If going to the library is a hassle and you don’t want to pay $20 for a children’s book, plop your kids in front of this website, which offers children’s stories for free. The stories are all original and written by the site’s proprietors, so you won’t find certain books there — but they may be the perfect therapy for recovering Poptropica addicts. [%comments]
Kids Read for Free
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I would also suggest searching for free ebooks on the internet. Some of them [even the free ones] are interactive, have animated illustrations, highlight the words as the story is being read aloud or even have click on a word capability. A recent site I found, wizz-e.com, has some really good free example books which are professionally published. Search for yourself as there are other sites … but as the old story goes you may have to kiss a few frogs before you find your prince.
Yes, instead of taking your child to a library where they can experience story time with other kids and learn to socialize, just plop them in front of the computer because you don’t want to be “hassled.” You chose to have kids, or to engage in an act known to cause kids, so take some responsibility.
Really? Going to the library once a week to get your child new books is “too much of a hassle”? That says a lot for your parenting skills and priorities.
I don’t think we should throw out the baby with the bathwater. The point I would emphasize is not the parenting skills hinted at in the wording of the post, but rather that the internet and sites like these are a great source for FREE stories for children.
Interesting sight….the Noble the Gnarble story reads to me! Let’s be serious, kids aren’t going to the library anyway. This beats twitter, facebook, and myspace (hands down!)
This is a wonderful format for kids. These stories are original and entertaining. Print a few out and read them to your children at night.
Wow – this is an excellent site. Thanks for posting the link.
The stories are real original and fun – I’m sure my young ones will like this.
Actually, this website promotes the use of libraries. So what’s the downside to reading original FREE children’s stories every week.? Check out “The Story of Yes and No” and “How the Firefly Got Its Light” to see how how great the stories are.