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The enhanced e-book was less effective than the print and basic e-book in supporting the benefits of co-reading because it prompted more non-content related interactions. When adults prompt children with questions pertaining to the text, label objects, and encourage them to discuss the book contents in terms of their own experiences and curiosities, this elicits increased verbalization by the child and can lead to improved vocabulary and overall language development.
This is a podcast episode about an app for literacy. Episode #105 features a brief discussion about what to look for when evaluating storybook apps and an example of a quality storybook app.