Review: ‘Everything I Need To Know I Learned From Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’
Everything I Need To Know I Learned From Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood is a book of quotes and life lessons taken…
December 5, 2019
Books
Word Wednesday – ‘DC Comics: Year by Year’
'DC Comics: Year by Year' is a slipcased hardback perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in comic book…
December 4, 2019
Stack Overflow: 3 More Books to Do Art With Your Kids!
For this week's Stack Overflow: the advanced artist's edition.
December 2, 2019
Word Wednesday – ‘Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop Up Galaxy’
The 'Star Wars: Ultimate Pop Up Galaxy' brings the saga to life in an amazing feat of cardboard engineering.
November 27, 2019
2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Books
Books have been very popular with our writers and readers this year. Here is a list of 22 of the…
November 26, 2019
From the Depths of Outer Space to Traveling to the Age of the Dinosaurs
Whether you're into space or dinosaurs, Smithsonian Books' two new references are something to behold.
November 26, 2019
Q&A With ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Author Jeff Kinney
Eric spoke with 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney about the new book and Midwest tour.
November 21, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘Strange Planet’ by Nathan W. Pyle
Instragram sensation 'Strange Planet' has arrived in book form. It's designed to make you laugh & fill festive foot fabric…
November 20, 2019
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ #14 Came In Like a Wrecking Ball
Eric has a quick review of 'Wrecking Ball,' the newest release in Jeff Kinney's popular 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'…
November 15, 2019
Word Wednesday ‘Rebel Starfighters Owner’s Workshop Manual’
Stay on target with 'The Rebel Starfighters Owners Workshop Manual.' Everything you ever wanted to know about maintaining your X-Wing.
November 13, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘Big Ideas for Curious Minds’
'Big Ideas for Curious Minds' will help your child understand themselves and the wider world. This excellent book will help…
November 6, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘Seeing Gender’ by Iris Gottlieb
Seeing Gender is an excellent book about free expression and understanding the multi-faced subject of gender identity.
November 6, 2019
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Crashes Into Stores With 14th Book…And A Midwest Tour
The newest installment in the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series is released, with author Jeff Kinney hosting an interactive…
November 5, 2019
Portland Book Festival This Weekend
The Portland Book Festival is coming this weekend: Saturday, November 9!
November 5, 2019
A Neighborly Review: ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: A Visual History’
Mister Rogers wasn’t just a persona he used for the show, he was the real deal and his knowledge of…
October 29, 2019
New Book Alert: ‘Fracture’ by EJ Fisch
We discuss author EJ Fisch's newest release, 'Fracture.' Now available at most online book retailers along with her other novels.
October 28, 2019
Stack Overflow: The Top Five Books to Do Art With Your Kids – Plus Resources!
Collecting books about art-making is my guilty pleasure.
October 28, 2019
5 Reasons to Read ‘Slay’ by Brittney Morris
'Slay' is an excellent book for STEM interested teenagers that explores the complex global problem of race and prejudice.
October 25, 2019
Discover Unusual Places Around the World With ‘Atlas Obscura (2nd Edition)’
"Where should we go next?" you ask? The folks at Atlas Obscura have hundreds of suggestions.
October 24, 2019
Stack Overflow: 17 Thrills and Chills for Halloween
If you wait all year for October to roll around so you can break out the skulls and cobwebs and…
October 21, 2019
‘Race Against Slime’ With This Awesome Ghostbusters Bogie!
This toy book and car have some fun spins.
October 18, 2019
A Stunning New Hardcover Edition of ‘Dune’ by Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel gets a beautiful new edition.
October 17, 2019
Harry Potter Is Always in Season: 3 New Books From the Wizarding World
Three new books from Insight Editions will make your season festive as only Hogwarts, the Wizarding World, and everything Harry…
October 10, 2019
Word Wednesday: Smells
'You Smell!' and 'Poo!' two excellent books that will help slake your child's fascination with bodily functions.
October 9, 2019
‘Weird Little Robots’ is the Magical Tale of a Girl, Her Robots, and Making Big Choices – Win a Copy!
When two science-savvy girls create an entire robot world, they don’t expect the robots to come alive. But life may…
October 7, 2019
Stack Overflow: Tackling Tricky Topics
It's easy to talk to our kids about being nice, playing outside, and having adventures. But some topics get a…
October 7, 2019
Word Wednesday: DK’s ‘Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life’
'Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life' from DK Books. Everything you ever wanted to know about life before humans in a single…
October 2, 2019
Stack Overflow: 7 Picture Book Biographies
Picture books are a fantastic way for younger kids to learn about real people who have made an impact on…
September 30, 2019
Review: ‘The Balance Point’ by Jordan Ring
If you are an entrepreneur or even just someone like me who has a regular 9-to-5 job but does a…
September 29, 2019
Word Wednesday: “DC – Women of Action”
A history of female DC characters and creators, 'Women of Action' is a lovingly crafted homage to some of greatest…
September 25, 2019