Shona101 vs StreamBook

Shona101 is a simple bilingual story to help children learn basic Shona, an African language mainly spoken in Zimbabwe. In this story, Ade reaches out to his friend Bembenene to help him find some cultural treasures. The clues to finding the treasures lie in a map which can only be understood in Shona, which Bembenene understands. Shona101 is narrated using a combination of English and Shona. It includes the following: - Interactive words: touch highlighted Shona words to hear their pronunciations and English translation. - Learn to count in Shona - Learn the names of family members in Shona - Touch items on the screen to hear their names in Shona Background Linford Zirangwa a.k.a. Bembenene, a computer science undergraduate at Dartmouth College is a native Shona speaker from Zimbabwe. Together, we worked on the Shona101 storybook to highlight the beauty of Shona language and culture.

STREAMBOOK TURNS READING INTO AN ADVENTURE StreamBook is an interactive reading feed for kids 4-10. Swipe, listen, and choose what happens next. Highlighted text plus narration turns passive screen time into real reading confidence. WHY KIDS LOVE IT • They control the story: choices change the ending and create instant replay value. • Replay your favorite stories: Explore different choices and unlock all the endings. • Swipe friendly feed: quick to start, easy to keep exploring new story cards. • Read along narration: professional voices with word highlighting guide emerging readers. • Vivid illustrations: full screen art and subtle motion keep attention on the story world. • Just right length: adjustable story length and adaptive pacing fit any attention span. • Collect all endings: branching paths encourage rereads that reinforce vocabulary and fluency. WHY PARENTS TRUST IT • Instill values: Seamlessly customize stories to introduce topics and lessons that matter to your family: from kindness and perseverance to sharing. Turn any tale into a personalized teachable moment. • Literacy support: audio plus highlight pairing builds decoding, recognition, fluency, comprehension. • Personalization: set age, reading level, narration style, and ideal story length in one tap. • Multiple profiles: You can create one profile for each of your kids, ensuring a personalized experience for everyone. • Positive habit forming: agency and fast onramp keep kids returning voluntarily. • 100% private and safe: no ads, no external links, zero data collection. • COPPA compliant from day one. • Curated library: classic tales and fresh originals vetted for quality and age fit. • Productive screen time: active decision making beats passive video watching. CORE FEATURES • Branching interactive story engine • Read aloud with synchronized word highlighting • Swipe interface adapted for kids • Adjustable age and reading level settings • Multiple narrator voices (male and female) • Growing library updated regularly • Offline reading (coming soon) • Multilingual support (coming soon) • Optional comprehension quizzes (planned) HOW IT WORKS • Pick a story card in the feed. • Listen and follow the highlighted text. • Make choices at key points to shape the plot. • Unlock a unique ending, then replay your story to explore alternate paths. • Reread to build fluency and confidence. SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING Start with a 7 day full access free trial. Continue with unlimited interactive stories for $9.99 per month. Auto renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Prices may vary by region. SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK • Have ideas or need help: teambluexagon@gmail.com. We love hearing from families. • Privacy Policy: https://www.makereadingfun.org/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Ready to turn screen time into joyful reading time? Download StreamBook and start your child’s next adventure now.