And So You Were Born » parenting

Landing on JOI’s homepage

TPP — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:49:21 +0000

And So You Were Born receives thumbs up for its creative use of today’s technology in making children feel “accepted and welcome in a diverse world.” www.joi.org

“How cool is that?” Thanks, we thought you’d like it ;)

TPP — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:16:11 +0000

Tech4Moms says And So You Were Born is as cool as ice:

“It’s a one-of-a-kind story book for the iPad and iPad2 where you can personalize the book with audio and video recordings. How cool is that?… The book illustrations are very vibrant and colorful. They are also interactive, one feature my kids really enjoyed … I found it easy to use and very versatile with its options. … my children really enjoyed this app, and I appreciated the underlying message of love and diversity!”

The full review can be found here: http://www.tech4mommies.com/2012/01/and-so-you-were-born-app-review/

Reviews start rolling in…

TPP — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:25:43 +0000

BellaOnline writes: “[W]ith so many exciting features, children are sure to get engrossed in it for hours. […] While most children’s books and resources only entertain, ‘And So You Were Born’ goes beyond to enlighten the minds of young readers.” (For full article, visit BellaOnline.com)

Leading the charts in Bulgaria!

TPP — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:13:18 +0000

Just days after its release, And So You Were Born ranks #1 as the top grossing iPad app in the ‘Book’ category in Bulgaria!

Perfect timing!

TPP — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:24:53 +0000

Apple grants an exception to its usual lengthy review process and chooses to push And So You Were Born through review to be sure it would be available for your family’s enjoyment during the holiday season!

So, that’s right, the app is NOW available in the iTunes App Store! Great timing and ideal for visiting relatives to video record themselves for your child to view over and over again after loved ones depart when the holidays end!

And So You Were Born to be featured in theaters

TPP — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:20:42 +0000

Author Mona Parsa has been approached by the director of an upcoming film to feature And So You Were Born book and book app in the film as being part of a character-enrichment curriculum for children. Details to come!

Be one of the first to enter the premiere I Was Born Because… Contest!

TPP — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:20:19 +0000

Up until release of And So You Were Born, a series of contests will be held for your youngsters to show what various versus in the book mean to them. First up: Virtues Drawing!

And So You Were Born features a scene with the child being helpful, caring and considerate to its family by gathering the toys in the bedroom after playtime, bringing to life the accompanying text “… you can say that you are helpful, caring, and considerate, just as a child of God would be.” Now, have YOUR little ones show us how they are helpful, caring, and considerate! Submit their drawing of what these virtues mean to them and how they feel they show it in their lives, emailing it to contest@andsoyouwereborn.com by December 7th for it to be considered for a promotional code for a free download of And So You Were Born in the iTunes App Store!