{"id":1682,"date":"2020-02-28T08:54:41","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T08:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.suntecdigital.com\/blog\/?p=1682"},"modified":"2020-02-28T09:15:34","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T09:15:34","slug":"4-things-to-create-interactive-ebooks-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suntecdigital.com\/blog\/4-things-to-create-interactive-ebooks-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Interactive eBook for Kids- 4 Things to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome to the brave new world of clickable, interactive reading.<\/em> <\/p>\n

Since 2020 began, many parallels have been drawn between the last decade and the new one in almost every industry. Digital technology has empowered some stunning transformations over the previous ten years. Naturally, hopes are high for the next ten, as per the forecasts. <\/p>\n

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A similar approach can be seen in the world of eBooks for kids & adults. We are moving away from the \u2018paper versus pixel\u2019 debate. Sure, most eBooks so far have turned out to be similar to their paper versions, albeit with some added perks. But, a major shift to truly interactive content is underway. <\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll discuss what the concept of an interactive eBook for kids<\/a> truly means. Then, we\u2019ll move forward to 4 factors that should be kept in mind when creating kids\u2019 eBooks. <\/p>\n

Shall we? <\/p>\n

Interactive eBooks & eLearning- A Brief Introduction <\/h2>\n

Technology and mobility have reshaped the way we perceive books and the act of reading itself. An eBook, unlike paper books, offers a non-linear reading experience. It allows the reader to get involved with more aspects of the story than just the printed letters. <\/p>\n

An interactive book is even better! <\/p>\n

It\u2019s about more than text and images on a screen; you\u2019re looking at a rich reading experience brimming with audio, video, and touch-based content. Think of animated images, ambient music, read-aloud narration. With so many elements to facilitate immersive reading, this domain can be aptly defined as transmedia, i.e., books we watch or television we read. <\/p>\n

Interactive eBooks facilitate learning, not just for children but for college students as well as employed adults. Plus, it positively impacts businesses and the environment. <\/p>\n

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However, we\u2019ve only just scratched the surface of interactive eBooks creation services<\/a> & technologies. The possibilities are endless. <\/p>\n

4 Tips for Creating an Interactive eBook for Kids <\/h2>\n

1. Target Device+Platform+Demographic <\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re creating an eBook for kids, the first and foremost concern should be well-developed content. However, the immediate next things you jump to should be the platform, devices, and audience you\u2019re targeting. <\/p>\n

For instance, there are currently 3.5 billion mobile users<\/a> in the world and about 4.54 billion active internet users. Children are a subset of that demographic. This audience has access to different screens, browsers, operating systems, languages, etc. <\/p>\n

So, when you publish an eBook, it should be- <\/p>\n