Benefits of Using a Kindle

February 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

The Kindle is an electronic reading device created by Amazon.  Instead of go heading out to the library, Barnes & Noble or another book store, reading lovers can now download their favorite books straight from the Internet and read them in their kindle.  Although some  traditional book lovers may be weary of the Kindle at first, the device has many benefits.

Save Money

Although you first have to invest in buying a Kindle, the device can help you to save money in the long run.  Most Kindle books are priced anywhere from free to ten dollars.  Some of the same books are sold in stores for $25 or more.  You can also download the first chapter of a book for free.  This way you know if you are intrigued enough by the book to make a full purchase.

Great for Travel

If you love to read books on the beach or on a cruise ship during vacation, you no longer have to lug around a big, bulky bag.  Download several books into your Kindle before your trip.  You can have several stories in one tiny device that can fit into your purse.  Worried about a glare?  Don’t be.  The Kindle is not back lit to avoid this problem.

No Contracts

You can download Kindle ebooks five times a day or once a year.  There are no user plans or minimum amount of books to order.

Saves Space at Home

Have you ever wanted to get rid of your large bookshelf?  If you purchase a Kindle, you can.  The Kindle can be kept in a drawer and store hundreds of books.

You Can Read Blogs on Kindle

While traveling, you can read your favorite blogs with out carrying around your heavy laptop.  Depending on your Kindle model, you can also post blogs from your Kindle.  If blogging is one of your income sources, then investing in a Kindle is well worth your time.

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Learning Through the Bookstore Experience

January 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment

The reading experience…what a wonderful one it is for both children and adults alike! The joy of reading starts at an early age, and if it is properly cultivated, will last long into young adulthood and beyond. Children libraries and bookstores are a great resource to find children books that are engaging and interesting for sparking young minds. Canadian literature has done a fantastic job of producing children books that keep young readers interested and instilling the desire to seek more mentally and visually engaging literature.

You can find very good Canadian books through the Canada 411 resource. You can find popular books, age-appropriate children books and material and the best offline and online resources to find these books. Some of the Canadian market’s best Canadian books include:

  • Alligator Pie by Dennis Lee
  • Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • The Baby Project by Sarah Ellis
  • Book: A Trilogy by Bernice Therman Hunter
  • Biscuits in the Cupboard by Barbara Nichol
  • Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul
  • Camilla Gryski’s Favorite String Games by Camilla Gryski

For the best resources and reading experience, a journey to a local bookstore can be one that you nor your child will soon forget. To be able to touch, smell and handle books is a delightfully rewarding experience, both for adults and for children. If you’re looking for bookstores offline, you can also go to the same information portal at Canada 411 to locate the stores or libraries that carry the books that you want to see. Children really love the experience of going into bookstores and locating their favorite books on the store’s shelves. Many bookstores that also have cafes are especially delightful for them, and they can sit and enjoy their newly purchased book with a cup of java (decaf, of course), all while they read and take in their story, line by line.

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Finding One Among the Many: Tips for Picking Out Books for Your Child

December 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment

If you are browsing for a new book for a special child in your life, whether at the library or the bookstore, odds are you want to find the perfect present. Nothing can be more disappointing than giving a book that doesn’t elicit as much enthusiasm as you wanted. Facing the scores of books at the store can be intimidating: how will you know which books would be best? Here are a few ideas to help you pick out a perfect book to share:

Give books that you yourself have read and loved.  One way to know if a book is enjoyable to read is, of course, to read it yourself! Pick old out favorites or take a few minutes to flip through the book while you are browsing. Plus, if you enjoyed the book, you will be more likely to read it with your child.

Check out the illustrations. When picking out picture books specifically, take a minute to flip through and look over the illustrations. Look for books with illustrations that you enjoy; pictures containing small, surprising details; or a unique artistic style. Small children who can’t yet read will enjoy examining the pictures, and so can you!

Look for award winners.  There are several awards which are given to the most enjoyable and worthwhile children’s books every year, such as the Newbery Award, the Caldecott Award, and the American Library Association’s Best Books for Young Adults Award. Many bookstores and libraries even have displays dedicated solely to award winners, which makes it easy to browse them all at once and pick out something that sounds appealing.

Let your child choose.  If you’re at a complete loss for what to pick out, head to the experts! Bring your child to the library or bookstore and explore new promising titles together.

Regardless of how you end up discovering it, here’s to finding a new favorite book and a happy memory of sharing it.

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Ways to Save on Children’s Books

November 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment

In this type of economy many people are looking for ways to save money. When it comes to looking for children’s books and owning them there are many different ways that a parent can develop a huge collection of children’s books without having to break the bank to get those books.

Here are some money saving and cost effective ways to get children’s books and bring them into a huge collection.

1. Garage Sales. Many garage sales will have stacks and stacks of children’s books available for very cheap or next to nothing. The condition of the books will vary from gently used, new and even falling apart. However, if you really have a book that you want the decision to pay a quarter for it or to pay close to $20 will win every time.

2. Library Book Sales. Many libraries all over the country have book sales as a way to diminish their book supply. These are usually well worn books or ones that are no longer wanted in their collection. Occasionally a library patron will donate a stack of books but it varies. The type of books that are available will also vary so it is hit or miss when it comes to these sales but you can get a really good deal when it comes to these types of books.

3. Book Swap. There are many sites that offer book swapping opportunities to each other. These usually allow you to list a book that you want to trade and get credits for every book that you trade in. It’s a great way to get ride of those adult books you have and develop your child’s book collection. If you don’t want to use the online sites consider starting your own book swap in the neighborhood or with your mother’s club or group.

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