’s turn to give it a go […]
Continue ReadingEinstein’s Theory of Relativity is a beautiful illustrated book that aims to unlock the works of one history’s most important scientists
Continue ReadingWith it’s entrancing ilustrations ‘Mythopedia’ is a beautiful way to introduce your children to mythical creatures from all around the world.
Continue ReadingRian Hughes’ science fiction behemoth, ‘XX’ takes typography, memes, and algorithms on an odyssey into deep space.
Continue ReadingNever in history has a book like ‘Climate Change vs Cranky Uncle’ been needed so badly. Channel its power of science and critical thinking!
Continue Reading‘Skulk’ is a beautiful maze and puzzle book. Thanks to the wonders of paper engineering it even has a maze that folds out into a large cube!
Continue ReadingThis Week’s Word Is “Wormwood.” Sometimes you just need to get on and read whatever everybody is saying you should read. I’ve had Rosewater by Tade Thompson sitting on my to-be-read pile for months, but such is the nature of to-be-read piles they tend to grow rather than diminish and so I never quite got […]
Continue ReadingA world of houses and habitats can be found in ‘The Homes We Build.’ It’s a wonderful look about how we live, hot, cold, tall and small!
Continue ReadingZanib Main’s entertaining ‘Planet Omar’ series brings readers a children’s school calamity caper with a difference.
Continue ReadingThe ‘Alfie Fleet’ series by Martin Howard and Chris Mould are hilariously funny and filled with memorable characters with enormous hearts.
Continue Reading‘Two Tribes’ by Chris Beckett is a powerful science fiction novel that examines the destructive power of political division.
Continue Reading‘Wonderland’ by Juno Dawson is an updated Alice for modern teens. It’s an issue driven thriller that informs and entertains from start to finish.
Continue ReadingThe Infinite is a slim time-travel detective novel aimed at readers around 10 and upwards. It features a group of “Leaplings”, children who were born on 29th February, who also have “The Gift.”
Continue Reading‘The Cat and the City’ is a series of nested stories set in the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo. It’s a fabulous novel from start to finish.
Continue Reading‘The Land of Roar’ is a children’s fantasy in the grand tradition. It’s about facing fears, the strength of family, and the power of the imagination.
Continue Reading‘I’m not Dying With You Tonight’ is a timely novel about race, protest, and prejudice. If you’re only looking at the story from one direction, how can you see all its dimensions?
Continue ReadingLavie Tidhar’s ‘By Force Alone’ is an excellent reworking of ‘Le Morte D’Artur.’ It’s the ‘Sword in the Stone,’ but not was we know it!
Continue Reading‘High Rise Mystery’ introduces Nik and Norva, a new crime-fighting duo sure to delight middle grader readers everywhere.
Continue ReadingIf you have children who love telling stories, they will love this box.
Continue Reading‘Goldilocks’ by Laura Lam is a science fiction thriller about the fate of humanity. It’s geek heaven and grips from first page til last.
Continue Reading‘Match a Mummy’ is a pairs game with a difference. Learn about life on the banks of the ancient Nile whilst you pair like an Egyptian.
Continue ReadingJeanette Winterson’s ‘Frankissstein’ is an ambitious retelling of Mary Shelley’s classic novel that succeeds on just about every level.
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