From: Jennifer Rothschild <Jrothschild_at_arlingtonva.us>
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:00:23 +0000

Of course, I can't find the source now (I think it was someone tweeting a c onference presentation) but the comment was e-readers are great for relucta nt readers because they can't psych themselves out looking at the size of a book. As a result, they were much more likely to pick (and finish!) a long er title on e-reader than in print.

As a parent, one thing I love about book apps is that they often come with multiple language options and the text and narration will be in a language I don't speak, but I can still expose my child to it. I also like that many book apps have the feature that if you're reading to yourself, you can tou ch an unfamiliar word to hear it. This gives beginning readers much more au tonomy (instead of having to find someone to ask "what's this word?" when t hey get stuck.)

Jennie

currently reading: In the Bag by Kate Klise

Jennifer Rothschild Youth Services Librarian Cherrydale Branch Library 2190 North Military Rd Arlington VA 22207 jrothschild_at_arlingtonva.us
Received on Wed 12 Sep 2012 04:00:23 PM CDT