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Tech for Babies

The Perfect Tech Gift and STEM Learning Book for Babies, Toddlers, and Big Kids.

Now available on Amazon

$9.99

Children's book cover titled "Software Engineering for Babies" by Matt Ross The Perfect Tech Gift and STEM Learning Book for Babies, Toddlers, and Big Kids.

Coming Soon

$9.99

Illustrated children's book cover titled "User Experience for Babies" by Matt Ross The Perfect Tech Gift for parents in tech.

Coming Soon

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With many more coming in 2025 and beyond (including Marketing, Sales, Operations, and more!)

Tech for Babies is a series of rhyming board books to introduce the concepts of technology jobs to kids: from babies to toddlers to elementary students. The series uses vibrant imagery and familiar concepts to help children understand what we do in the tech world. The stories promise to be fun and addictive reads while introducing children to the different aspects of the various job functions in high tech. Join Noa in her journey to innovate in the teddy bear world as she learns about Product Management, Software Engineering, User Experience, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, and more. Tech for babies is the best book series for a parent in technology who wants to explain what we actually do all day. It is the perfect baby gift for anyone interested in technology and the perfect springboard for anyone looking to get their toddlers interested technology from an early age. From FAANG to startups to kindergarten, this series promises to be fun for the whole family.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your child’s education!

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What is
Tech for Babies?

About the Author, Matt

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Matt is a dad and Senior Product Manager at YouTube and the author of the children’s book series Tech for Babies. Matt loves teaching his daughter and her friends about STEM and realized there was an opportunity to teach kids about the technology industry while helping them understand what their parents actually do everyday.

Matt has always been interested in storytelling. From working at the biggest media company in the world, to running a media tech accelerator at Verizon, to writing screenplays and performing standup Matt loves engaging audiences in new ways. Tech for Babies is his latest endeavor to bring a new set of stories to the audience that loves stories the most.

When not working or writing, Matt loves classic movies, UCLA, Michigan and the Dodgers, and investing in / advising startups. Matt is married to Liz Wessel. They love traveling with their cavapoo Trooper and 2 year old daughter, hosting dinner parties, and learning tennis.

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 FAQs

  • The "Tech for Babies" series, starting with Product Management for Babies, introduces complex tech concepts in a simple, fun, and accessible way while making it fun for the adults reading the book. Each book uses rhyming couplets and beautiful illustrations to tell a story about building technology. Our goal is to make STEM education a delightful part of early childhood development, sparking curiosity and a love for problem-solving from the very beginning.

  • The "Tech for Babies" series is designed for a wide range of curious minds, both little and big! Our books are created for:

    • Primarily, for children aged 1 to 5.
      Our books are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are just starting to ask "Why?" and "How?" about the world around them. Whether they are a future builder, a little artist, or a budding problem-solver, our stories nurture their natural curiosity and provide a fun introduction to early STEM learning. Their easy rhyming language is perfect for ages 0-3 learning their first words and memorizing their favorite books.

    But they are also written with the grown-ups in mind! Our books are a perfect fit for:

    • Parents, Grandparents, and Family looking for a unique and educational baby gift that goes beyond typical toys. Our books are a wonderful way to introduce foundational tech concepts and promote early childhood development during precious story time moments.

    • Tech Professionals—the entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, software engineers, product managers, and designers of the world! If you're looking for a fun and simple way to share your passion for technology with your own children, nieces, or nephews, this is it. It’s the perfect STEM baby shower gift that truly comes from the heart.

    • Educators in preschool and kindergarten looking for engaging new resources to introduce computational thinking and problem-solving skills in the classroom in a screen-free, story-driven way.

    Ultimately, "Tech for Babies" is for anyone who believes in sparking a love for learning, creativity, and problem-solving at the earliest possible age.

  • The tech for babies books are educational! While remaining fun and easy to understand, they are intentionally written to use technical jargon with contextual information to help kids understand what the technology industry actually is. The books diligently break down opaque processes into metaphors that kids of all ages are able to understand.

  • It's never too early to build foundational skills! Our books are designed for children aged 1-5, but help with concepts useful to anyone in elementary school. For this age group, "technology" isn't about writing on a computer; it's about learning the core ideas . We focus on concepts like engineering, product development, business, and entrepreneurship. Our stories provide a screen-free way to plant the seeds for these crucial skills, preparing your child for the future in a playful way.

    • Entrepreneurship

    • User Research

    • Pricing

    • Prototyping

    • Product Requirements

    • Minimum Viable Products

    • UX Design

    • User Flows

    • Front-End Engineering

    • Back-End Engineering

    • Testing and Debugging

    • Experimenting and Iterating

    • Launching a product

    • Measurement

    It’s the perfect first step into the world of technology and makes a wonderful educational gift for toddlers.

  • This is the magic of our series! We believe the best way to introduce tech for babies is through tangible, real-world analogies. These book use the familiar setting of a teddy bear store to explain concepts like product design, front-end vs. back-end engineering, and testing for bugs. By connecting abstract ideas to concrete stories, we help children build mental models that will serve them long after story time is over. This is the ultimate screen-free coding activity.

  • Cooper and Noa are the curious and creative minds at the heart of the "Tech for Babies" series. They are aspiring young technologists who see problems in the world around them and use their skills in technology and collaboration to build amazing solutions. They are designed to be relatable role models with diverse backgrounds who show that anyone can be a builder and a problem-solver.

  • Yes! Product Management for Babies is just the beginning. We are actively working on future books that will explore other fascinating fields in technology, such as Software Engineering, Product Design, Artificial Intelligence, and Venture Capital. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know about new releases and get exclusive sneak peeks!

  • All the Tech for Babies books are available on Amazon with Prime 2 day shipping.

  • Buy worry free, we offer free returns through Amazon.

  • Tech for Babies books are available at Small Fries in San Francisco.