Story- telling tool lets parents read to kids online
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- Nov 20, 2008
Microsoft has launched a free animated tool that lets parents read stories to their children via a webcam on MSN Messenger.
The software giant has partnered with family entertainment company Chorion, the owner of classic characters such as Noddy, Mr. Men and Paddington Bear to create the service.
The application, called Time for a Story, lets parents read stories to their children via a webcam, no matter where they are.
The storybook pages are animated so the child can interact with the pictures on screen, whilst hearing their parent’s voice and seeing their face on the PC.
The new tool provides three classic Noddy stories and classic characters are expected to follow in the coming months.
Alex Marks, Head of Marketing for Microsoft Advertising said: “By bringing relevant and interactive content to consumers, brands are able to connect and engage in far deeper and more meaningful ways. Digital is now mainstream, with 66% of the UK population online and 58% of kids going online when they get home from school. Time for a Story is fantastic way of allowing families to come together and share children’s learning experiences.”
