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Libraries Ready to Code

This project investigated the nature and scope of coding activities in school and public libraries, especially for youth underrepresented in... Read more »

Comment | December 19, 2016, 7:31 am

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Axel Scheffler’s Flip Flap Pets app

Watch a preview for Axel Scheffler’s Flip Flap Pets, the brand new app from Nosy Crow, illustrated by Axel Scheffler,... Read more »

Comment | November 28, 2016, 5:31 am

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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish – Read & Learn

Here’s the video review portion of One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish – Read & Learn – Dr.... Read more »

Comment | September 15, 2016, 6:15 am

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Wreck This App – Available on the App Store!

An app based on the international bestseller WRECK THIS JOURNAL by author and illustrator Keri Smith.

1 comment | August 4, 2016, 5:53 am

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Creative Play

Here are some children working with the StoryToys creativity app.

Comment | June 25, 2016, 5:47 am

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Dr. Seuss’s ABC – Read & Learn

Dr. Seuss’s ABC – Read & Learn by Oceanhouse Media continues to expand with another solid title that mixes classic... Read more »

Comment | February 3, 2016, 6:57 am

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5 Free & Fun Reading Apps For Kids

Check out these awesome apps for your child’s tablet. They not only promote reading but they are also free. You... Read more »

Comment | January 22, 2016, 10:09 pm

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Colour, Snap, App!

The first colouring book to turn your pictures into animations. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Comment | November 11, 2015, 8:54 pm

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Children and Media: Tips for Parents

In a world where children are “growing up digital,” it’s important to help them learn healthy concepts of digital use... Read more »

Comment | November 10, 2015, 7:38 am

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KidLit TV Honored with the Gold Parents’ Choice Award

Parents' Choice Awards for Fall 2015! KidLit TV rounds up favorite winners from books, apps and more! Read more »

2 comments | September 8, 2015, 6:54 am

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Beyond the Book: ‘The School for Good and Evil’

The author of The School for Good and Evil engages his fans through the book’s companion site, schoolforgoodandevil.com, and a strong social media presence. Read more »

Comment | September 3, 2015, 8:45 pm

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Visual Storytelling: 5 Cool Projects That Combine Art and Writing

Here are five project ideas to inspire students to use both writing and art to create a work that is... Read more »

Comment | August 30, 2015, 5:26 pm

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Surprising Benefits of Screen Time

From Literature for Life: Screen time is a hot topic. Just about every magazine, blog, and newspaper has an article... Read more »

Comment | August 17, 2015, 6:04 am

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Mapping the Landscape of Readialand: Michael Levine at The Governance Lab

Televisions, touchscreens, and smartphones are now almost ubiquitous in homes. Many young children are watching, listening to, or interacting with... Read more »

Comment | July 29, 2015, 4:49 pm

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The Cat in the Hat — Read & Learn Digital Book App Review

Spend a rainy afternoon with the mischievous Cat in the Hat in Oceanhouse Media‘s brand-new interactive digital book app The... Read more »

Comment | July 21, 2015, 10:07 am

Inside Out Storybook Deluxe

Amazing Disney quality production meets a good story and mediocre interactive design, in this innovative app featuring characters from the... Read more »

Comment | July 13, 2015, 8:46 am