The new Project Kid craft book offers ideas beyond pasta necklaces. Hallelujah.

by Kate Etue | DIY

We are starting to get really excited about summer break around my house, but I know the inevitable chorus of We’re booorrred will start up before too long. Luckily, I am armed and ready with a copy of Project Kid, the new kid craft book by Amanda Kingloff,...

Cool Moms agree: #WeNeedDiverseBooks

by Delilah S. Dawson | Doing Good, Books for Kids

#WeNeedDiverseBooks is currently the #1 trending topic on Twitter and is taking over tumblr with user photos of people from all walks of life holding up handmade signs about why we need more diversity in literature — especially for kids. It was created as a...

One Simple Change: a book of healthy living tips that actually work.

by Stacie Billis | Books for Adults

I’ve never been one for new year’s resolutions, but every spring you’ll find me looking to clean up in more ways than one. There’s something about the budding plants, fresh green veggies, and warming weather that inspires me to recommit to...

Dad’s Book of Awesome Science Experiments that moms think are awesome too

by Kristen Chase | Books for Kids

When cool dad and author Mike Adamick’s new Dad’s Book of Awesome Science Experiments (phew!) arrived at our door, my oldest daughter screamed with delight and I haven’t seen the book since. Whether you’re looking to get your kids more excited...

The Petit Collage book of crafts: Perfect for DIYers, or those who always wanted to be.

by Shari | DIY

It’s entirely possible that we are Petit Collage groupies, considering how many times we’ve gushed over their beautifully designed toys, books, and kids’ room decor. And now with Petit Collage 25 Easy Craft + Decor Projects For A Playful Home, we...

The Pigeon Needs a Bath: Yay for the newest book from Mo Willems!

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids

I am an unapologetic Mo Willems groupie, in part because I don’t think the author/illustrator has ever had a miss. Now, the .500 streak continues with his newest in the popular Pigeon Series, The Pigeon Needs a Bath. All just in time for our favorite wry,...

Rag and Bone personalized baby books are for all loving families. Because so are babies.

by Julie | Baby

In a way, we’re less surprised that someone has come out with the first ever personalized baby books for same sex couples–and more surprised that it took this long. That said, we’re thrilled, since we love finding baby books and baby memory books...

Your bookshelf needs this ninja. Unless the ninja’s already there…

by Delilah S. Dawson | Books for Kids

Ninjas are very stealthy and there could very well already be one on your child’s bookshelf, hiding between The House on Pooh Corner and Goodnight, Moon. As for the the ninja in the board book Hello Ninja, don’t worry. He’s helpful and well-mannered...

Josephine: A children’s book as complex, vibrant, and endearing as Josephine Baker herself.

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids

It’s clear that Josephine Baker is one of those few celebrity icons who transcends generations. My parents loved her, I loved her, and now my girls love her thanks to the new book, Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker. And despite it being a book for...

The Crabtree book will make your kids laugh, make them think, possibly make them want to clean.

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids

I don’t know about you, but when I pick up a kids’ book published by McSweeney’s McMullens, and endorsed by the likes of Maira Kalman, Lemony Snicket, and Patton Oswald, it’s a pretty good bet that I will need to bring it home immediately, hand...