Skyreader: Educational Children’s eBook Apps Giveaway

Skyreader Media Brings Educational Children’s Books to Life as Interactive eBooks

Skyreader Media, a publisher of cutting-edge interactive children’s eBooks for Apple iPad, and part of the Skywriter Media Entertainment Group, announced today the release of its first eBook Apps, Robo Buddy and Coyote’s Tale.  Both titles, previously only available in print for use by the K-12 school system, are now available for Apple iPad on the AppStore in the children’s books category.

“Until now, Robo Buddy and Coyote’s Tale, as well as the other children’s educational titles we have in our lineup, have only been available through the school system.  We’re about to change that,” said Kevin Gillis, CEO of Skyreader Media.  “These books are great tools for parents of new readers and we’re not only making them accessible to parents, but we’re 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 Coyote’s 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. Dexter’s 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.

Coyote’s 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 Coyote’s 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 child’s overall reading skills and reading comprehension
Robo Buddy and Coyote’s Tale eBook Apps, available for $2.99 in the App Store,  are the first in a series of children’s 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/.

Unfortunately, I don't have an iPad so I wasn't able to review these eBooks. But these sound like a great apps, and they would be perfect for my daughter. She's 9, but her reading level is at a few years younger. These apps would make reading fun instead of frustrating for her. Even though I'm not able to use them, with the popularity of the iPad, I'm sure some of my readers could use the apps. So I was given two codes, one for each app, to give away to two winners!

***Win It!*** 
1 app code for Robo Buddy or 1 app code for Coyote's Tale. 2 winners! (Codes expire on June 7th, so make sure you upload the app before then!)

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23 comments:

Kelley said...

They both look great... but I think my son would like Robo Buddy best...

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The Couponista said...

I think my son would love robo buddy :)

silverspurs101 said...

My son would like either one of them, but I'm going to take a guess that he would choose A Coyote Tale (he's kind of an outdoorsy kid lol)

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Gretta said...

My son would like Coyote's Tale app

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Audrey @ Tight Wad in Utah said...

Robo Buddy looks cute!

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Michelle H said...

The Coyote book looks fun!
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susansmoaks said...

i would love to win robo buddy
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Coyote’s Tale

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My daughter is more into animals so I think she would love coyote tale. She's just starting to read and I think she would love this!

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