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My New Favorite Way to Keep ‘Em Reading


Posted by Melissa Taylor on 28 Jun 2010
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Playaways are, dare I say, God’s gift to parents.

Seriously.

Last week, we found Playaways at the library and I didn’t hear a peep out of my kids for two hours! I actually read my own book. (And fell asleep on the couch.) Luxurious.

But, I am not a slacker mama.  Really!  Because Playaways are audio books in a cute little box, accessible with headphones.  They’re like an iPod with one book on it.  Here’s a picture.

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Kid-sized headphones with volume control are a must for playaways.  You can get them on Amazon if you’re an internet shopper like me.  Here’s my daughter listening to Island of the Blue Dolphins.

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Here’s me doing a happy dance.

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Okay, it’s not me but it does express my love!  Any of you already fans?

Go here to win one of two Playaways of Hoot by Carl Hiaasen.

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9 Comments


Hallie Doyle
2 yearss ago

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I LOVE these…for me too!

Melissa Taylor
2 yearss ago

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What do you do with your kids when you’re listening? Do the twins listen to them, too?

Cindy
2 yearss ago

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Great idea. I love books on CD for long trips, but this is great for other times. Thanks.

Jenny
2 yearss ago

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I’m going to NEED to try these!!

Erin @ Letter Soup
2 yearss ago

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I’ve never heard of these, and they look wonderful! It turns out that summer is noisy at my house, so I’m off to learn more about these magical quiet-makers! I’m thinking they would be nice for “big” boys when the baby is napping. Thanks!

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2 yearss ago

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Melissa Taylor
2 yearss ago

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I hope you all have found some Playaways by now! I have two HOOT Playaways to win so don’t forget to enter. http://imaginationsoup.net/2010/07/win-hoot-playaway-by-carl-hiaasen/

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