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| “You’re Blushing, Little Octopus” Wins Learning Magazine Teacher’s Choice Award |
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Block Publishing Press Release: February 1, 2009 “I’m thrilled that Learning magazine has again chosen one of our multimedia products for their award,” said Cheryl Block, author and publisher. “By combining books with software, I hope to offer children, teachers, and parents, the best of both worlds. I love books. Technology won’t replace books (you just can’t curl up with a computer), but it is a useful tool for learning that also engages kids. So it made sense to put them together. Winning this award lets me know we’re on the right track.” In You’re Blushing, Little Octopus, written by Cheryl Block and illustrated by Gene Takeshita, a little octopus is teased by the other animals, but learns to appreciate her differences. “The story is adorable,” said one TCA reviewer. “Diversity is examined through the eyes of a little octopus as it changes color.” Children can learn more about the cast of coral reef characters from the CD-ROM included with the book. Appropriate for grades K through 3, the CD-ROM teaches children about coral reef life through a series of narrated and interactive lessons, using photos and videos of real coral reef animals. Kids can watch an octopus change color and jet propel through the reef. The CD also includes a series of printable activities in reading, math and science that complement the story and interactive activities. Additional materials are offered for free on our website: www.blockpub.com. Block Publishing, a woman-owned company located in Pacific Grove, CA, produces quality educational books and software, which focus on science and literature. Cheryl Block, an educator and learning therapist for 10 years and an author and editor of children’s educational books for 12 years, started Block Publishing in 2004 to produce the kinds of materials she wanted as a teacher.
iParenting Press Release: February 1, 2008 IPARENTING MEDIA AWARDS ANNOUNCE BEST PRODUCTS OF 2008 Hundreds of products were submitted for judging in 20 categories. All products submitted for the iParenting Media Awards Best Products of 2008 underwent a thorough evaluation process that has ISO 9001:2000 Certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO is the world's largest developer of standardization regulations, and ISO 9001:2000 is an internationally recognized standard of quality assurance. "Thousands of new products are introduced each year, and the iParenting Media Awards have become a resource that identifies the best of the best products for families, providing parents with a trusted source of information and insight," said Alvin All, Director and General Manager of iParenting Media. "For more than a decade we've been recognizing great products and the 2008 award winners are no exception." To be considered for an iParenting Media Award, companies submitted four identical samples of each product that were precisely matched within iParenting's database of hundreds of experienced reviewers using iParenting's state-of-the-art technology. Products were thoroughly reviewed and evaluated by a variety of sources including experts and families. Results were compiled and submitted to the iParenting Media Executive Committee for final approval. The end result of this comprehensive process is the following list of iParenting Media Award-winning products. The iParenting Media Award winners for the Best Products of 2008 can be found here. About iParenting Media Founded in 1996 the company has grown from a single pregnancy site, www.PregancyToday.com, to an award-winning network of more than 40 sites, in English and Spanish. The iParenting sites address a range of parenting issues from preconception through raising teenagers and beyond. iParenting Media's Editor-in-Chief, Elisa Ast All, MSJ, writes a monthly newspaper column and co-hosts a Chicago-based radio show, Points on Parenting. iParenting Media produces the highly-respected iParenting Media Awards program, an ISO9001:2000 certified product review and awards program. Consumers can learn more about iParenting Media Award-winning products, and where to purchase the products via a retailer network online directory, by visiting www.iParentingMediaAwards.com/consumer. CONTACT: Andrea Meyer Walt Disney Internet Group 818.623.2756 andrea.x.meyer.-ND@dig.com |
“You’re Blushing, Little Octopus” Wins Learning Magazine Teacher’s Choice Award