TumbleBook Library Available Through Georgia Public Libraries
Public library users in Georgia will be happy today when they find TumbleBook Library in their database offerings. TumbleBook Library, provided by GALILEO and Georgia Public Library Service, is a collection of animated, talking picture books suited for elementary school children. TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books, adding sound, animation, music, and narration to create an electronic picture book. These electronic books are a literacy resource that keeps children interested and involved in reading and are great for children learning to read. The interactive web site keeps children engaged and contributes to success in school while helping to instill a love of reading.
In addition to electronic books, this resource also features games, read-along and non-fiction books (no animation), videos, and some books in French and Spanish. The web site is easy for children to navigate and allows children to hear stories read fluently. Each story comes with puzzles and games geared to ensure reading comprehension. TumbleBooks use Flash, but they are viewable on the iPad with the exception of some of the games.
TumbleBooks provides marketing materials for libraries to promote TumbleBook Library, including logos, animated logos, bookmarks, and more. Just click on the “Tumble Admin” link in the footer of the homepage. In addition to those materials, use this Letter to Parents to give parents information on accessing TumbleBook Library from home. The handout is customizable in Word for libraries who want to add their logo or other information.
TumbleBook Library can be added to library websites using an express link to give users direct access to these resources (rather than going through the GALILEO website). In the library, users will go straight to the resource; from home, they will first be prompted to enter their GALILEO password. TumbleBooks require an Internet connection and are streamed
Express Link: http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=ztbo