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Skyreader Launches Kids Educational eBooks in App Store
Toronto, Canada May 23, in the year of our Lord2011 -- Skyreader™ Media, a publisher of cutting-edge interactive childrens eBooks for Apple® iPad®, and part of the Skywriter Media Entertainment Group, announced today the release of its first eBook Apps, Robo Buddy and Coyotes Tale. Both titles, previously only available in print for use by the K-12 school system, are now available for Apple® iPad® on the App®Store in the childrens books category.
Until now, Robo Buddy and Coyotes Tale, as well as the other childrens educational titles we have in our lineup, have only been available through the school system. Were about to change that, said Kevin Gillis, CEO of Skyreader Media. These books are great tools for parents of new readers and were not only making them accessible to parents, but were transforming them into entertaining and engaging interactive experiences that are sure to generate kids enthusiasm for reading with each turn of the virtual page.
Robo Buddy and Coyotes Tale eBook Apps both feature a unique Notes for Literacy Learning section, which will guide parents as they help their children improve their overall reading skills and comprehension while having fun. The Graphic Readers for ages 5-9, provide visually rich, high-quality content that creates the perfect reading setting for reluctant readers.
Robo Buddy eBook App, originally published in print by award-winning Rubicon Publishing, takes young readers on an incredible adventure through the story of two best friends who will do anything for each other. Dexters best friend, Robo Buddy, has gone missing; can you help Dexter find him? Through challenges and triumphs, your early reader will enjoy this loveable tale as it comes to life through beautiful animation, sound and touch screen interaction.
Coyotes Tale eBook App, also published in print by Rubicon Publishing, is based on a legendary Mexican folk tale that teaches the value of courage and wit in difficult situations. Coyote is hungry and sees Rabbit sitting at the pond, should he eat Rabbit? Follow along as Rabbit tries to outwit coyote and escape his doom. Your early reader will enjoy this lively story as Rabbit finds a way to trick the ultimate trickster.
Additional Robo Buddy and Coyotes Tale App Features:
Customize Your Experience: AutoRead mode, Read To Me mode, Read Myself mode
Uncover and Discover: Touch characters and environments to see and hear surprises
Sound Effects and Music: A brilliant blend of sound will lead you through each page
Bring the Book to Life: Touch screen capabilities bring beautiful , high-quality animations to life
The Voice of Friends: Each of the characters is brought to life by award winning actors.
Help Your Struggling Reader: Utilize the Notes for Literacy Learning option to improve your childs overall reading skills and reading comprehension
Robo Buddy and Coyotes Tale eBook Apps, available for $2.99 each in the App Store, are the first in a series of childrens eBooks published by Skyreader Media. The Skyreader™ eBook publishing platform is dedicated to creating a new reading entertainment standard for children and parents alike through its high quality interactive reading Apps.
For more information on Skyreader™ please visit: www.skywritermedia.com/skyreader/.