i love this site! my only issue is it is fairly new so the content is a little sparse right now but hopefuly will expand soon...
Speakaboos
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 4. -
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Common Sense says
Storytelling site lets you browse, buy, or listen for free.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Speakaboos
Parents need to know that SPEAKABOOS can be a great supplement to family reading time. Although no Web site can replace the one-on-one experience of families reading together, it does offer up an educational opportunity for kids to get engaged in the art of storytelling. Focusing mainly on classic fairy tales and fables, the site keeps things simple with short stories designed for young attention spans. Each book usually leads to a lesson, so kids not only can learn to read, but can also gain skills as well. A download option lets you upload stories to iPods and DVD players -- all for free. You have the option to buy each story or the entire book.
Read our full review by Jacqueline Rupp
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the importance of reading together. Read our article Reading Rainbow Signs Off for more on keeping reading alive.
- Is it better to visit a Web site to learn about reading or should you just pick up a book? Can there be a balance between online time and offline reading? What limits should parents set on computer time?
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- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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- User content is age appropriate
if you need 5 to sweep or do the dishes


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