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in case you need it....our Username is: bartlett
and....our password is: libra
About the TumbleBook Library:
The TumbleBook Library is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books) TumblePuzzles. TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books which we have licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the TumbleBook format.

Navigating the Site:
You may want to first explore the site and check out all the books, games and features. Our catalogue has book descriptions, book reviews, and author/illustrator/publisher information. You can view a TumbleBook by clicking on the ‘View Online” button. There are a number ways you can access a book:
The index page lists all the TumbleBooks and TumbleGames. Click on the hyperlink and it will take you right to that TumbleBook.
Scroll through the collection in any of the sections to read the descriptions and view the reading levels.
Once you have familiarized yourself with the collection however, the fastest and easiest way to get to your favorite books is by adding your class favorites to the My Favorites section. Add and delete the titles you want easy access to.

TumbleBooks:
Automatic/Manual Button: TumbleBooks are designed to be experienced in either automatic or manual mode. In automatic mode, the pages turn by themselves and are narrated; in manual, the narration is turned off and children turn the pages at their own speed.

The Pause Button: You can use the pause button to stop the story at any time in order to practice story prediction, interpret pictures, discuss new vocabulary words, empathize with a character, discuss possible consequences of actions, encourage problem solving, or provide historical, geographical, or other perspectives.

TumblePad Word Helper: This new feature allows you to click on a book to hear a sentence repeated, or click on a vocabulary word in order to hear it sounded out.

Reading Levels: Each title has recommended reading levels for both automatic and manual modes. Click on the reading level to see other books at the same level.

TumbleGames: The TumblePuzzles and memory TumbleGames are great educational games to play after reading a book.

Language Learning: Our Language Learning section has a growing collection of books in Spanish and French.

Life Learning:We are especially proud of our Life Learning section. You'll discover important books about volunteering, tolerance and other life lessons.

Navigate en Español, en Français or in Chinese: Our drop down menu on the top right hand corner of the site allows you to view the entire site in Spanish, French or Chinese!

TumbleReadables: Explore our collection of Large Print chapter books and classic children's books created in the TumbleReadable format. TumbleReadables are online electronic books which include our innovative text size slider which enables the reader to increase the text size to up to 34PT. Perfect for reluctant, emergent, ESL and middle schoolers who just love to read!
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TumbleBookLibrary is one of THREE online libraries providing unlimited remote access in a unique reading environment from TumbleBooks. Please do not hesitate to explore both www.tumblereadables.com: Your Online Large Print Library

and, www.tumbletalkingbooks.com: Your Online Audio Book Library. Like TumbleBookLibrary, you can register for a free username/password so you can review and evaluate the collections.

We are sure that you will love your experience with the TumbleBookLibrary, and it will soon become and invaluable educational resource to you. We are constantly adding new books, puzzles and games as well as other teaching resources.

FUN LINKS for KIDS

Between the Lions – A WGBH site which has excellent reading tips for young children as well as stories and games.
http://readytolearn/resources/lions.html

 
Reading Rainbow – A WGBH site which has solid recommendations for wonderful books, available in your library.
http://pbskids.org/readingrainbow/books


Great Web Sites for Kids – This list has been created by the American Library Association.  The sites cover many school topics and are both fun and informative.
http://www.ala.org/greatsites

 
The Yukiest Site on the Internet – All of the educational science entertainment about yucky things like worms that anyone might ever need.  Also has yucky games and recipes.
http://yucky.discover.com


Whootie Owl’s Stories to Grow By – This site has fairy and folk tales from around the world for pre-school children. 
http://www.storiestogrowby.com/links.html


The Book Hive – This guide to children’s books has booklists on a number of subjects for children in each grade through grade six.  Coloring activities, a quiz, and story telling are included.
www.bookhive.org


Children’s Authors and Illustrators on the Web – This site has an alphabetical listing of the websites of favorite authors and illustrators. 
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/authors.html




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www.brentwoodlibrary.org
www.brentwood.town-center.org/static/groups/library/



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