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Build a digital library with Disney Story Central

By Heather

 

We’ve been talking about summer reading now that school is over for my youngest and coming down to the last few weeks for my oldest. With Disney fresh on their minds, I knew that Disney Story Central would be an excellent resource for getting the kids excited about reading. I mean who doesn’t want to know what happens next after Belle saves the Beast?

Emma has learned the basics in kindergarten this year and Ryan loves to read stories with us. If there’s one thing that’s worth giving your kids, it’s the gift of reading. Once they discover that worlds and stories can become real through the magic of words on a page, they become hooked. Nothing gets kids more excited about story-telling than Disney, at least in my experience.

Disney Story Central

Disney Story Central

Disney Story Central is where you’ll find the largest collection of Disney digital stories. The experience is available on iPhone, iPad tablet-optimized website and Video on Demand (AT&T U-Verse).

One of the things that I love most about this app/website is that you can purchase tokens to apply to your child’s account, and he or she can redeem those tokens for the books they want. There’s no having to ask for permission or authorization. This is a safe place where your child can feel empowered in making choices, thereby building confidence. There is also an annual subscription option offering unlimited access to Disney Story Central’s expansive library of books for $7.99 a month. I like how the account overview shows parents and kids a summary of their experience.

I set up additional readers, and I love that we can all access one another’s book choices, and I am also able to transfer tokens between readers.

Disney Story Central

At 3 years old, Ryan has not yet mastered the fundamentals of reading. But that does not mean that he can’t enjoy a good story, even on his own. He can sit with the iPad on a road trip and have his book of choice read to him. A much better option than using a portable DVD player for entertainment! You can also set the book to auto-play which will read and automatically turn the page, or let children read to themselves.

Disney Story Central Reward

We found severals books for him by browsing character keywords. I let him choose three to start and he went with Doc McStuffins, Cars and Jake and the Neverland Pirates books. As children read their books, they will be awarded special trophies to encourage them to keep going.

How do you encourage a love of reading?

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Filed Under: Books, Kids, Sponsored

About Heather

Heather is the founder of GirlGoneMom.com. She lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband, 12-year-old daughter, 9-year-old son, her cat Spencer and Buddy the lab mix. You’ll find a combination of family-friendly reviews and giveaways, deal alerts, personal stories and articles relating to parenting on GirlGoneMom.com.

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  1. Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says

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    I’m going to download this app for my son, he will love it!

  2. April G says

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    I have to say we’ve been lacking on reading over the last year… strong at first, then fell off. As I picked it up towards the end of the school year, the girls LOVED it. I will be doing much more of it.

  3. Tough Cookie Mommy says

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    I love how these books promote literacy. It’s a great way to reinforce literacy skills in younger children.

  4. Maria says

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    My daughter would love this! I’ll have to put this on our Ipad soon.

  5. Pam says

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    That does look like an excellent resource for finding reading material for your little ones. My kids are grown now but when they were young my husband took them to the library once a week and they picked out their books and he selected his. It was great bonding time for them all.

  6. Ann Bacciaglia says

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    This is such a great idea. It is so important for kids to develop a love of reading. I used to have story time every night at bedtime.

  7. Amber NElson says

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    This looks like a really awesome app. My kids would love!

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