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The Marvelous Toy App is a hit!
Our newest, most interactive iPhone bookapp to date was recently launched. Here's what folks are saying about :
Mike from Crazy Mike's Apps gives it 4 crazy heads saying, "For kids, this is an awesome app! It's an interactive musical book for kids – very cool. MobiStories has a bunch of cool books out there, and it's reasonably priced. Very interactive for the kids; cool story; cool singing – Enjoy!"
Sheila Ruth of Wands and Worlds Book Reviews says: "The art is lovely, and of course the song, sung by Tom Paxton himself, is wonderful. Playing with the different toys is fun and I think overall kids will enjoy this app."
And Beth from Rolemommy writes: "Your kids will be mesmerized as they touch the screen and the images are literally brought to life in front of their eyes."
Here are some of the comments our customers have shared:
"This book was fantastic!! I would definitely recommend this for anyone with small kids." ~ SandyB
"My son loves this book and will enjoy this animation. It’s such a cute story. He’s 3 and can sing almost the whole book – it’s a lot of fun and beautifully done." ~ Shana Fields
"My son loves this!" ~ Tarroyo
Have you tried it yet?
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Little Blue Penguin
Here’s a short preview to show what you can do with this Interactive MobiStory.Actual book will fill your screen.
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Little Blue Penguin’s emotions shine colorfully when a journey from the toy store takes him to a new home and into a playmate’s arms. What color will Little Blue Penguin shine now? Kids control the pace of the interactive version of this MobiStories edition of Little Blue Penguin by clicking on the Next page (or Back a page) arrows. Click all over the place to see what happens: the elephant’s trunk squirts, balls roll, the penguin slides down the ranbow! Listen and read in a choice of languages, or mix and match text and narration to learn something new!
Do you think Little Blue Penguins really exist? Well they do! And this is a beautifully written and illustrated story about the smallest of the penguin species. For more information about the ‘Little Blues’, please visit: www.antarcticconnection.com
Achieved finalist status in The Word Guild’s, 2008 Canadian Christian Writing Awards.
“Children 2 to 5 will learn their colors…”
Ages 4 to 8 years
Author: Patricia L. Atchison
Illustrator: Jo-Anne Jagers
Narrator English: Emma Zimmerman, Spanish: Briana Brems,
Chinese: Torin Li
Music: Christopher Kennedy
Illustration Enhancements: Rick Toone
Publisher: Wood Lily Publishers
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“Little Blue Penguin is a children’s picturebook featuring simple illustrations that reinforce the primary colors introduced in the joyful story about a stuffed penguin much loved by its little girl owner. A charming and delightful picturebook especially recommended for young penguin lovers.”
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review
Created by parents with advice from educators, literacy experts and childhood development specialists, this MobiStories e-book is perfect for early and independent readers.
Features
Within this MobiStories e-book, you are able to:
- Listen to the narration in English, Spanish, or Chinese
- Read the accompanying text in English or Spanish.
- Mix and match the text and narration languages: read Spanish while listening to English or Chinese!
- Engage in the story by clicking on the colorful images and bringing them to life.
- Allow children to practice their memory and color-matching skills with comprehension questions at the end of the story.
Our Price $3.99
Thrift Store Bears Vol 6
This is a short preview. Total length: 10:44 Actual book will fill your screen.
“The Thrift Store Bears” is a color illustrated book of rhyming stories about teddy bears that have been rescued from thrift stores. The books are written for children of five to nine years of age but appeal to children of all ages, including adults who love teddy bears. Each poem describes the ups and downs, the joys, hopes and adventures of bears. Although the bears come in many sizes and colors, they have one big thing in common: they were all rescued from thrift stores. Lively music and narration accompanies each poem. This is Volume 6 of 6.
2009 Recipients of the Mom’s Choice Award (R) for Children’s Picture Books Series
Our Price: $3.99
Thrift Store Bears Vol 6
Ages 6 to 10 years
Author: Olive Evans
Illustrator: Patricia Wooley
Narrator: Olive Evans
Music: Jim Furmstron
Total Time 10:44
Format: PC, MAC, iPhone/iTouch, iPod Classic/Nano, and Audio
“The goal of MobiStories is ‘to improve reading in an entertaining and accessible format to improve literacy.’ In a day and age where everything is digital, why not make reading interactive?”
Accidental Mommies, of What’s That Smell?
Did you know that reading aloud to children helps stimulate brain development, yet only 50% of infants and toddlers are routinely read to by their parents? (Carnegie Corporation) The great thing about MobiStories online digital children’s picture books is that they’re there for you when you’re unable to read to the kids yourself!
MobiStories are the future of children’s digital picture books today! Add a few to your iPhone or iPod and take them with you to the airport, doctor’s office or on a car trip. You’ll be amazed at how transfixed they become, and it’s good for them!
Thrift Store Bears Vol 5
This is a short preview. Total length: 8:44 Actual book will fill your screen.
“The Thrift Store Bears”is a color illustrated book of rhyming stories about teddy bears that have been rescued from thrift stores. The books are written for children of five to nine years of age but appeal to children of all ages, including adults who love teddy bears. Each poem describes the ups and downs, the joys, hopes and adventures of bears. Although the bears come in many sizes and colors, they have one big thing in common: they were all rescued from thrift stores. Lively music and narration accompanies each poem. This is Volume 5 of 6.
2009 Recipients of the Mom’s Choice Award (R) for Children’s Picture Books Series
Our Price: $3.99
Thrift Store Bears Vol 5
Ages 6 to 10 years
Author: Olive Evans
Illustrator: Patricia Wooley
Narrator: Olive Evans
Music: Jim Furmstron
Total Time 8:44
Format: PC, MAC, iPhone/iTouch, iPod Classic/Nano, and Audio
“I think we have to have fun if we’re going to engage kids, but once they’re engaged….this (MobiStories) was reading, this was listening, this is readiness. It’s perfect, too, because it’s one on one and when we think of individualizing, that’s what this does. It’s a personal individualizer. It engages kids in the reading process. It’s good for the learning strategies for reading. I think it’s great.”
Laura M. Viel, professor of elementary education and gifted education teacher
Did you know that reading aloud to children helps stimulate brain development, yet only 50% of infants and toddlers are routinely read to by their parents? (Carnegie Corporation) The great thing about MobiStories online digital children’s picture books is that they’re there for you when you’re unable to read to the kids yourself!
The best part is that pretty much any MobiStory can be viewed by children of any age 2 – 8, as the kids don’t have to be of reading age to enjoy the stories with sound effects and music. They’re starting to recognize the words that appear on the page as they’re being read to.
Enjoy listening to your digital picture books or simply turn the sound off and read along with the easy to follow text.
Thrift Store Bears Vol 4
This is a short preview. Total length: 10:03 Actual book will fill your screen.
“The Thrift Store Bears” is a color illustrated book of rhyming stories about teddy bears that have been rescued from thrift stores. The books are written for children of five to nine years of age but appeal to children of all ages, including adults who love teddy bears. Each poem describes the ups and downs, the joys, hopes and adventures of bears. Although the bears come in many sizes and colors, they have one big thing in common: they were all rescued from thrift stores. Lively music and narration accompanies each poem. This is Volume 4 of 6.
2009 Recipients of the Mom’s Choice Award (R) for Children’s Picture Books Series
Our Price: $3.99
Thrift Store Bears Vol 4
Ages 6 to 10 years
Author: Olive Evans
Illustrator: Patricia Wooley
Narrator: Olive Evans
Music: Jim Furmstron
Total Time 10:03
Format: PC, MAC, iPhone/iTouch, iPod Classic/Nano, and Audio
“I think this is a great concept for families on the go.”
Diane, author of Mom to Monkeys
Here are 10 really good reasons to buy lots of MobiStories digital books for kids:
1. Portability.
2. Ease of use.
3. They’re fun but they’re also really educational in a totally underhanded way!
4. The kids love them and play them over and over.
5. The easy to follow text encourages word recognition at an early age.
6. They’re the best available option to game playing on portable screens.
7. They keep the kids quiet on long journeys or in line anywhere.
8. Excellent value. Many books cost less than your cup of gourmet coffee!
9. MobiStories are the best produced online digital picture books out there, bar none!
10. These are truly planet friendly books! No trees were cut down to make them and no gas was used to deliver them!
Cuddle with your kid and watch a story now. MobiStories: The future of children’s picture books is here today.
Thrift Store Bears Vol 3
This is a short preview. Total length: 10:01 Actual book will fill your screen.
“The Thrift Store Bears” is a color illustrated book of rhyming stories about teddy bears that have been rescued from thrift stores. The books are written for children of five to nine years of age but appeal to children of all ages, including adults who love teddy bears. Each poem describes the ups and downs, the joys, hopes and adventures of bears. Although the bears come in many sizes and colors, they have one big thing in common: they were all rescued from thrift stores. Lively music and narration accompanies each poem. This is Volume 3 of 6.
2009 Recipients of the Mom’s Choice Award (R) for Children’s Picture Books Series
Our Price: $3.99
Thrift Store Bears Vol 3
Ages 6 to 10 years
Author: Olive Evans
Illustrator: Patricia Wooley
Narrator: Olive Evans
Music: Jim Furmstron
Total Time 10:01
Format: PC, MAC, iPhone/iTouch, iPod Classic/Nano, and Audio
“I easily downloaded 3 stories, and in a matter of minutes, my kids were hearing the first story play on the Windows Media Player and were jumping up and down, asking me what it was. They loved the stories and watched all 3 of them. I finally got a few minutes to do some paperwork. Yeah!”
Donna, author of The Frugal Mom
MobiStories digital books encourage reading at an early age with their narration and ‘follow along’ text, and make the experience really fun with sound effects and music.
Enjoy listening to your digital picture books or simply turn the sound off and read along with the easy to follow text.
Thrift Store Bears Vol 2
This is a short preview. Total length: 10:03 Actual book will fill your screen.
“The Thrift Store Bears” is a color illustrated book of rhyming stories about teddy bears that have been rescued from thrift stores. The books are written for children of five to nine years of age but appeal to children of all ages, including adults who love teddy bears. Each poem describes the ups and downs, the joys, hopes and adventures of bears. Although the bears come in many sizes and colors, they have one big thing in common: they were all rescued from thrift stores. Lively music and narration accompanies each poem. This is Volume 2 of 6.
2009 Recipients of the Mom’s Choice Award (R) for Children’s Picture Books Series
Our Price: $3.99
Thrift Store Bears Vol 2
Ages 6 to 10 years
Author: Olive Evans
Illustrator: Patricia Wooley
Narrator: Olive Evans
Music: Jim Furmstron
Total Time 10:03
Format: PC, MAC, iPhone/iTouch, iPod Classic/Nano, and Audio
“I fell in love with [MobiStories] immediately. With a selection like that there is no reason why you shouldn’t pick up a book and read today.”
Jennifer, author of TheDirtyShirt
Pediatricians recommend that parents read to their kids daily from six months of age. But we all know there are days when that’s just not possible, so MobiStories digital books for kids are here to help!
MobiStories downloadable online digital picture books are the very best of their kind. You can view our high quality stories on your HD televisions, computer, iPhone, iPod or Zune to name a few. Imagine! The kids with half a dozen stories they love to watch and listen to over and over, and now you can take them anywhere to view at any time!
Thrift Store Bears Vol 1
This is a short preview. Total length: 11:19 Actual book will fill your screen.
“The Thrift Store Bears” is a color illustrated book of rhyming stories about teddy bears that have been rescued from thrift stores. The books are written for children of five to nine years of age but appeal to children of all ages, including adults who love teddy bears. Each poem describes the ups and downs, the joys, hopes and adventures of bears. Although the bears come in many sizes and colors, they have one big thing in common: they were all rescued from thrift stores. Lively music and narration accompanies each poem. This is Volume 1 of 6.
2009 Recipients of the Mom’s Choice Award (R) for Children’s Picture Books Series
Our Price: $3.99
Thrift Store Bears Vol 1
Ages 6 to 10 years
Author: Olive Evans
Illustrator: Patricia Wooley
Narrator: Olive Evans
Music: Jim Furmstron
Total Time 11:19
Format: PC, MAC, iPhone/iTouch, iPod Classic/Nano, and Audio
“The goal of MobiStories is ‘to improve reading in an entertaining and accessible format to improve literacy.’ In a day and age where everything is digital, why not make reading interactive?”
Accidental Mommies, of What’s That Smell?
Did you know that reading aloud to children helps stimulate brain development, yet only 50% of infants and toddlers are routinely read to by their parents? (Carnegie Corporation) The great thing about MobiStories online digital children’s picture books is that they’re there for you when you’re unable to read to the kids yourself!
The best part is that pretty much any MobiStory can be viewed by children of any age 2 – 8, as the kids don’t have to be of reading age to enjoy the stories with sound effects and music. They’re starting to recognize the words that appear on the page as they’re being read to.
Enjoy listening to your digital picture books or simply turn the sound off and read along with the easy to follow text.
The Magic Rocket
This is a short preview. Total length: 8:19 Actual book will fill your screen.
A fantastic adventure with a wonderful premise: a toy rocket grows to life-size proportions just in time for its young new owner, Felix, to chase after a space alien who has kidnapped his pet dog, Atom. Battles ensue high up in orbit as Felix finally retrieves Atom from the horrible alien with the help of the rocket’s on board computer. Tremendously exciting sound effects accompany the adult and child reading of this imaginative adventure. Kids will want to view it over and over!
Our Price: $3.99
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The Magic Rocket
Ages 4 to 8 years
Author: Steven Kroll
Illustrator: Will Hillenbrand
Narrator: Christopher Kennedy, Thomas Kennedy
Sound: Maple Hill Productions
Total Time 8:19
Format: PC, MAC, iPhone/iTouch, iPod Classic/Nano, Audio, and DVD
“With such a digital world being prominent in our children’s lives, it is sometimes difficult to have them stop a minute to read a book. My husband and I have had story time before bed with our little ones since they were born. However, I have noticed that my little guy enjoys the computer and technology, so MobiStories seems like the perfect solution to this dilemma.”
Brittany, author of Slick and Savvy
MobiStories are the future of children’s digital picture books today! Add a few to your iPhone or iPod and take them with you to the airport, doctor’s office or on a car trip. You’ll be amazed at how transfixed they become, and it’s good for them!
Pediatricians recommend that parents read to their kids daily from six months of age. But we all know there are days when that’s just not possible, so MobiStories digital books for kids are here to help!
Parker’s Brain Storm
This is a short preview. Total length: 8:04 Actual book will fill your screen.
Most children have questions about their brain tumor and the surgery that may follow the diagnosis. Providing answers to your youngest children can be a difficult task. Parker’s Brain Storm is a child-friendly story describing the process of diagnosis and surgery from the prospective of a little bear named Parker. In this colorful, 16-page book, Parker bear is not feeling very well and his Mom brings him to see a special doctor to find out what is causing little Parker to feel ill and to help him feel better. Created specifically for Childrens’ Brain Tumor Foundation and voiced almost exclusively by survivors. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this MobiStory is being donated to CBTF to benefit the young sufferers of this terrible disease.
Our Price: $3.99
NEW! Buy the DVD for only $11.95!
Parker’s Brain Storm
Ages 4 to 8 years
Author: Jennifer A. Moliterno
Illustrator: Jennifer A. Moliterno
Narrator: Annie Gofberg, Jake Paternoster, Luke Ronco, Nicole Ronco, Bob Budlow
Music: Bar Scott
Sound: Maple Hill Productions
Total Time 8:04
Format: PC, MAC, iPhone/iTouch, iPod Classic/Nano, Audio, and DVD
MobiStories digital books encourage reading at an early age with their narration and ‘follow along’ text, and make the experience really fun with sound effects and music.
Pediatricians recommend that parents read to their kids daily from six months of age. But we all know there are days when that’s just not possible, so MobiStories digital books for kids are here to help!
Miles the Crocodile
This is a short preview. Total length: 7:41 Actual book will fill your screen.
When jazz meets crocodiles they become colors. This book goes through an array of colors – red, blue, purple, pink, black, green, gray and orange – and moods, matching music to the pictures in the book including a fire engine, motorcycle, dolphins, bats and of all things, jello. If you like lively music, animals and colors you’ll love this this book from the Baby Loves Music collection.
Our Price: $3.99
Miles the Crocodile
Ages 4 to 8 years
Author: Andy Blackman Hurwitz
Illustrator: Andrew Cunningham
Sound Editing: Maple Hill Productions
Total Time 7:41
Format: PC, MAC, iPhone/iTouch, iPod Classic/Nano, and Audio
Baby Loves Awards
Baby loves jazz’s debut recording “go baby go” was the recipient of the 2006 American Library Association Choice Awards for outstanding audio recordings in 2006 and more recently baby loves jazz greatest hits was just named the 2007 gold medal winner for “best cd of the year” by the National Association of Parenting Publications. Baby really does love jazz, and parents will too.
Did you know that reading aloud to children helps stimulate brain development, yet only 50% of infants and toddlers are routinely read to by their parents? (Carnegie Corporation) The great thing about MobiStories online digital children’s picture books is that they’re there for you when you’re unable to read to the kids yourself!
The best part is that pretty much any MobiStory can be viewed by children of any age 2 – 8, as the kids don’t have to be of reading age to enjoy the stories with sound effects and music. And as long as they’re watching, they’re starting to recognize the words that appear on the page as they’re being read to. There’s nothing like edutainment! But, shhh! Don’t tell the kids!
Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin
This is a short preview. Total length: 19:01 Actual book will fill your screen.
Pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes, and every one of them wants to be the best Jack O’Lantern of all at Halloween. But when you’re a Lumpy Bumpy pumpkin, the odds are stacked against you. Or are they? Read on and see for yourself! The book is rich in rhyme and filled with whimsical songs and funny characters for this Thanksgiving season.
Our Price: $3.99
Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin
Ages 4 to 8 years
Author: Sandra Robbins
Illustrator: Richard Davis
Narrator and voices: Jeff Olmsted
Songs: Sandra Robbins
Musical Arrangements: Jeff Olmsted
Total Time 19:01
Format: PC, MAC, iPhone/iTouch, iPod Classic/Nano, and Audio
“I thought they had a wide variety of stories available and in fact it took us about 2 hours to decide what we would download. They can be downloaded to an ipod or mp3 player to name a few options. This would make a great boredom buster for the little ones in the backseat as you travel “over the river and through the woods…”
Heather, author of Sugar ‘N Spice & Mostly Nice
MobiStories digital books encourage reading at an early age with their narration and ‘follow along’ text, and make the experience really fun with sound effects and music.
The best part is that pretty much any MobiStory can be viewed by children of any age 2 – 8, as the kids don’t have to be of reading age to enjoy the stories with sound effects and music. They’re starting to recognize the words that appear on the page as they’re being read to. There’s nothing like edutainment! But, shhh! Don’t tell the kids!
Winter
Here’s a short preview to show what you can do with this Interactive MobiStory.
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of Winter as told by a child. It’s a day of fun in the snow! Mix and match the text and narration languages! Then see how quickly you can complete each of the puzzles on every page! Bold illustrations with simple text read by a child in English or Spanish. Fabulous sound effects and music and 4 levels of jigsaw puzzle on every page make reading more fun than ever before! This interactive MobiStory can play as a traditional Read to Me style book or you can turn the pages back and forth yourself.
Ages 2 to 6 years
Author: Chris Demarest
Illustrator: Chris Demarest
Narrator: Marina Toone and Fabiana Suarez Cohen
Music: Christopher Kennedy
Illustration Enhancements: Rick Toone
Format: PC, MAC iPhone/iTouch/iPad available through iTunes
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“These board books feature creative texts and brightly colored images. The words, while spare, have been carefully chosen to create a level of anticipation and excitement for even the youngest of listeners. The primary-color illustrations are bold and visual, and sure to help hold youngsters’ interest in the short, simple stories. ‘These’ titles are excellent for lap-sit programs or one-on-one sharing.”
Lisa Marie Gangemi, Sousa Elementary School, Port Washington, NY
“Kids love to be on the computer. Here is a great way for them to do something educational. They can enjoy a virtual book. Since reading is a very important skill for a child to learn here is way a child can enjoy reading a book but on a screen. I downloaded a book for my 2 year old over the weekend and she loved it.”
Maria, author of Thrifty Ways and Ideas
Features
Within this MobiStories e-book, you are able to:
- Select the language, sit back, relax and enjoy the story, or …
Choose an Interactive Experience whereby each page is read, but also includes a jigsaw puzzle. - Double click page to start puzzle.
- Select 6, 12, 25 or 36 pieces to match your skill! See how quickly you can complete each one!
- Sound effects congratulate you on correct piece placement.
- Listen to the narration in English or Spanish.
- Read the accompanying text in English or Spanish.
- Mix and match the text and narration languages: read Spanish while listening to English!
- Enjoy colorful illustrations, simple rhyming text and fabulous sound effects.
- Auto page turn or swipe it yourself.
This interactive flash file will play on any computer!
Impress your friends and learn a few words of a new language!
Features 4 interactive jigsaw puzzles on every page!
Our Price $3.99
When Can I Roar?
This is a short preview. Total length: 2:26 Actual book will fill your screen.
Danny is growing up, but isn’t sure when to speak, so he asks, “When Can I Roar?” He also wants to know when he can run, yell and shout. Danny is a dinosaur and throughout the story he searches for answers. This digital picture book includes a beautiful soundtrack behind the words.
Our Price: $3.99
When Can I Roar?
Ages 2 to 6 years
Author: James J. Hartman
Illustrator: Karen Thacker
Narrator: Wendy Toone
Music: Christopher Kennedy
Total Time 2:26
Format: PC, MAC, iPhone/iTouch, iPod Classic/Nano, and Audio
“MobiStories promote reading at an earlier age; increases literacy vocabulary, and language skills; and offers parents a worthwhile activity for their kids. Just load up your portable device with some of MobiStories great books and you’ll never be without educational entertainment.”
Melissa, author of From Melissa’s Desk
Pediatricians recommend that parents read to their kids daily from six months of age. But we all know there are days when that’s just not possible, so MobiStories digital books for kids are here to help!
MobiStories digital books encourage reading at an early age with their narration and ‘follow along’ text, and make the experience really fun with sound effects and music.
