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Originally Posted by Alisa
I don't see how reading from a device or a computer precludes this, especially as they get smaller and lighter. I could sit with a child reading from a tablet PC just fine. As time goes on, I think dedicated reading devices will go away. It's mostly a matter of screen technology. When we get a readable, power-conservative, lightweight screen that can handle the demands of more general applications, we'll see more integrated devices. They'll be color and allow for animation and interaction. I still think we'll see physical books for little ones that are more tactile, but we'll also see a lot of kids books that are electronic.
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So when you tuck your child into bed and ask "What shall we read tonight" he does what. Run to the shelf and pick which book strikes his fancy or hand you the tablet pc? Wouldn't it be more stimulating to choose from a stack of books than a table of contents?
Certainly, once a child has learned to read on his own, and prefers to read by himself, the reader is great.
But hopefully he'll always treasure those old fashioned, finger-smudged, maybe even marked and torn books.
Right now I'm reading books to my 5 yr old granddaughter that belonged to my daughter. And with care, she'll be reading them to
her daughter.
The connection is priceless.