Do you know that DBRL subscribes to several online book services for children, such as Tumblebooks and StarWalk Kids Media? All you need is your library card number and a tablet or computer, and you can get started reading these interactive digital books.
We also like to share outside resources that catch our eye. Two of the most recent resources we’ve found useful are Storyline Online by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and the Billion e-Book Gift by Reading is Fundamental and Ustyme.
Storyline Online includes activity guides and titles that are written by well-known authors such as Kevin Henkes, Patricia Polacco and Audrey Penn. The stories are read by well-known actors, and they add about 4 new titles per year. With the Billion e-book Gift you have access to 50 classic e-books, including titles like “The Little Red Hen”, “The Gingerbread Man” and “Colors and Emotions.” There are no fees or advertising. The website says this project will be available through December 31 of this year.
Have fun exploring these tools with children ages 3 and up.
