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Need recommendations for great books for kids? Bookmark these 5 great websites.

Need recommendations for great books for kids? Bookmark these 5 great websites.

by Kate Etue | Websites We Love

Some of our kids are really picky when it comes to books — not too long, not too short, with just the right plot points and character types. Then there are the ones who go through books so quickly that we can barely keep up with suggestions for what they...
13 of the best Android apps for kids, all right on Google Play

13 of the best Android apps for kids, all right on Google Play

by Cool Mom Staff | Best Apps, Educational Apps

Since so many of you write us asking for the best Android apps for kids, we are so honored that Google Play reached out too, asking us to be this month’s expert kids’ app curator in their family category! We get to join the likes of trusted...
The fantastic new Cat in the Hat Read and Learn app: Mr. Geisel would totally approve.

The fantastic new Cat in the Hat Read and Learn app: Mr. Geisel would totally approve.

by Liz Gumbinner | Best Apps, Educational Apps

We’re all pretty picky when it comes to kids’ ebooks around here, but when you’re adapting a classic from my own childhood like Dr. Seuss, my standards skyrocket. Even so, I am wildly impressed with the brand new Cat in the Hat Read and Learn app for...
Three great songs about reading by Mister G: Kids’ music downloads of the week

Three great songs about reading by Mister G: Kids’ music downloads of the week

by Christina Refford | Kids

If you love to read, this Saturday’s National Readathon Day gives you a perfect excuse to spend the day reading to, and with, the kids. So this week’s recommended music downloads are a trio of songs from Latin Grammy-nominated Mister G that celebrate books...
Sparkup: An e-reader just for kids. (As in, hands off Mommy’s Kindle.)

Sparkup: An e-reader just for kids. (As in, hands off Mommy’s Kindle.)

by Christina Refford | Gear + Hardware

Though reading to the kids has always been one of my favorite things to do, it’s not always possible for those of us who travel for work, have a newborn, or just get too busy to drop everything to read a book for the fourth time in an hour. On those days, instead of...
Story Bug App helps you read to your kids when you aren’t in the same room. Or even in the same country.

Story Bug App helps you read to your kids when you aren’t in the same room. Or even in the same country.

by Jeana | Best Apps, Educational Apps

Even though my two older kids aren’t as tied to a specific bedtime routine as when they were younger, reading in bed together is something that we still all love doing. And with a husband who travels frequently, it’s so neat that the Story Bug app lets...
Best reading apps for kids: Back to school Tech Guide 2014

Best reading apps for kids: Back to school Tech Guide 2014

by Jeana | Back to School Tech

Whether your  kids are figuring out how to sound out words for the first time, or you have older grade-schoolers who just might choose an educational app over a game from time to time if it’s fun enough, educational apps can certainly be a big help in getting...
Featured Partner: Reading Eggs helps kids to read. And yes, it’s fun.

Featured Partner: Reading Eggs helps kids to read. And yes, it’s fun.

by Cool Mom Staff | Websites We Love

This is a sponsored message from our partner Reading Eggs. It’s back to school time, and that means new threads, fresh kicks, and time to turn reading from an easy summer hobby back into an essential skill. Whether you’ve got younger kids heading to...
Good educational apps for NOOK?  Reader Q+A

Good educational apps for NOOK? Reader Q+A

by Jeana | Best Apps, Educational Apps

H i Cool Mom Tech, I just got a NOOK for my five-year-old. Any suggestions for inexpensive learning apps? – reader, via Facebook   Ooh, lucky kid you’ve got. Having a fun device like the NOOK is certainly a great way to encourage reading and...
Stella and the Space Bears ebook for kids. Because we can never resist a wonderfully geeky heroine.

Stella and the Space Bears ebook for kids. Because we can never resist a wonderfully geeky heroine.

by Julie | Best Apps, Educational Apps

As much as I love fun, educational apps for kids, I might get even more excited about finding great books to add to our family iPad. Especially original stories without any licensed characters trying to sell me on a cartoon to match a doll to match a fast food...
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