Smashing Ideas helps bring Wizard of Oz back to life on the tablet

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L. Frank Baum, author of the classic children’s book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” probably wouldn’t have guessed that his timeless novel would one day be transformed into an interactive reading application, complete with music, sound effects, and narration. Furthermore, he wouldn’t have even dreamed that his 1900 novel would be available as an iPad… Read More…

Children’s books on steroids: Nation9 brings stories to life on your tablet

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Sometimes, we all wish we could go back to being a lovely little toddler again. That’s even more true with what startup companies like Nation9 are doing to revolutionize children’s books. Seattle-based Nation9 is a next-generation digital and interactive publisher. The company, founded in November 2011 and based in Kirkland, publishes its own line of… Read More…