Are you tired of hearing the dreaded words "Mom! I'm bored!" from your kids? For all the toys, games, devices, and activities my kids own, they never cease to tell me how bored they are- especially when it's raining or too chilly or wet to play outside. Right now, we're dealing with pollen season, so we wind up forced to stay indoors while pollen literally rains down from the trees surrounding our house. Even though the weather has been gorgeous, we've been avoiding going outside until we get a good rain to wash some of that nasty yellow stuff away. Rather than sticking the kids in front of the TV or a tablet, we like to turn to books when we're bored, out of ideas for activities, and for our evening enjoyment as a family before everyone heads to bed.

Ever since B was young, we've loved books from National Geographic Kids. B has recently gotten into watching some of the National Geographic shows on Disney+, and his collection of Nat Geo Kids books is one that he goes back to time and time again. He loves to know general stuff and facts (like his dad and grandmother), and Nat Geo Kids books are filled with tons of facts that will amaze kids and adults alike!

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why (ages 3-7, hardcover, 128 pgs)— a #1 Besteller on Amazon!  

Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way — the very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration.

We adore this amazing book! It's perfect for Bean, who is super inquisitive and wants to know everything at the age of five. We've enjoyed learning about our bodies, why babies look and act the way they do, and more! This book has proven to be a big winner in our house. Bean's older brother loves to settle in with her at night and read this to her- or we all huddle together and read as a family. Even during lunch breaks, Bean has been known to grab this book and bring it to her dad so they can read together before he heads back to work for the afternoon.

NG Kids Why?:  Over 1,111 Answers to Everything (ages 8-12, hardcover, 192 pgs) - The concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What's on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section's got you covered. What's in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn't Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, this book has the expert information kids need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep them digging for answers.

My loves-to-know-stuff older kiddo loves this book! While we've spent a lot of time reading through this book together, I've also caught him reading this all on his own without prompting. B loves the colorful pages and fact blocks throughout. I have a feeling that we'll be hanging onto this book for years to come.

Both of these awesome books are perfect to add to your family library! The kids especially love grabbing book when their grands come over, so these are perfect to keep around. Both books are available on AMAZON for under $15.00.

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One lucky reader will win copies of WHY? 1,111 Answers to Everything & My First Big Book of WHY from Nat Geo Kids. The giveaway is open to US residents, 18+. Products will be shipped directly to the winner once the winner's information is confirmed. Mommy's Block Party is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Just use the handy RC entry form below to enter for your chance to win! Come back every day to get your entries in.

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