I normally only write about products or services for teens and tweens on this blog, however I have come across a fantastic new service, Readeo, that allows parents and other relatives read books with young children, online from anywhere in the world. Traveling or divorced parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and others can now see and hear their kids while reading books together online.

Readeo's patent-pending web application, BookChat uses beautifully digitized picture books with a seamless webcam integration to enable people to see, read, and interact with children that they may be separated from.  Many people use video chat to connect with children and family that we are separated from — Readeo takes that a step further by combining it with children’s books to create real interaction.

Readeo is packed with useful features including:

• Face-to-face story time from anywhere in the world
• Award-winning and popular titles hand-picked for the site by Readeo’s editor
• Personalized “bookshelves”
• A library that is searchable by age, gender and subject matter
• A Book of the Month that is free to all users

Watch this video to see how Readeo works:


How Readeo Works from Readeo on Vimeo.

Readeo can be used for free with the Book of the Month. However, to access the entire library, membership is required. With Mother's Day just around the corner, what better gift to give a grandma or traveling mom? Readeo is offering a specially reduced price for Mother's Day. All membership subscriptions come with a 14 day trial. So check out this wonderful product that will help families connect through books.

See also: Goodnight iPad the Video of the Ann Droyd Book Parody
 

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