Readeez. Fresh Fruit for the Brain.

Readeez is a new concept in children’s entertainment that combines the written word with the spoken word to give kids the best of both words worlds. A “Readee” is a mini-video, typically about a minute long. Many feature the animated duo of Julian and Isabel Waters, an upbeat inventor-dad and his sweet, articulate daughter. Some other Readeez include a live-action character named Michael — a friendly musician a la Steve from Blue’s Clues. The illustrations are reminiscent of the style of Peanuts or Calvin & Hobbes, both loved by generations.

In a Readee, each time a word or lyric is heard the word also appears in written form, in syllable-perfect sync, in large, clear type, onscreen. With Readeez, words are the stars. They’re not subtitles, or sing-along lyrics, consigned to the bottom of the screen. Readeez provides children with the unique experience of being read to while reading for themselves. It’s pretty cool!

The songs are super catchy and stick in both my head and my childrens’…we find ourselves singing “How ‘Bout That Cow” on our walks all the time.

The other great thing about Readeez? When the common words seen on screen are encountered in other contexts, they’re already familiar. “The beauty of Readeez is that kids don’t suspect they’re learning from them,” says Atlanta-based creator Michael Rachap. Michael was moved to create Readeez as a way to improve the media environment for young children who, he says, are overexposed to loud, fast-moving cartoons and the strident ads that often accompany them. “I think of this DVD as less like candy and more like fresh fruit,” he explains.

It’s certainly working for us!

Win it! We’re giving away a copy of Readeez Volume 1 (valued at $16.98) to one randomly selected reader. To enter, leave a comment on this post by noon mst on February 16, 2009.

CONTEST CLOSED & WINNER EMAILED

February 9th, 2009 in DVDs, Educational, For PreSchoolers (3+), Giveaway! |

65 Responses to “ Readeez. Fresh Fruit for the Brain. ”

1. # 1 Michael Capp Says:
   February 9th, 2009 at 7:16 am

   I’d love to win!

2. # 2 Jaclyn Reynolds Says:
   February 9th, 2009 at 9:44 am

   We homeschool and I’d love to check this out! Never heard of it before, so thank you for the review!!

3. # 3 Pamala Says:
   February 9th, 2009 at 9:50 am

   Very cool product.

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4. # 4 Linda Says:
   February 9th, 2009 at 10:51 am

   Please enter me in contest.I am a subscriber.

5. # 5 Leona P Says:
   February 9th, 2009 at 10:55 am

   count me in

6. # 6 ellen cunningham Says:
   February 9th, 2009 at 11:06 am

   I would like to win this book for my son. Thanks for the chance.

7. # 7 Heather Says:
   February 9th, 2009 at 12:14 pm

   I’d love to try these with my kids, I have one who loves learning to read and one who doesn’t!

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8. # 8 Susan Says:
   February 9th, 2009 at 1:42 pm

   This would be ideal for my four year old granddaughter. Thanks!

9. # 9 Bridget Stevens Says:
   February 9th, 2009 at 1:45 pm

   ohhhh this sounds awesome, a good accompaniment to word world perhaps.

10. # 10 Mary A Says:
    February 9th, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    I am intrigued. Thanks for the giveaway.

11. # 11 susan Says:
    February 9th, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    Sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing.

12. # 12 Ann Fantom Says:
    February 9th, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    I would love to win this. Please enter me.

13. # 13 susan varney Says:
    February 9th, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    love to win this for myself

14. # 14 Andrew Gordon Says:
    February 9th, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    enter me

15. # 15 Anne Says:
    February 9th, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    My grandchildren would love this!

    Thanks for another great giveaway!

16. # 16 Delores Says:
    February 9th, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    please enter me

17. # 17 C. Clemens Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 12:23 am

    please enter me yay!

18. # 18 Nadia Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 12:45 am

    Wow, I’d love to try this with my preschooler. Thanks for the chance!

19. # 19 christopher h Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 2:16 am

    love to win this

20. # 20 Erica G Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 7:16 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I’d love to win!

21. # 21 Vicky Boackle Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 7:54 am

    great for my grandson.

22. # 22 dianne Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 8:19 am

    Ohhh please pick me!

23. # 23 ellen cunningham Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 8:38 am

    I would love to win this for my son. Thanks for the chance.

24. # 24 Jill W. Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 10:26 am

    This looks super fun-thanks for the chance to win it.

25. # 25 david basile Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 10:33 am

    thanks the book sounds interesting

26. # 26 Denyse Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 11:46 am

    My kids would love this. What a great idea.

27. # 27 jayne Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Thanks so much for the great giveaway! Please accept my entry!

28. # 28 Sylvia Belle Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    I think seeing the written word at the same time as hearing it will improve readsm

29. # 29 Jenna Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    Wow, these look really cool, I’m sure they would be great for my 4 yr old (my 2 1/2 yr old would probably like them too!)
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

30. # 30 Denise Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    This would be great for homeschooling.

31. # 31 Jessica T Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    My son would love this! He is really excited about words these days!

32. # 32 Gina Stratos Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    I’d love to win
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

33. # 33 pam Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    cool concept

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34. # 34 Meredith Rogen Says:
    February 11th, 2009 at 8:15 am

    I would love love love this.

35. # 35 djp Says:
    February 11th, 2009 at 10:43 am

    thanks for the opportunity

36. # 36 Angela C Says:
    February 11th, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    Please enter me:) Thanks for the giveaway!

37. # 37 Gabriel J. Says:
    February 12th, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    Please, enter me, great prize!!! I would love to win this.

38. # 38 Terry Vanderpool Says:
    February 12th, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    please enter me in this great contest thanks

39. # 39 Vicki Wurgler Says:
    February 13th, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    sign me up

40. # 40 Peter Orlowski Says:
    February 13th, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    I would like to enter, Thank You!

41. # 41 Kaycee Says:
    February 13th, 2009 at 11:31 pm

    Looks fantastic! I watched some songs and it looks great!

    kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

42. # 42 James Coyne Says:
    February 14th, 2009 at 9:27 am

    Enter me please

43. # 43 Jennifer Hedden Says:
    February 14th, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    enter me

44. # 44 john ferris Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 7:27 am

    The review sounded interesting. I never heard of this before, but I like to see it.

45. # 45 Steph Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 8:13 am

    I have heard a bit about Readeez lately and it sounds like something my kids would really like (and learn from).

46. # 46 Brookann Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 9:55 am

    This is the first I’ve heard of these but they sound terrific!

47. # 47 Amy Tucker Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 10:32 am

    Awesome prize count me in please.

48. # 48 Charles Rogers Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 10:38 am

    great songs

49. # 49 tony davis Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    love to win this

50. # 50 Marion Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    This would be nice to win!

51. # 51 Brooke Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    I was looking at this the other day for wee man… he is interested in reading and I think this would be wonderful to help him

52. # 52 Lisa Taylor Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    This would be great for my 5 yr old

53. # 53 Dierdra Byrd Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    Thanks!

54. # 54 Chrysa Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 11:43 pm

    They look fun. Thanks for the giveaway!

55. # 55 Cheryl Torres Says:
    February 16th, 2009 at 8:02 am

    My grandkids need this.

56. # 56 Renee C Says:
    February 16th, 2009 at 8:05 am

    Sounds nice, would love to win!

57. # 57 3boyzmom (tangie) Says:
    February 16th, 2009 at 8:08 am

    This looks interesting! I’m a language arts teacher, so I know how important it is to get kids reading!

58. # 58 Veronica Garrett Says:
    February 16th, 2009 at 8:21 am

    I would love to win this prize for my granddaughter.

59. # 59 Lily Kwan Says:
    February 16th, 2009 at 9:03 am

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

60. # 60 Brooke Says:
    February 16th, 2009 at 10:06 am

    My daughter would really like to read with these!

61. # 61 kathy pease Says:
    February 16th, 2009 at 10:46 am

    PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY

62. # 62 christin Says:
    February 16th, 2009 at 11:10 am

    i’ve never heard of this before…sounds interesting:) thanks for the review and the chance to win!
    christinbanda@yahoo.com

63. # 63 Heather C Says:
    February 16th, 2009 at 11:38 am

    This looks adorable. Thanks so much for the chance to win.

64. # 64 Marcy Strahan Says:
    February 16th, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    I’d love to win!

65. # 65 Angie L Says:
    February 16th, 2009 at 4:53 pm

    Looks cute!

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