With infinibook™, kids can explore favorite stories on their own
or with loved ones.
LOS
ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Video games.
Email and text messages. Endless scrolling. With digital
distractions tugging at us all throughout the day, it's no wonder
families are finding less time to focus, connect and be
present.
"Our goal is to make reading as fun and
engaging as TV and video games," says Cali Meyrignac, founder of
Cali's Books.
Cali's Books wants to change
all that with a screen-free storytime experience kids and parents
can enjoy. The Los Angeles-based
publishing house is excited to introduce infinibook, a
first-of-its-kind reading device for kids that combines the
interactivity of a digital reader with the rich, tactile experience
of a physical book.
To learn more about infinibook, click here.
Designed for digital natives
Studies show that higher access to screens affects brain
development in young children, with changes impacting cognitive and
attention skills. Parents know they need to limit screen time, but
finding a screen-free option that captures kids' attention isn't
always easy or convenient.
That's where the infinibook comes in. The device reimagines
reading for a new generation, with read-aloud functionality,
buttons and other interactive features—all without a screen.
"Our goal is to make reading as fun and engaging as TV and
video games," says Cali Meyrignac, founder of
Cali's Books and creator of
the infinbook reader. "We want to inspire kids to unplug and
experience something more tangible and meaningful."
With an ever-expanding library of infinibooklets—specially
created paper books you insert into the reader—the infinibook fuels
discovery in a safe, screen-free environment. Learning games and
phonics lessons at the end of each book make them even more
immersive.
Daily reading made easy
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends reading
aloud to children daily to promote literacy skills and school
readiness. But family life is hectic, and establishing a daily
reading habit is more and more challenging. A UK study found
that only half of preschool aged-kids are being read to each
day.
The infinibook helps make daily read-alouds easy with a
recording feature that lets parents, grandparents and other loved
ones record their voice telling each story. Kids can pick up the
device anytime and be read to at the push of a button.
"We're busy parents, too, so we know how hard it is to find time
to read with our kids," says Meyrigna. "We designed the
infinibook to be easy to use, so even the littlest readers can
enjoy storytime on their own."
Together, even when apart
Have a grandparent that lives across the country? Or a parent
who's stationed overseas? The infinibook app offers remote voice
recording, so loved ones can easily join the storytime experience
from afar.
"There's something so special about hearing a familiar voice
telling your favorite story," says Meyrignac. "Now everyone can
take part no matter where they are in the world."
Backed by experts from Scholastic, Nat Geo Kids, Disney and
other beloved children's brands, the infinibook is here to inspire
more storytime, less screen-time and a lifetime of family
memories.
The infinibook arrives July 29 and
starts at $119.
ABOUT CALI'S BOOKS
Based in Los Angeles, Cali's Books is a publishing house on a
mission to introduce young children to the joyful world of words
and music.
What began as a one-woman show in Cali's family garage has blossomed into a
global team of dedicated professionals. We're proud to be a
predominantly woman-operated business dedicated to uniting families
through diversity and a shared passion for reading.
Contact:
Tamara Hombrebueno
Cali's Books
associates@calisbooks.com
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