Archive for March, 2009

Storybook Anytime Free in your Classroom

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

We are excited to officially introduce our new School Program that allows schools and libraries to access the entire Storybook Anytime online library through Sam’s Interactive Reader free of charge. The online library includes original stories and educational activities for children ages 3 to 9.

You can read the full press release here “Storybook Anytime Introduces Program That Provides Digital Library Free of Charge to Schools

Sam’s Fish Bowl Highlighted at Facebook Review

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

The editors at FBReview.com have written an in-depth review of our Facebook application, Sam’s Fish Bowl. They give a fantastic overview of how the application operates and why so many Facebook users have found it fun and entertaining. We think it is worth mentioning that they noticed our active users have doubled in the last month. We are very happy about this fact, and, as an update, we are on track to double again in March (fingers crossed). Please take a few moments and read the full review- thanks FBReview!

Excerpt:

From January to February the number of the active users of Sam’s Fish Bowl application has increased from around 2000 to approximately 4000. Use this game together with your children and friends as well and enjoy a nice time by taking care of your unique fish.

Read the full article at: http://www.fbreview.com/2009/03/03/adopt-a-fish-today/

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

“If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good”

Theodore Seuss Geisel was born March 2nd, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts.  We at Storybook Anytime would like to take a moment to honor the 105th birthday of Dr. Seuss’. Thank you for all the wonderful stories.

From WikiPedia:

Theodore Seuss Geisel was an American writer and cartoonist, most widely known for his children’s books written under his pen name, Dr. Seuss. He published over 60 children’s books, which were often characterized by imaginative characters, rhyme, and frequent use of trisyllabic meter. His most notable books include the bestselling Green Eggs and HamThe Cat in the Hat, and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. Numerous adaptations of his work have been created, including eleven television specials, three feature films, and a Broadway musical.

Read more about the great author and illustrator in WikiPedia.

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