“People who know me know / That I try not to say too much just with my clothes.” –Hank Green
Ask a random stranger to describe a quintessential geek and, after they ask what quintessential means, they may cheerfully describe a scrawny, bespectacled introvert wearing ill-fitting clothes that might look stylish…on their grandparents. However, if the random stranger happens to be a geek, they may already know the definition of quintessential, and they will probably be wearing a t-shirt and jeans.
I think Hank Green sings it best in hhis upbeat ode, T-Shirt and Jeans:
Kay Holt has a habit of getting science on everything.
. So many pretend play possiblities!
Amy Kraft is a kids' media producer, writer, and game designer living in NYC with her family. She also writes the blog 
. It’s full of cute games and lessons for kids, and he enjoyed punching all the keys. Being so young, however, he quickly lost interest and we packed it away for a later date. Tired of watching 
experience with him yet, but this eight-year-old laptop is serving the purpose just fine for right now.
Sarah Pinault is married to her husband but not her job, has a baby that insists on being a toddler, and keeps one foot in the British time zone despite having lived in Maine for 8 years now. She blogs about the meaning of life over at 
, this approach is a vital formula for success in school, sports, business, and personal relationships. Might as well learn it while dropping the ball.
. She lives on a 
"Chaos" Mandy Horetski is an avid Browncoat, 
Dakster Sullivan is a full time Network Administrator, wife and mother. She currently holds a degree in computer engineering and several IT industry certifications. Her hobbies include playing with her 6 year old son, spending time with her husband, everything technology and proudly serving in the 501st legion. 
, by 
and 
, has more fun with words than just about anyone else, it seems. Add to that the adorable illustrations by Peter Reynolds, and you’ve got a perfect, sparkly Valentine to share.
atttempts to answer just that with rich illustrations by Milena Kirkova. Does love bloom in a garden? Or swim in the sea? Die cut hearts on each page give the lush illustrations amazing texture and depth as you explore the possibilities of where love comes from. (You’ll never guess where!)
is a household favorite. One day Olive, the dog you may remember from 
, was baking dog biscuits when THUMP a giant heart appeared on her doorstep. It belonged to Dexter, the dog with wings that sings, and Olive goes on a journey to return the lost heart, making new friends along the way.
. You see, Splat likes Kitten more than fish sticks and ice cream, and he has to get up the nerve to give her a Valentine. But whenever Kitten sees Splat, she pulls his ears and pokes his belly, ties his tail and calls him smelly. What’s he supposed to make of that? Plus, he has to compete with another cat, Spike, for Kitten’s attention. Rob Scotton’s story and fluffy illustrations puts this book into cute overload territory.
There’s a oval cutout on the sheep’s face on the cover, so I’ll pop my face in and ask ”Who love you baby?” then scream “MOMMY DOES!” He’ll stick his face in, too, which is too cute to bear. Each page inside features a different animal and animal nickname like, “You are my funny bunny”. The oval cut-out for each animal now reveals the mirror in the back of the book, where the final text is “You are my wonderful child.” I don’t think anyone really talks like that, but it’s still adorable.
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