The creators of Ruckus Reader have spoken out against the "instant babysitter" style of some other major name children's digital content providers, insisting that the unlimited access to books, streaming movies, and video games serve as nothing more than a diversion to younger learners. With the launch of Ruckus Media's new complete storefront within the app, the developer aims … [Read more...] about New Ruckus App Versus Children’s Content Free-For-All
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iStoryTime Releases Rise of the Guardians Interactive eBook
One of the most highly anticipated holiday movies this year is Dreamworks’ Rise of the Guardians, due out November 21st. It follows the story of what are seemingly adorable mythological celebrities who are, in fact, responsible for saving the world from the evil Pitch. Rather than just another telling of the “heroes save the world and spread Christmas cheer at the same time,” … [Read more...] about iStoryTime Releases Rise of the Guardians Interactive eBook
zuuka President Woody Sears on the Latest iStoryTime Title
As the business of children’s digital content is booming, a small handful of companies are still known as the originators of dynamic educational-yet-entertaining content. At this year’s BookExpo America and IDPF Digital Book conference, GoodEReader caught up with Woody Sears, president of zuuka, whose award-winning iStoryTime line of enhanced ebooks feature favorite children’s … [Read more...] about zuuka President Woody Sears on the Latest iStoryTime Title
Ruckus Reader Apps Have 1 Million Visits Since Launch
Ruckus Reader launched two weeks ago and in that short time has had over one million user sessions. Following the launch of this iOS-specific application that takes kids’ reading to a whole new level of parent involvement, Rick Richter spoke with GoodeReader about how Ruckus can help emergent readers. “All of the folks at Ruckus have a DNA in kids’ literature. What we set … [Read more...] about Ruckus Reader Apps Have 1 Million Visits Since Launch
iStoryTime Brings On New Creative Director
zuuka and iStoryTime announced today the hiring of a new Creative Director, Paul Mueller-Bruehl, formerly the Design Lead, Mobile Commerce of Apple, Inc. “Our interactive storytelling and educational apps are about offering parents and their children a unique experience that captivates their imagination and Paul shares that same vision,” said Graharm Farrar, founder of … [Read more...] about iStoryTime Brings On New Creative Director
Open Road Media, Annick Press to Release 34 Children’s eBooks
As the availability of tablet PCs increases, the development of enhanced content meant to be read on those devices has been increasing as well. Specifically, a wealth of children and young adult content intended for the full-color touch screens has made it more possible than ever to find engaging digital material to entertain and educate young readers, while providing a tactile … [Read more...] about Open Road Media, Annick Press to Release 34 Children’s eBooks
iStoryTime Reviving Nostalgic Content to Digital Devices
iStoryTime, along with parent company zuuka, won an award at this year’s Digital Book World for their innovative collaborative effort with Apple. With titles like Five Little Pumpkins, iStoryTime has brought a large amount of content to the smallest of screens, often on the same day as the release of the same content on the big screen. With bestselling apps like Kung Fu … [Read more...] about iStoryTime Reviving Nostalgic Content to Digital Devices
The Year of the Enhanced Ebook
Enhanced ebooks appeared in digital platforms shortly after the floodgates opened for electronic reading, many of which were app books created by self-published digital authors with the technological know-how to develop and market their own works. Some of the features that qualify ebooks as enhanced include audio voiceover, embedded graphics, and a massive complement of … [Read more...] about The Year of the Enhanced Ebook
Kindle Fire Reaching Out to the Family
Barnes&Noble announced an eye-opening statistic this year that the largest customer demographic to purchase (or receive as a gift) the Nook Color was middle-aged women, and after further scrutiny, that news made perfect sense. The Nook Color is a light-weight Android-based tablet which was promoted through media campaigns for simple e-reading of books and full-color … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire Reaching Out to the Family