Making a digital tape recording of a book is a wonderful family activity, and a great way to stay in touch if a child, parent or grandparent is far away.  Digital tape recordings can be sent around the world by e-mail, or placed on a web site.  They can be downloaded to computers, iPods, phones, etc.

You, your children, your grandchildren or your students can record a book, or a story so you can have more fun as a family, or in class. You can use this system whether someone is in the same room, or thousands of miles away. All you need is a telephone.  (Many cell phones have free minutes on weekends and nights.)  If have two or more phones on the same telephone line, more than one person can record the story.  Mom can read Mom's part.  A girl can read Suzy's part.  A girl or boy can read Karrit's part.  Grandmom can read the Grandmom's part.  (Like a play.)

Children like to record a book or story and share it with others.  It is a great way for them to build self esteem, particularly if they also use our Image Library (requires a subscription) to write an e-book.

Most people like to hear books or stories read by parents and grandparents, brothers, sisters, teachers and other important people, and they can listen to them  using their computer, or a CD, .mp3 player or  iPod.

   

Note: It is *not* necessary to be on line to read the book, hear the story or both.

Directions

1. You might want to print out The Monster on Top of the Bed or open an e-book before you start.  More choices will be added soon. Here are some of your current choices:
   
   
   • The Monster on Top of the Bed
     
   • Monstercise Day
   •  Poems to Tame the Monster in You, and Others Too
   • I Sense God / My Divine Inspiration
   
   
2. For your information you can . . .
   • Listen to the recording by pressing 1
   • Save the recording by pressing 2
   • Press 3 and start over if you make a mistake.
3. Call (214) 615-6044 No charge to call (Long Distance may apply.  Many cell phone plans offer free calling on weekends and at night.)
4. Press 5519 followed by the # sign
5. Listen to the message or press # to start recording right away.
   
6. Wait for the beep!
7. Start by telling us your User Name.  We need this because we can only send the voice file to the e-mail address that is associated with your User Name.)   My User Name is spelled ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
8. Say the following:
   • My name is _________________________________
   • I'm recording  __________________________________ (name of the book or story)
   • I'm recording this for _____________________________ (name of the person or people e.g. "Jennifer," "My Dad," "Elliott," "Sarah and Billy," "Grandmom," "Mom," "Mom-mom Ellie," or "PopPop" for example.)
     
9. Read the story.  At the end of each page say "Turn the page. Turn the page. Turn the page."  At the end of the book say, "The End!"
10. You may want to add a short personal note like, "I love you, sweetie;" "I hope you liked it, Dad;" "Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite;" or "Grandma, I love you!"
11. This voice file will probably be played many times, and possibly for many years.  We suggest you do *not* say something like, "Today is June 2nd.  I'll be home in two weeks."
12. When you are done, save the recording by pressing 2
13. What's next?  Within 72 hours we will send you an e-mail to the address that is associated with your user name.  The e-mail will contain a link to the voice file, and it will contain a link to the e-book. 
    
14. If you are not a member, and do not have a User Name, you must either subscribe first or enter you e-mail instead of your user name.  If you enter an e-mail, we will send you a link to Pay Pal, and you will be required to pay $10.  It is less expensive to subscribe.  You can subscribe for as little as $5, or you can subscribe for a year for $20.  Also, when you subscribe for $20, you get a free copy of the printed book and the CD The Monster on Top of the Bed and Other Stories and Poems.

Whether your children are sitting next to you, in their room, or half way around the world, this system works.

 

All you need is a phone. You can reach out from around the corner or around the world and read your child a story.  Or, children can record a story for you.

 

Books and stories can be played back as often as desired.

If you or a member of your immediate family is in the Armed Forces, please join as an Armed Forces subscriber, and enjoy a 40% discount.

The directions on the left are for The Monster on Top of the Bed and Other Stories and Poems.

In the near future, we will be posting directions for  I Feel Thankful and Other Feel Good Words, One Soul Sharing, and other stories and books in our Multi-Media Library.

In addition to your narration, your child can also enjoy performances in English, Italian and Spanish, and a variety of other stories and poems.