Put an interesting twist to your kids’ bedtime routine with the help of your computer. For a limited time, you can record yourself reading the books Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle,Twinkle, Little Star and/or Xander and the Wind for free at A Story Before Bed. You will need a webcam and microphone connected to your computer to make the recordings. Each book includes illustrations.
Either login or create an account and follow the instructions to record yourself reading the books. Whether you’re a grandparent wanting to tuck the grandbabies in, a parent deployed on military duty that wants to treat your kids to a bedtime story or have your child record a story and send it to an adult they love. Over 150 other recordable books are available for purchase (prices start at $6.99).
A few nice features of A Story Before Bed is it indicates which age groups are recommended for each book, you can preview the book before you select it and you don’t have to pay until you are satisfied with your recording.
Thanks Freebies 4 Mom!
Your turn: Have you recorded your free book yet? What did your kids think of this new story-telling method?
Do the books print out or do you have to bring your computer to the bedroom to play them? I’m a little confused.
It’s online so your child needs to be in front of the computer – whether you bring a laptop into their bedroom or have them sit at a desk to watch/listen to the book being read. Does that help?
yes, thank you. I’ve got pregnancy brain!