Since March is National Reading Month, Auryn is celebrating by giving away copies of their various eBooks over the next two weeks. Auryn titles have become a favorite in our house thanks to the beautiful illustrations and wonderful content that we read on my iPhone and iPad. Normally starting at $0.99, Auryn eBooks are an affordable way…
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Reading Success Comes From Reading a Variety of Content Often
Thanks to the makers of Pine-Sol® for sponsoring my writing. A study shows a clean smelling home can help children succeed, so Pine-Sol® is supporting Reading is Fundamental (RIF) this year. Click “Like” on Pine-Sol®’s Facebook page here and they will donate books to RIF! With this week’s posts focusing on Dr. Seuss and Read Across America…
Dr. Seuss iPhone/Android Apps from Oceanhouse Media 25-75% Off All Week (w. giveaway)
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America Day on March 2nd, Oceanhouse Media is having a huge sale- all Dr. Seuss apps originally $1.99 – $3.99 on the App Store and Android Market are now 25-75% off for the entire week! Just after the holidays I shared my…
New iPhone or iPad? Fill it with Oceanhouse Media apps! (w. giveaway)
Congratulations to Linda who has been emailed download codes for the 5 Oceanhouse Media iPhone and iPad apps! If you unwrapped a new iPhone or iPad, chances are you’ve had a chance to load it up with some new apps like Angry Birds but be sure not to over look fun and educational apps for…
Holiday Travel Tips & Free Velveteen Rabbit Download From Ruckus Media
As a plugged in family who makes many trips to visit grandparents who live on the other side of the country, I travel with an arsenal of technology and other goodies to keep Captain Computer and Little Miss Techie entertained and comfortable during long flights. One of my secret weapons is a boat…
50% Off Dr. Seuss Apps in Honor of 50th Anniversary of Green Eggs and Ham
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Green Eggs and Ham, the #4 best-selling children’s book of all time, Oceanhouse Media is offering a fabulous collection of award-winning Dr. Seuss apps for 50% off. iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch apps are priced are less than $1.99 and the sale ends on Thursday, September 23. Choose…
PicPocket Books: High Quality Books for Reading on the Go (w/ giveaway)
Our family loves books. From board books, chapter books, picture books, dog-eared favorites that are practically falling apart, newly released ones with pristine pages, to titles on my iPhone. Unlike Sam I Am, we will read them anywhere! But all those hard copies of our favorites weigh me down so I’m especially thankful for high…
Interview: PicPocket Books Founder Lynette Mattke on Mobile Children’s Books That Entertain & Educate
Today my Tech Savvy guest is Lynette Mattke, founder of PicPocketBooks. PicPocket Books allows children to enjoy picture books as downloadable iPhone/iPod touch apps. Children ages 2 – 8 can enjoy their favorite stories on the go—at the doctor’s office, at the store, on the airplane; any situation where it’s impractical to bring physical books…
