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Oyster Adds Kids Books


The link below is to an article that reports on Oyster adding kids books to it ebook subscription service.

For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/oyster-adds-kids-books-to-collection_b82737

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Ebook Subscriptions for Children’s Ebooks


The link below is to an article that explores the possibilities for ebook subscription services and children’s ebooks.

For more visit:
http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2014/time-for-ebook-subscriptions-for-childrens-titles/

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The Netflix of kids’ books? Epic launches on iPad for $9.99/month


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The Netflix(s nflx) monthly subscription model is a hit for movies and TV, and is spreading to music with paid versions of services like Pandora and Spotify. In 2014, it looks like the model could finally catch on for e-books.

On Tuesday, a company called Epic launched a service that offers children a monthly library of over 2,000 children’s books on the iPad, including popular titles like Olivia, the Berenstain Bears and  Mr. Popper’s Penguins. The books arrive instantly through streaming, and the service also provides features like personalized recommendations and off-line access. Here are some more titles:

Epic books screenshot

Epic’s launch comes weeks after Oyster, which my colleague Laura Owen last year crowned the Netflix of e-books, received a major investment to expand its $9.95 ebook service aimed at adults.

It’s obviously too soon to say how Epic will fare but, as with any monthly subscription service…

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The Greatest Monsters in Children’s Literature


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Survey: Do You Read Ebooks to Your Children?


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Not Reading Ebooks to Kids


The link below is to an article on how one journalist will not read ebooks to her kids. What do you think? Please offer your thoughts via our poll.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cate-pane/why-i-dont-read-digital-books-to-my-kids_b_4179144.html

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iStoryTime Debuts A “Netflix For Ebooks” For Kids


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Article: Creative Marriage Proposal With Custom-Made Children’s Book


The link below is to an article reporting on a custom-made marriage proposal using a children’s book.

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http://designtaxi.com/news/360155/Man-Staged-A-Creative-Marriage-Proposal-With-Custom-Made-Children-s-Book/

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Article: Ebooks and Children


The link below is to an article that reports on ebooks and children, and the dangers children are being exposed to.

For more visit:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/10258803/Check-what-e-books-your-children-are-reading-NSPCC-urges-parents.html

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Site: Building a Children’s Library


The link below is to a page on The Guardian’s website that is concerned with putting together a collection of books for a child’s library. Well worth a look I think.

For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/series/building-a-children-s-library