What is a TumbleBook?
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.
Requires the Flash plug-in to view and hear the animation.
How to access: Simply link to the above site from within the Sunnyvale Library web site.
How to use TumbleBook Library:
Automatic/Manual Button:
TumbleBooks may be used in either automatic or manual mode.
- In automatic mode the pages turn by themselves and are narrated aloud.
- In manual mode, the narration is turned off and children turn the pages at their own speed.
The Pause Button:
You may stop the story at any time in order to practice story prediction, interpret pictures, discuss new vocabulary words, empathize with a character, discuss possible consequences of actions, encourage problem solving, or provide historical, geographical, or other perspective.
TumblePad Word Helper:
This feature allows you to click on a book to hear a sentence repeated or click on a vocabulary word in order to hear it sounded out.
Reading Levels:
Each title has recommended reading levels for both automatic and manual modes. Click on the reading level to see other books at the same level.
Other Activities and Sections:
TumbleQuizzes:
Fun, flash animated, multiple choice quizzes to test reading comprehension.
TumbleGames:
Educational puzzles and memory games.
Language Learning:
A growing collection of books in Spanish and French.
Life Learning:
Books about volunteering, tolerance and other life lessons.
Español - ciber-libros para ciber-niños!™
The drop down menu on the top right hand corner of the site allows you to view the entire site in Spanish.
TumbleBooks, the digital media division of Tumbleweed Press, is a leader in the creation and delivery of print and electronic interactive reading experiences.
For more information, go to http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/help.asp
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