Free online children’s books

I recently came across a very long (600+!) list of free children’s books online, compiled by Gizmo’s Freeware. I’m frequently asked about resources like this, so I decided to take a closer look at a few of the offerings. Aaron Shephard’s World of Stories caught my attention first; I’ve used his Reader’s Theater (RT) resources for years, and recommend the site frequently to...

How to Download e-books From Your Local Library

Before you purchase e-books from vendors like Amazon or from the iBookstore, see what your local library has to offer. With a library card and a free application, Overdrive Media Console, you can download free e-books and audiobooks to your iPhone (and any other iOS device), BlackBerry, Android device, or...