In Video: eBooks Get Kids Reading
January 12, 2010
We’ve been spreading the word about our range of eBooks for a while now, and as our library of titles available on iTunes grows, we thought it was about time we dusted off our video camera to put together this short video.
A big thank you to everyone involved for giving up their free time to help make it.
Incidentally, we’ve also just added an additional 11 new titles to our range of FREE eBooks, giving you the chance to read one chapter from each eBook in the Mad Myths, Tales of the Dark Forest and Colin the Barbarian series.
Click here to launch iTunes and see our full range of eBooks on the App Store.
Hot Off The Press
November 30, 2009
Authors Steve Barlow and Skidmore (a.k.a. The 2 Steves) have been featured on literary website, Fantasy Book Review.
Speaking about their range of eBooks for the iPhone and iPod touch, the 2 Steves said:
We’ve been showing kids all our titles, including Vernon Bright, on the iPhone/iPod touch during our school visits, and they love the idea of reading on these devices – for the disaffected readers they’re not reading a book, they’re using an app (there’s a world of difference!) and everyone enjoys the rolling text on Star Bores and the quizzes.
To read the full article, visit www.fantasybookreview.co.uk
Click here to launch iTunes and see our full range of eBooks on the App Store.
eBooks Taking Over iPhone
November 3, 2009
UK broadsheet The Telegraph has today reported that eBooks have become the top ranking application for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Since it launched in July 2008, games have dominated the App Store, with thousands of new titles launched each month. But according to a new report published by Flurry, September 2009 saw the number of eBooks released on the App Store overtake games for the first time.
eBooks have since continued to maintain their lead over games, and currently account for 20% of all apps available on the App Store, suggesting that Apple’s devices are rapidly becoming the platform of choice for publishers and authors.
Click here to launch iTunes and see all our eBooks on the App Store.
Children’s Laureate Praises eBooks
October 30, 2009
Sleepydog’s range of eBooks for the iPhone and iPod touch has been given the thumbs up by Children’s Laureate, Anthony Browne.
Our approach to eBooks has been developed in partnership with award-winning children’s author, Steve Skidmore, and is based around the core aim of encouraging kids to read.
Speaking to Skidmore, Browne said: ”This is a great idea! Anything that makes reading cool and gets kids reading for pleasure must be a good thing.”
With a total of 12 eBooks for children now published on iTunes, we’re looking forward to releasing many more titles in the coming months.
Want to find out more? Download our eBooks brochure to understand the Sleepydog approach to eBooks:
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Hot Off The Press
October 6, 2009
Sleepydog’s range of eBooks for children have been featured on top tech website, Macworld.
The article includes great coverage of our Vernon Bright series of eBooks, which are now available for the iPhone and iPod touch.
To read the full article, visit www.macworld.co.uk.
Click here to launch iTunes and see our full range of eBooks on the App Store.
Hot Off The Press
October 6, 2009
Sleepydog’s range of eBooks for children have been featured on top gadget website T3.
The article covers our unique approach to creating kid-friendly eBooks for the iPhone and iPod touch, based on works by award-winning authors such as Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore.
To read the full article, visit www.t3.com.
Click here to launch iTunes and see our full range of eBooks on the App Store.
Listen Again…
September 29, 2009
In case you missed this morning’s live broadcast, you can listen again to the BBC Radio Leicester interview with author Steve Skidmore and Sleepydog’s own Mark Hilton by visiting the BBC iPlayer.
Fast forward to 1.07.56 to hear Steve and Mark talking about our range of eBooks for children which are now available for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Click here to launch iTunes and see the full range of Sleepydog eBooks on the App Store.
Bookseller Children’s Conference
September 29, 2009
Author Steve Skidmore will be showcasing Sleepydog’s range of eBooks for the iPhone and iPod touch at this year’s Bookseller Children’s Annual Conference.
The event takes place on 1st October 2009 at London’s Commonwealth Club, and includes a top lineup of speakers from Waterstones, Scholastic, Penguin, Random House and Tesco.
Topics covered during the event will include:
- Non-traditional retailing in the children’s market
- The consolidation of the eBook market
- The potential for eBooks in the children’s market
- Publishing-backed digital initiatives
- Partnerships between publishers and game developers
For further information about the event and to register your attendance, please visit the Children’s Annual Conference website.
Hot Off The Press (Again)
September 28, 2009
Author’s Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore have been featured in The Bookseller, an information and daily news website for the publishing industry.
Promoting our range of eBooks for the iPhone and iPod touch, Skidmore said:
“Young people won’t be buying Sony or Kindle e-readers, but they are getting the iPod touch and this makes eBooks available to them. We are bringing books to children so that reading can sit alongside their games and music and pictures.”
To read the full article, visit www.thebookseller.com.
Click here to launch iTunes and see all our Sleepydog products on the App Store.
Hot Off The Press
September 25, 2009
Author’s Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore have been featured in BookBrunch, the information and daily news service for the publishing industry.
Promoting our range of eBooks for the iPhone and iPod touch, Skidmore said:
“We wanted the eBooks to be led from the coalface by experts in books and literacy. Working with Sleepydog we have been able to achieve just that. We have a truly impressive, funny, cool eBook which not only looks good but delivers on our core philosophy of enthusing and engaging young readers.”
For more information about subscribing to BookBrunch, visit www.bookbrunch.co.uk.
Click here to launch iTunes and see all our Sleepydog products on the App Store.