Scholastic research shows that humor in books is the top characteristic kids look for when making their reading selections. According to the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report, more than 50 percent of children say they look for books that make them laugh. Parents feel similarly: 47 percent of parents say they want their kids’ books to be funny. When humor is involved, … [Read more...] about Why Funny Kids’ Books Are Important for Kids
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Jennifer Aniston ventures into Children’s Books with Clydeo
Jennifer Aniston, renowned for drawing inspiration from her surroundings, including her beloved rescue dog Clyde, is embarking on a new venture into children’s literature. The accomplished actress and entrepreneur has recently secured a four-book deal with HarperCollins Publishers and animation studio Invisible Studio to develop a series centered around the animated … [Read more...] about Jennifer Aniston ventures into Children’s Books with Clydeo
Google Play Books Now Offers 300+ free eBooks for children
Image credit: Google As a parent, finding the buying the best books for your children can be an expensive undertaking, thanks to the price of books are increasing year by year. Addressing this challenge up to some extent, Google Play Books has announced that it is expanding its kids’ collection by giving away 300+ non-fiction kids' books for free on the platform. The more … [Read more...] about Google Play Books Now Offers 300+ free eBooks for children
The Latest Gems: Top Picture Books and Novels for Kids and Teens
Reading a picture book is a visually appealing experience compared to a normal text. Today, we brought you top picture books and novels for kids and teens to enjoy. These will be a source of constant entertainment. Ready, Steady Squirrel by Nicola Kinnear, Scholastic Little squirrel Evie sets out to gather autumn nuts alone but grapples with the challenge. The story unfolds … [Read more...] about The Latest Gems: Top Picture Books and Novels for Kids and Teens
Summer is Here! Here’s How to Make Your Kids Read Books
Kids can't seem to get enough of their summer breaks. It's the time of the year when they can relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the schools. While initially, that's a fun way to spend summers; kids must also utilize the period to boost their skills and do something productive like reading. As it's a fun yet dynamic activity, they can benefit from it. Here … [Read more...] about Summer is Here! Here’s How to Make Your Kids Read Books
Kindle for PC Can Now Read Children’s Books and Comic Books
Amazon has been heavily promoting on Twitter that you can now read comic books and kids books on Kindle for PC. This marks the first occasion that you do not need any of the Amazon hardware or their various smartphone apps. In 2014 Amazon acquired Coxmilogy, the largest digital distributor of comic books. Amazon has been slowly integrating all of their content into the … [Read more...] about Kindle for PC Can Now Read Children’s Books and Comic Books
Kids Experiencing Massive Problems with Book Discovery
Book discovery is a pressing issue in the print and digital world. Major online stores are hard pressed to keep up with the sheer amount of new content being published on a daily basis and the brick and motor locations tend to focus on bestsellers and adult content. Kids have the hardest time in discovering new authors and new books to read because no one exclusively caters to … [Read more...] about Kids Experiencing Massive Problems with Book Discovery
Canadian eBook Adoption on the Rise
The eBook adoption rate in Canada is one of the highest in the world, as 41% of parents and 27% of teens have already adopted digital reading. BookNet Canada is predicting this number will dramatically increase. Digital book adoption rate is dependent on purchasing e-Readers and tablets. On average, parents report having 6.4 devices per household, whereas teens report … [Read more...] about Canadian eBook Adoption on the Rise
Report: Kids Tend to Read Digital More Than Print
The process of reading is undergoing a paradigm shift where kids are starting to read on smartphones and tablets more than physical print. The quintessential bedtime story book is being replaced by dedicated kids apps and Amazon. A recent report by the National Literacy Trust in the United Kingdom surveyed 35,000 kids, whose ages ranged from 8-16. It stated that 39% of … [Read more...] about Report: Kids Tend to Read Digital More Than Print
Ruckus Media Launches eReading Platform
Ruckus Media is one of the leading childern's app developers that focuses exclusively on iTunes. The company has many licensing partners such as Hasbro, Sea World, the Wiggles singing group, and preschool TV series Dino Dan. In the past all of their various properties were standalone applications. This hindered parents and kids searching for new books because they had to search … [Read more...] about Ruckus Media Launches eReading Platform