Hello And A Question

ChopperHarris · 08-24-2009, 05:27 PM

Hello all,

I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. The site has been incredibly helpful in choosing a reader and I've finally picked up a Sony PRS-505 as the prices have dropped prior to introduction of the new models - so thanks for that!

My first question has come about because my 2 year old asked me to read her a book from the reader today. I've had a quick google, but I can't find any sites that sell picture books (although I've seen plenty of Manga, etc.) I'm realistic that picture quality will vary from book to book, but I'm guessing that some (e.g. Mr Men books) will have simple enough pictures that they could work in greyscale.

Is anyone aware of a site where these type of books can be purchased? In particular, I'm in the UK so someplace with UK access would be great.

Thanks in advance for any answers.

Cheers
Stu

rebarnmom · 08-24-2009, 06:15 PM

Here's a link, you might try.

http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/cgi-bin...er-ebooks.html

I'm sure there must be others. Children's picture books will be awesome when they come out with color e-ink readers!

BTW, Welcome to MobileRead!

toomanybooks · 08-24-2009, 06:30 PM

The link below has classic children's books in epub format.

http://www.snee.com/epubkidsbooks/

cassidym · 08-24-2009, 07:33 PM

Hi stu & welcome to MobileRead

Verencat · 08-24-2009, 08:12 PM

Welcome to Mobile Read, Stu! Glad you took the plunge!

kazbates · 08-25-2009, 04:20 PM

Official Welcome to MobileRead, Stu!

You can get classic books like Nancy Drew, Beverly Cleary, Encyclopedia Brown, etc., from Fictionwise.com, but most of their books in the Children's category are for pre-teens and teens. I would think publishers of picture books are waiting for the color e-ink like RBMom has said. Hang in there, though, they'll be coming soon!

Happy Reading!

ChopperHarris · 08-25-2009, 05:33 PM

Thanks for all your replies... in particular it seems as though there might be one or two on the diesel books site so I'll give them a go (and wait for the colour e-ink devices t arrive!).

08-24-2009, 05:27 PM	#1
ChopperHarris Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: none yet	Hello And A Question Hello all, I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. The site has been incredibly helpful in choosing a reader and I've finally picked up a Sony PRS-505 as the prices have dropped prior to introduction of the new models - so thanks for that! My first question has come about because my 2 year old asked me to read her a book from the reader today. I've had a quick google, but I can't find any sites that sell picture books (although I've seen plenty of Manga, etc.) I'm realistic that picture quality will vary from book to book, but I'm guessing that some (e.g. Mr Men books) will have simple enough pictures that they could work in greyscale. Is anyone aware of a site where these type of books can be purchased? In particular, I'm in the UK so someplace with UK access would be great. Thanks in advance for any answers. Cheers Stu

08-24-2009, 06:30 PM	#3
toomanybooks Addict Posts: 299 Karma: 154234 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Ipad, Ipod Touch, KIndle Fire	The link below has classic children's books in epub format. http://www.snee.com/epubkidsbooks/ __________________ "Will your darkest hour write a blank check on your soul?" Slaid Cleaves

08-25-2009, 04:20 PM	#6
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 400000 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: EBW-1150, Sony PRS-700BC, Sony PRS-600BC, Sony PRS650BC	Official Welcome to MobileRead, Stu! You can get classic books like Nancy Drew, Beverly Cleary, Encyclopedia Brown, etc., from Fictionwise.com, but most of their books in the Children's category are for pre-teens and teens. I would think publishers of picture books are waiting for the color e-ink like RBMom has said. Hang in there, though, they'll be coming soon! Happy Reading! __________________ Kaz

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08-24-2009, 06:15 PM	#2
rebarnmom Wizard Posts: 1,289 Karma: 2412599 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: rural Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-700 (traded in), Sony PRS-650	Here's a link, you might try. http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/cgi-bin...er-ebooks.html I'm sure there must be others. Children's picture books will be awesome when they come out with color e-ink readers! BTW, Welcome to MobileRead!

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cassidym Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,400 Karma: 5213134 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPhone 5, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi stu & welcome to MobileRead

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08-25-2009, 05:33 PM	#7
ChopperHarris Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: none yet	Thanks for all your replies... in particular it seems as though there might be one or two on the diesel books site so I'll give them a go (and wait for the colour e-ink devices t arrive!).


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