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Way back in November of last year, I received a sample of books from Interactive Book-Webscene, or IBW. The IBW Reading System combines print books with an online component to enrich the stories. At the end of each section of the print books is a link to a webpage that may be an animation, music, video, or game that corresponds to what your child has just read. Very cool for today’s web-savvy kids!
The books I received are The Busy Preschooler’s Guide To Learning, and two titles from the Ghost Hunter series. The Preschooler’s Guide is so cool, it introduces each letter of the alphabet with a clever poem that describes a word that starts with that letter, then gives a webscene link. On the facing page is an activity or craft that reinforces the learning. In all this book teaches 105 skills needed for Kindergarten including colors and shapes, numbers, time, and writing the alphabet. The webscenes present online animations and learning activities in both English and Spanish.
For older readers, IBW has several book series. KA Readers, are designed to be read successfully by beginning readers who have participated in a phonics-based reading program. Clever rhymes and animations get kids hooked on reading for fun, and online assessments help parents assess how their reader is doing. The Earth Academy 7 series is for early elementary, and the Ghost Hunter series is for older readers. We received two of the Ghost Hunter titles, one of which has completely vanished from the house (oooh, a book about GHOSTS and it VANISHED, spooky! lol), the other is “The Ghost Hunter and the Ghost of Gettysburg”. It’s about a girl named Cori who moves to Gettysburg, and helps ghosts who are trapped move on to the afterlife with the help of her best friend Marta, who communicates with Cori using email and a webcam.
BUY IT: Visit IBW-Books.com to purchase any of their books (warning, auto-play music). And for a unique money-making opportunity,check out IBW Booksellers to learn how you can earn money selling these great educational books yourself!
WIN IT:IBW has generously offered one lucky winner their choice of prizes in this giveaway:
The Busy Preschooler’s Guide to Learning – fun activities built around the 26 letters of the alphabet, with step-by-step help to guide parents in how to use everyday situations to teach 105 skills their kids need before they walk in the kindergarten door. (Retail value $60.)
OR:
THREE (3) KA Readers – beginning readers that use a new kind of storytelling where kids see an animation unfold at the close of every chapter! Dr. Seuss-like rhyming hooks kids on the fun of words. Online activities help parents assess a child’s reading and comprehension. (Retail value $60.)
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ENTER BY: Wednesday July 22nd at 11:59 PM EST. Winner to be announced Wednesday, July 29th. Open to U.S. only.
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I learned: Each book contains 6-10 webscenes
The Preschoolers Guide to Learning has ABC-TRACE-123, a technology program that teaches the alphabet along with developing fine motor skills for handwriting
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The Preschooler Series teaches 105 learning skills including reading readiness. This is exciting.
This is an interesting offer and the price is decent. Thank you for this information because it is very useful.
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It teaches 105 learning skills…wow!
I learned that all the KA readers contain some Spanish text. Fabulous! I’m trying to teach my 6-year-old Spanish as well.
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since IBW Books are not part of a book club, they do not conflict with agreements that schools or other groups might already have in place with any book clubs.
It teaches 105 learning skills. That’s awesome!
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I learned that there are 105 learning skills
Thank you for the chance
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I learned that their KA Readers entertain beginning readers with word-pattern-based storylines that build upon phonics-based reading instruction. English and Spanish text, along with ESL lessons and activities, support English Language Learners in development of vocabulary and comprehension.
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These books teach reading readiness, listening and sequencing, motor skills, and social-emotional. This is great, thanks.
In the Celebration of Letters workshop guide they offer suggestions for decorations and visuals that fit with the learning to make it seem more like a party. So fun!
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i like that it uses many different facets to teach children. as a former pre-school teacher, i think it would be great to use with my boys!
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I learned that IBW Books are less expensive than ordinary illustrated books – often 50-75% less. A good deal for such great books!
I learned that the Webscenes contain 2D and 3D animations. Awesome!
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These books cost less.
I learned that “each book contains 6-10 webscenes.” macd82 at gmail dot com
105 skills,that is awesome this would be a great thing for my son!
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I learned that the Busy Preschoolers book teaches 105 learning skills, including reading readiness, listening and sequencing, motor skills, and social-emotional development.
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The Preschooler Series teaches 105 learning skills i would love to win this for my son jack who is fixing to start thanks so much for the chance to win
I love that they have a mystery/ghost story book for kids. When I was little I always loved reading those!
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KA Readers entertain beginning readers with word-pattern-based storylines that build upon phonics-based reading instruction
what a great giveaway – thanks for the opportunity
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The Preschooler series teaches 105 skills – very cool!
I just realized comment 34 said the same thing I was going to. I am amazed that there are 105 concepts to teach preschoolers. Thank you
it teaches 105 skills. my son would benefit so much.
I learned that each book contains 6-10 webscenes.
I learned that the Preschooler Series teaches 105 learning skills including reading readiness.
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