These storybooks for kids help to cover some new challenges that are being introduced to parenting, like social media and the use of cellphones and other digital devices from very early ages. As well as some of these new issues, these storybooks also tackle new kinds of ways for kids to learn to read and write, that are just as fun as they are educational.
Some of these books are still printed on paper, but a lot of them are also being introduced as apps. One particularly interesting book is ‘Leo The Maker Prince’ by Carla Diana, which introduces kids to 3D printing by including the templates for characters and other objects from the story, so that they can get a first hand sense of how it works.
Many of these apps and even printed storybooks also offer customization, which is exciting for kids because they’re more likely to be engaged in a story’s content if they can make it their own.
15 Tech-Centric Storybooks for Kids
From Augmented Reality Fairytales to Educational Touchscreens:
Laura McQuarrie — Jan 16, 2014 — Life-Stages
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Augmented Reality Fairytales
QR Code Storybooks Are the Way of the Future
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Interactive Digital Books
The Dimi Storybook Develops Creative Skills
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Classic Storybook-Inspired Sweets
Wonka Ice Cream is Set to Hit Shelves in Seven New Flavors
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Demonstrative 3D-Printing Storybooks
'LEO the Maker Prince' Explains & Shows 3D-Printing to Kids
11
Classic App-Enhanced Toys
Fisher-Price Augments Iconic Playsets with iPad Functionality
10
Interactive iPad Storybooks
'Toy Story 3 Read-Along' iPad App is Packed With Fun & Games
9
Customizable Children's Tale Apps
Kids Can Edit Elements of Dallas Clayton's Latest iPad Storybook
8
Interactive Augmented Bedtime Apps
This Bedtime Story App Turns Bedsheets into Backgrounds
7
Literary Meme Legacy Books
My First Meme Coloring Book Makes Sure Epic Icons are Never Forgotten
6
Interactive Alphabetized Apps
VeggieTales' Educational Kids App is Fun and Skill-Building
5
Interactive Children's Book Apps
The 'Goodnight Moon' App Recreates an Iconic Story for Kids
4
News-Focused Storybook Apps
This Bedtime Storybook App Presents Daily News Stories to Kids
3
Storybook Stop-Motion Animations
'A World I Never Made' Brings Pages of Text to Life
2
Activity-Oriented Fairytale eBooks
The Thumbelina iPad Interactive eBook Makes Reading Fun
1
Blunt Blogger Children's Books
Perez Hilton's 'The Boy with Pink Hair' is Sweet and Innocent
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VINCI Tablet Introduces the Child to the World of Technology
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The Hurricane Sandy Memes are Hopelessly Devoted to Humor
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This Mary Ellen Johnson Series is Mouth Watering
Beloved Storybook Jewelry
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Adorably Misinterpreted Memes
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This Social Media Story for Kids Addresses Internet Addiction
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Always Have Clean Delicates with 3D-Printed Disposable Underwear
Unbelievable Stop-Motion Ads
The MTV Balloons Commercial is Epically Poptastic
Second Childhood Decor
Lego Novelties for Households
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Selling Real-Time Trends
Disney/Pixar Promotes With 'Toy Story 3' Twitter Trending Topic Ad
Vibrant Art Deco Fashion
The Manish Arora A/W 10-11 Line is Delicious
Digitally Printed Skate Decks
Sam Abbott Creates the World's First 3D-printed Skateboard
Lifesized Grouchy Holiday Dolls
The Giant Grinch Plush is a Wicked Cartoon Christmas Toy
Terrifying Tot Toys
The Twilight ‘Reborn Dolls’ are a True Dedication to the Enterpris
Playfully Wicked Kid's Books
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Cartoon Sea Creature Ornaments
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Classic Childhood Toy Infographics
A Christmas Toy Story Chronicles Popular Toys since 1980
Parisian Shoe Promos
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Inexpensive 3D Printers
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Huge Delectable Dollhouses
The $15,000 Edible Gingerbread Playhouse is 6 Feet of Sugary Fun
Touchscreens for Tots
The Smart Pillow is an Efficient Learning Tool for Young Children
Kid-Friendly Gadget Covers
The Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Baby iCan Play Case
Cheeky 3D Music Videos
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Touchscreens for Toddlers
The Phonebook Transforms Your iPhone into a Kid's Toy
Augmented Reality Nursery Apps
The 'Zappie' App Uses Augmented Reality for Education
Candy Cane Bike Equipment
These Death Spray Custom ‘Candy Bars’ are Easy to Handle
Modernized Elementary Fables
Christian Jackson Re-Designs Classic Fairy Tales
Spy-Theme Storybooks
These Kids Book Titles are Re-Imagined with the Theme of Privacy
Breast-Feeding Dolls
Breast Milk Baby Gives Kids a Taste of Motherhood
Monster Movie Murals
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Virtual Name-Calling
Demi Moore & Perez Hilton Pull Out the Stops in Twitter Brawl
Kid-Friendly Touchscreens
The SMART Table
Celebrity Potato Heads
These Famous Faces are Transformed in Hasbro's Mr. Potato Head
Digitally Transformed Books
The 'Infinite Book' Turns Printed Publications into Electronic Media
Colorful Book Cover Lockets
These Book Lockets by Nikki Abs are Fashionably Literary
Qwerty E-Readers
The iriver Story HD Joins the Revolution of Digital Books
Psychedelic Art Installations
Rose Skinner's Pieces are Trippy and Vibrant
Novel Musical Interpretations
Christophe Gowans Transforms Famous Albums Into Book Covers
Phone-Controlled Block Toys
The Lego Mindstorms EV3 Series Provides More Socially Connected Robots
Monstrous Movie Posters
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Curious Cone-Topped Desserts
The Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Updates the Ice Cream Truck Favorite
3D-Printed Salt Structures
This 3D-Printed Briny Structure is Entirely Made of Salt
Digital Interactive Teaching Tools
'Pas a Pas' Promotes Learning Through Use of Everyday Objects
Classic App-Enhanced Toys
Fisher-Price Augments Iconic Playsets with iPad Functionality
Classic Characters in Modern Couture
Przemek Sobocki's Fantasy Fashion
Offensive Child Toy Marketing
Strapya's Hip-Shaking Product Description Misses the Mark
Eco-Friendly Digital Books
Snippy the Solar-Powered E-Book Reader Is A Truly Novel Concept
Interactive Children's Books
'Moving Tales' is a Clever Approach to Reading on the Go
Cool Creamy Cinema Snacks
Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream Delivers the Flavor of the Theatre
Kid-Sized Cab Bookshelves
The Taxi Book Storage is a Fun and Practical Shelf for Kids
Hotel Bedtime Stories
London Hotel Offers Reader-in-Residence Program For Lonely Guests
Big Screen Storybooks
Wes Anderson Brings Roald Dahl's "Fantastic Mr. Fox" to Life
Chronic-Induced Children's Books
The Robert Brockway Book Was Written While High
Multi-Touch Touchscreens
The Lenovo L2461x Wide Features Multi-Touch Capabilities
Laser Beam Pet Toys
The Laser Chase Toy Will Keep Your Pets Entertained for a Long Period of Time
Brew Branding Origins
'Coffee Time' by Wan-tzu Looks at the Soul of the Java
Interactive Cover Photos
Unilever Engages Eco-Minded Fans With Interactive Facebook Timeline
Search Engine Printers
Hands on Search is a 3D Printer for the Visually Impaired
Crooning Cuddly Creature Toys
The Mini Talking Chewie is a Fun-Sized Version of Chewbacca
Vintage Toy Storytelling
Danielle Buerli Creates Mixed-Media Artwork That Tells Tales
Comedic Cartoon Searches
'The Discovery Toy Story 3' Google Ad is Selling Curiosity
Bamboo Rockers
Rocking Frog Makes Eco Toys That Go Beyond Tradition
Optimistic Meme Toys
The Ryan Kittleson Success Kid Figurine Celebrates Victory
Digital Book Pillows
The Pling Plong
Blog Laws
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Choose Your Own Adventure Videos
The Secret Location
Smartphone-Embedded Plush Toys
The Cocolo Bear is Made for Tech-Savvy Children
Storybook Critter Nightlights
The Miffy Rabbit Lamp is a Loveable Cartoon Companion
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Realistic 3D Plastic Printers
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Motorcycle Rocking Horses
Felix Goetze Combines Child Toy & Vintage Chopper
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The Kindoma App Lets You Read a Bedtime Tale Over Video Chat
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This 'Extraordinary Toys' Short Film is Guaranteed to Inspire
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Mechanical Sympathy Shows the Life and Death of a Reel-To-Tape Recorder
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