Epic! is an app and website that provides children's books in the form of ebooks for a monthly membership fee of $4.99 a month. However, you can try Epic! FREE for one month. Which is what I recommend. Because after I share what I think are the pros and cons, it all comes down to whether or not your child likes their selection of books. Review: EPIC Books for Kids App PROS: Things We Like … [Read more...]
Book Apps for Kids
Do ipad book apps count as books? Some bibliophiles argue that they don't, insisting that book apps are more game than book. But, I disagree. I think it's great that kids can access books in this new way. Sure, there are interactive game-like elements, but in a quality app, these don't have to be distracting and can add meaning to the reading experience. This year, I'm a Round 1 judge for … [Read more...]