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Start a holiday reading tradition

By Sponsored Content by Oyster December 12, 2014
During this crazy time of year, it’s easy to get so wrapped up in the gifts we’re buying for our kids that we forget that the best holiday memories, the things kids really remember, come from the time we spend together. Isn’t it time to start a holiday reading tradition? Maybe it’s cuddling under a blanket by the fire, or maybe it’s reading a holiday-themed book before bed as you count down to the big day. No matter where you choose to read with your little one, that time-honored tradition of reading together around the holidays is one they’ll remember forever. 

Besides being a great way to make memories, reading together is truly the gift that keeps giving. Studies show that reading with our kids is one of the most important activities we do. For example, according to a Department of Education analysis, kindergartners “who are read to at least three times a week are almost twice as likely to score in the top 25% in reading than children read to less.”

That’s why we love Oyster, a beautifully-designed app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, and the web. A $9.95 monthly subscription gives you unlimited access to over 45,000 children’s titles that you can read with your kids at bedtime—or pass your tablet to your independent reader when you’re on the go, as a great alternative to a tv show or game.

From Lemony Snicket and Disney Princesses to The Hardy Boys and Ramona, there’s something for every kid. And just for Mom and Dad, there are new books added every week including New York Times bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners, Oprah's picks, and more. So don’t forget to reclaim that iPad after bedtime!
 
We’re offering a free trial for Macaroni Kids readers. Visit Oyster to sign up and get unlimited access to over half a million books. 

Oyster also makes a great gift for everyone around the holidays. Why give one book when you can give half a million? You can give anywhere from one month to one year. Click here to learn more.

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