Yep, some friends from college went and made one which just went for sale for the Kindle. It's cute, well written and only cost a buck, so if you have small kids, or have friends who do, check it out (http://www.amazon.com/How-Ladybug-got-Spots-ebook/dp/B006UO3GWO/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1325949189&sr=1-2).
If they make a version that is Nook compatible, I would by it just to support your friends.
Luckily, one does not need a Kindle device to purchase and read Kindle books. Amazon offers a free Kindle reader desktop application that will automatically add all Kindle books you purchase to the programme's library. I've used it before to purchase Kindle editions of otherwise hard-to-find/pricey books (like the limited-printing Van der Graaf Generator biography :wub:).
Thanks for the notice, cat, and congratulations to your mates. I think my son will enjoy the book.
ow_tiobe_sb
Phantom Bunburyist and Whirled Braker
For this book, I would definitely not recommend reading it off a regular Kindle, since you'll lose the charming full color illustrations. Straight off the PC as ow_tiobe suggested, or with a color tablet such as the Kindle Fire would be best. Kindle aps are available for non Kindle tablets.
Thanks, Tiobe! I do have a Windows machine now, besides my Linux machine. I just don't have it hooked to the net yet, because I have installed virus protection or a firewall which I was planning to today after my next payday (Friday). It's only my very second paycheck, or I would have already bitten the bullet and bought the software.
I use the AVG free addition, a free antivirus acclaimed by multiple experts. Windows XP and up has its own integrated firewall, but there is also Zonealarm, a free one that's generally pretty good.
Bought it. Read it with my son this afternoon. It has received the Jude Seal of Approval. :thumbup:
'Tis a cute book with very nice illustrations. I would definitely agree that it's a book that should be read in full colour. Good luck with your software setup, T.O.
ow_tiobe_sb
Phantom Bunburyist and Whirled Braker
Well... if we are gonna blatantly promote a kids book that someone we know wrote...
Might I suggest "Darwen Arkwright and the Peregrine Pact" (http://www.amazon.com/Darwen-Arkwright-Peregrine-Pact-Hartley/dp/1595144099/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326082176&sr=8-1) by A.J. Hartley? It has a kindle version too. Hartley was the Shakespeare professor I took the class of back in the ol' West Georgia days. He now teaches at some college in North Carolina. Interestingly enough, he and I still converse periodically as well. Often via Twitter and occasionally at DragonCon.
I recommend tea and maybe a biscuit while reading. :twisted:
Aww! It looks super cute!