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Interactive Electronic Childrens BooksJennifer LB Leese Did you know there are numerous authors that have published childrens books in electronic format What is electronic format Well, that is when a book is available from the computer as a download or on CD or on diskette. If a customer purchases a book as a download, then the publisher sends them the book through email sometimes with a link where they can go to download it themselves, or as an attachment. If the customer purchases the book on CD or diskette, then the book will arrive through the mail with cover art, spine, author information, ISBN International Standard Book Number, which is a ten-digit number that uniquely identifies books and book-like products that are published internationally. It identifies one title or an edition of a title from one specific publisher, and instructions on how to open your book. Here are a few fabulous childrens electronic book, many of which come with sounds and animation. CAPTAIN ANGUS, THE LIGHTHOUSE GHOST by Wendy Laing, published by Wendave, http://wendave.com/wendaveaudiobooks.html, is a book written using The Cape Otway Lighthouse in Victoria, Australia. Laings book, creditable as a teaching aid, educates readers about pioneer history in Australia. Readers follow along with two children, exploring through a magic time travel tunnel with an old Scottish sea captain. BECAUSE I SAID SO by Dotti Enderle, published by Writers-Exchange EPublishing tells the story of little Logan and his mother. Every time his mother asks him to complete a task such as pick up his toys or to take a bath, Logan asks her why. His mothers response is clear and simple"BECAUSE I SAID SO." In the end of this delightful illustrated book, Logan surprises his mother with a reply to her why question. Perhaps you are looking for a book that teaches your children about marriage. BICYCLE: A STORY ABOUT MARRIAGE by Rod Lenfest is just the book you need. Published by Writers-Exchange EPublishing, this book comes complete with comical illustrations. It is a story about marriage written so children of all ages can understand. It is an amusing and easy-to-read book. The helpful information in the back section enables readers to get the most from the story. Lenfest uses a bicycle as a metaphor to teach readers the many parts a marriage needs to succeed. Book number two in the Green Heart Series, BLUEGUM CHRISTMAS: A MIRACLE AT SASSAFRAS CREEK by Marlies Bugmann, published by Zumaya Publications is a quick, satisfying read. This book teaches children the importance of taking care of our ecosystem in a fiction plot using a little eight-year-old boy named Ben Arthurson and a little ten-year-old girl named Samantha Hogan. Together they learn the uniqueness of the rare and beautiful Christmas birds; save the bluegum trees from destruction, and learn to appreciate nature and their surroundings. Remember, just because some books are electronic e-book books, doesnt mean they arent fantastic! Open up an electronic book today and get to know some talented new authors. Off the Top of my Headtalented childrens e-book authors to check out: Tedd Arnold, http://www.geocities.com/~teddarnold/ Haemi Balgassi, http://www.haemibalgassi.com/ Robert F. Baldwin, http://www.geocities.com/Paris/1659/authorvisit.html
| | | | RELATED ARTICLES Children Who Talk to Angels What do you do when your child begins talking to some unseen entityHow do you determine if its a psychic event, an imaginary playmate, or some sign of a mental health issueYou want to handle things in a way that is best for your child and of course in a way that isnt going to harm them in any way.You also want to make sure that you speak from a spiritual belief system that you can believe in.Your child will know if you are uncomfortable with the topic or if you dont believe in what you are saying.Theyll also be able to tell if you are scared or threatened by the subject matter.You will want to fully research the concepts and choices before saying something that you might later regret.The first response should probably be no response.After all, it may just be a fabrication to gain attention.Kids do that. God Dont Like Rich People I will never forget the day that my daughters sixth grade friend told me that.We had been discussing someone who had recently lost a fortune and had become very bitter as a result.She suddenly piped up with that all knowing scowl that only a twelve year old girl can truly master while proclaiming, "God dont like rich people!"She said it as if it was a mortal sin worthy of an eternity in hell.She immediately made a snap decision from that point forward to dislike the person wed been talking about.Ive met her dad.Hes a nice enough guy and from what I can tell, he agrees with his daughter.They are very regular attendees at their church.I dont know what church they go to, but all I could think to myself at the time was, "Who in the world is teaching her that!" Inexpensive Dating Ideas Dating and saving money. For many, the two concepts dont equate. Theres an automatic reaction for most when suggesting the two together that the person paying is trying to be "cheap" and the resulting date will naturally have the same feel. Contrary to popular belief, however, dating doesnt have to be expensive to be fun, entertaining and memorable. It doesnt even have to take a whole lot of extra preparation time. What it does take is a little imagination and breaking from the typical date routine. You have to be willing to think beyond dinner and a movie and be willing to try something new for a change. Here are 15 inexpensive dating ideas: 10 for anyone plus 5 for the adventurous. More Than I Can Bear One of my long time best friends called me the other night with a horrible pain in her heart.She needed someone to talk to.Rumor had it her daughter might be suicidal and she was trapped on a business trip until the next evening.Her husband was home handling the situation, but she wasnt going to be okay until she could hold her daughter close.She needed to look deep into her daughters eyes to get a read on what was really going on inside her mind.Until she could really sit down and talk to her daughter, she could at least pick my brain as to what to do.We talked a bit about when we were seventeen, and I tried to commit suicide.Now, all these years later, what could I say to my friend or to her daughter to make it all better See the Birthday of Britney Spears & Other 1980s Star Babies The 1980s was a glorious decade to say the least. This decade initiated great cultural and technological advances which still are shaping the world in which we live today. Companies launched in this decade include CNN, MTV, USA Today, and technology unleashed in this decade were the video recorder, personal computer, compact discs, satellite dishes and the grandaddy of video games today - Pac-Man. Why Student Loans Are Better Than Credit Cards You need some more money for college expenses this semester. Do you whip out a credit card to pay for your books, or do you apply for a federal or private loan Well, consider the options – Simple Science Help children develop a love for science, or nurture their already-growing interest, with these simple experiments. Scholarship Search – How to find free money for college College students receive billions of dollars in scholarship money every year. How can you get some of this money to fund your college education 13 Ways to Spend Time with your Teenage Daughter The older my daughter gets the more its sinking in that I dont have much time left to spend with her! Shes turning 16 in a couple of months, and I know I wont be seeing her much after she gets her drivers license. I Just Love It! You know the scenario. Youre sitting at the family Christmas gathering and your ten-year-old opens one of Aunt Marthas itchy homemade sweaters. Or Uncle Bobby, whos been swearing to lose twenty pounds for years, opens an exercise cycle. Of course, if Uncle Bobby follows the politeness rule, hell say, "Thank you, its just what I wanted." Then hell conveniently "forget" about it in the basement or storage closet. your ten-year-old may not be as skilled at pretending as Uncle Bobby, but kids know enough to know that any answer other than "Thank you, Aunt Martha, I love it" will raise the roof. Watch Your Language! I have a big mouth. If you have read my testimony, you know that I have struggled with panic attacks and an anxiety disorder that most of the time left my tongue paralyzed when it came to simple things, such as ordering a meal or answering the phone. God delivered me from the solitude I had imprisoned myself in. However, I had a new problem--now I talked too much. Money for College – Where Is It and How Do I Get It College is expensive – but money is available to help you pay the way! By doing a little research and filling out a few forms, you can find money through scholarships, grants, loans, and tuition assistance such as work study. Real Friends About a year ago, I was talking to a friend of mine on the telephone. He had just experienced a big success in his career and wanted to brag. We had a great time cheering and laughing over his big moment. Then as we were wrapping up our phone call, he apologized for gloating to me. I blew it off telling him, "Dont apologize! Real friends are people that you can cry with during the bad times and gloat with during the good times. Everyone else expects you to be politically correct in your behaviors." Whats the point of having friends if you cant be yourself around them Help Your Child Do Better in School Has Johnny seemed a little frazzled latelyToday, kids have more worries and face more pressures than ever before. Here a few tips to help your child focus on and do well in school. Zoom into Reality and Zip the Fluff I can’t remember how many times when I ask my friends exactly what the problem is, their reply would always be five to ten minutes of continual beating around the bush excuses, instead of explaining in two to three sentences what the problem really is. My father was the kind of guy who “tell it as it is.” There was no “well, maybe, unless, perhaps, or nearly, it was either a “yes” or a “no”. So even in my early childhood, I learned really fast to always be clear, objective, honest and straightforward with him or else I won’t get anywhere. The Last Day of Who Cares Yesterday was the last day of ‘Who Cares’ for my oldest child.Today is his first day of high school.From now on, his choices will have a long-term effect on his life.Nothing will ever be the same for him. Quality Time with your Teen Its sometimes difficult to find ways to be involved with your teen without totally intruding in his/her life. You want to talk to them, they dont want to talk to you most of the time anyway. Ive found the best way to connect with my teenage daughter is to enter her world and do the things she likes to do. Theres a saying that if you want to understand your childs world you have to play with them, no matter how old they are. Three Steps You Need To Know To Improve Your Learning And Have Better Grades "Im a failure" "Ill never make it." Thats the kind of affirmation we hear people say. To overcome this feeling of worthlessness you need to make 3 little steps that will help you discover the genius within you. Parents Deciding Kids future In countries like Pakistan ,my country,it is amoral value that what your elders decide goes no matter how big or personal the matter is that is even about their careers orevenworse their weddings. PokeMon Exposed! Have you seen the Campbell soup commercial about the two brothers playing a video game. The one where their mom calls them to eat. One video game monster says to the other, "Dont worry. Theyll be back. They need us." Then the monster whispers, "I hear footsteps," obviously convinced it was the kids coming to finish their game. As the mom turns off the video game, you hear "Oh no! Its the mom!" |
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