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Follow on Google News | Publishers Adopt Mobile Technology to Reach Young ReadersWith the creation of MobiStories (www.mobistories.com) a 21st century story time experience, publishers can extend the reach of their children's picture books through mobile digital devices including iPhones, iPods, laptops and portable DVD players.
Looking to reap the benefits of non-traditional methods of selling books, publishers are embracing the digital realm. By visiting the website, mobistories.com http://www.mobistories.com, parents can download a digital file of a picture book to a multitude of portable devices, enabling kids to take their reading on the go. Utilizing experts in fields as diverse as reading education and Hollywood film production, MobiStories sets the bar for children’s digital book entertainment and stands out as the only mobile-multi- Amazon’s Kindle, a favorite of Oprah’s, has brought legitimacy to the world of digital publishing. However, until the advent of MobiStories, children’s picture books had been left behind. “These days kids seem to come pre-wired to handle anything digital,” says Rick Toone, Creative Director of Still Motion Media. “They have access to digital players at a much younger age. MobiStories utilize that mobility to instill the joy of reading and offer publishers the opportunity to reach their readers on today’s terms.” MobiStories maintains the integrity of each book by keeping the rich illustrations, and enhances the story time experience by adding music, sound effects, narration and “turning pages” to accompany the author’s original text. The company consulted with reading experts and others in the field of education to ensure MobiStories’ “Creating the book in MobiStories format fits hand in glove with my life and many of the working mothers with whom I’ve had contact,” commented Finnan. A full time working mom of two, with one on the way, and a blogger (http://www.mommyshoes.com), Finnan knows first-hand how hectic today’s family schedules can be. Certain activities, such as reading together, may get lost in the shuffle. “Now, the youngest children can enjoy my book even when their Moms or Dads are unable to read it to them,” said Finnan. “In fact, I have several MobiStories on my iPhone and my kids just love them.” Bob Budlow, president of Still Motion Media, noted, “MobiStories aren’t meant to replace the crucial early story-time experience with mom or dad reading to a child.” He continued, “They offer children the opportunity to learn and enjoy a story-time experience on familiar digital devices, throughout the day, anytime, anywhere and on virtually any device. Now, screen time is reading time.” # # # About Still Motion Media: Still Motion Media, incorporated in 2005, is the creator of MobiStories and the leading distributor of downloadable digital books that utilizes a technology-driven process to bring static content, primarily children’s picture books, to a mobile society. MobiStories maintains the integrity of each book by keeping the rich illustrations, and enhances the story time experience by adding music, sound effects, narration and "turning pages" to accompany the author's original text. For more information about Still Motion Media and MobiStories, please visit http://www.stillmotionmedia.com End
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