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NEW sibling special Zooboo storybook: Save The Beach!
We have an exciting announcement! A brand new Zooboo storybook has just launched called – Save The Beach. This storybook can be customized 4 ways like our sibling special books and is great of 7-8 year olds (or younger/older depending on your kids interests & reading levels). This book is a heartwarming tale about two siblings who set out to clean the local beach. It is a perfect example of the saying, ‘Every little tale has an impact’. When a small family visits a coastal town of India they are shocked to see the state of the beach. Will they be able to encourage the citizens to clean the beach? What ideas will they put into restoring their beach? Read this book here to find out! It is available in 5.5” as well as 8” sizes in hardcover & softcover format. You can customize it to suit all sibling relationships like Elder brother-younger sister, Elder sister-younger brother, Elder sister- younger sister, Elder brother – younger brother This book will show the kids names and character (boy/girl) on the cover & throughout the story. If you want to encourage your kids to think about the environment and become conscious citizens then 'Save the beach' is for YOU. Your kids will learn many complex new words, build their imagination skills and will be motivated to actively work towards saving Mother Earth. This book is a good option if looking for Birthday gifts, birthday return gifts, party favours, Raksha bandhan gifts, back-to-school gifts & more. Check out our other sibling special books here: A1 Summer and Play I spy Customize your Zooboo storybook at a special discount today! Use code MERRY30 For FLAT 30% off on your order!
5 games to keep kids entertained while travelling
Family trips are fun & exciting, isn’t it? But how do you keep the kids engaged during long drives, road trips, layovers or other wait times? They will eventually get bored of even the ipad/mobile and boredom can get challenging! Dodge the 42 million ‘Are we there yet?' questions by being a little prepared with some basic games & activities : ) Here our top 5 tips to keep kids entertained (or atleast engaged) during your travels! Tip #1: Count objects around you This tip is inspired from our very own (NEW!) Zooboo book ‘Traffic Jam Adventure! It’s a story about a kid stuck in a traffic jam on the way to the planetarium. The family plays a game of counting objects around them starting from 1 and sequentially going upto 10. Try this game on your next trip and see how far you can go! Clue: 1 car, 2 adults, 3 bags, 4 red cars – etc etc. @cuppycakes_muffins11 https://zooboostory.com/book/traffic-jam-adventure Personalize the book here Tip #2: Play audios of their fav songs Turn your car time into a fun karaoke session! Start by playing the audio of their favourite rhymes and gradually move on to songs. Give them some basic instruments for even more fun – guitar, xylophone, rattle – anything that gets them to sing-along and pass the time! Tip #3: Whoever spots (____) first, wins! This is one of our personal favourite games. It keeps the kids hooked for hours. Take turns to name ‘whoever spots a (fill in with a fun character/object) wins’ – and keep score for who was the first to spot this. Here are a few ready examples to get you started. Whoever spots a: policeman, traffic signal, red car, school bus, twins, ice cream parlour, truck driver, windmill – etc etc. Tip #4: Recap/Retell their favourite storybook If you want to get kids to calm down and started for naptime in your transit, you can try to get them to recap their favourite storybook. Guide and prompt them wherever required. As they zone back to their pre bedtime story they will eventually settle down and feel ready to nap (hopefully!). If not it is still a great way to recap some concepts or learn a new story. Tip #5: Play I spy Taking inspiration from the Zooboo book ‘Plays I spy’, we suggest this classic game that can be literally played anywhere! Take turn to spot an object around you and explain it to one another. Set a timer for the opposite person to guess the name of this object. Classic, simple but super effective game – isn’t it? Try out these tips during your next travel/trip and let us know what else you could think of. If you’re looking for some personalized storybooks for your kids then head here to check out 16 exciting stories for kids aged 0-9 years. Personalize 16 books here
8 Fathers Day celebration ideas!
Father’s Day is around the corner. Have you planned anything fun for your kiddo to celebrate this special day with his/her daddy? Whether it’s just a simple card, a personalized gift or an elaborate day filled with celebrations – doesn’t matter what you do as long as the entire family has loads of bonding & fun times! Read on for 8 celebration ideas for the upcoming Father’s Day! Idea #1 Movie date with daddy Plan a movie outing for daddy & kids or the whole family. If you don’t want to head out to the theatre then you can always make some popcorn for a movie night at home! Here are some great father-child movie suggestions: The pursuit of happyness Finding Nemo Coco The Lion Kind How to train your dragon Mrs. Doubtfire Idea #2 Unique Framed greeting card activity Kids love all forms of art and craft right? Give them some art supplies and let them make a card for daddy. Click a picture of the card/Scan it and upload it here. Zoomin will turn it into a Photo frame and ship it to you. What a unique Father’s Day greeting card right? Idea #3 Enjoy outdoor games If your kids and their father are sporty and enjoy some adventure then you can plan an outdoor activity for them. Whether it’s a picnic in the park, a swim/cycle tour or a simple plan in the play structure – let your kids choose what they’d like to do with daddy on this day! Idea #4 Take a weekend getaway If you’re able to plan a weekend getaway you must make the most of this opportunity. The whole family will be able to enjoy, bond and spend quality time together. Idea #5 Surprise breakfast Let your kids help you in putting together a fun breakfast for the family. Enlist their help to chop, stir mix whatever they are able to do. For added excitement, let them set up name tags for each item like – milk, coffee, cereal etc. Idea #6 Personalized gift hamper Go the extra mile for your partner. Surprise him with personalised photo keepsakes like Photo Frame, Photo prints of your family trip, Photobook of his pictures with the kids and maybe a ‘best dad ever’ photo mug too? Upload your photos and order here. Idea #7 Visit a kids shelter If you have a kid’s shelter home nearby, why not donate some of your child’s old toys and clothes there. Go together as a family and let yours experience the joy of giving :) Idea #8 Bond with ‘dad-kid’ special books No day is complete without some quiet time with books isn’t it? Customize a father-child special book with your kids name in it! 'A Surprise for (name of child)' book by Zooboo is an excellent way to get kids to read books + a special theme with daddy in it is great for a Father’s Day gift too! If you’re looking for personalized storybooks for your kids checkout Zooboo here You can avail Rs. 300 off on your orders. Use code STORY Order Personalied Zooboo books here! If you’re planning some unique gifts for your dead ones then you GOT to check Zoomin. With 90+ gifting solutions, designer themes and sweet photo mementos – you will find something for every budget option! Enjoy 30% off sitewide with the ongoing Father’s Day Sale! Use code SURPRISEDAD ORDER NOW!
5 reasons why ‘Is that You’ is a great gift for all 'New Born Babies'!
Are you... Wondering what you can gift a newly born baby? Going to meet new parents who seem to already have everything they need? Don’t want to duplicate a gift for a baby? Or are you just looking for something truly unique & special for a newborn? Clueless what to gift a toddler on their birthday? If you answered YES to even one of the above questions then this book is the solution for YOU! Zooboo’s ‘Is That You?’ is the PERFECT keepsake for all 0-3-year-old kids! Trust us, this is something that every single parent & kid will treasure for their entire life. @life__of__pakhi Here are 5 reasons why: #1 Introduction to the new family This book has a cute introduction to each and every family member! How adorable is that :D @world_of_kia_ #2 A warm welcome into the world The book is a great way for parents to welcome their baby into the world. It introduces the child to their environment, friends & family and shows them a world of hopes and dreams. @bhumikanlittlemunchkin #3 Full of colours & objects It is the perfect first book that every child needs. You will find it full of beautiful illustrations of commonly seen objects. Few month old babies will enjoy observing the bright colours in the book! @mommylifediaries #4 Add his/her birthday date + a personal message for the baby! You can add the baby’s birth date on the first page AND a personalized message for them on the last page. Warm wishes that they will treasure no matter how old they get! @sayesha_jankiran #5 Personalized with name, hardbound & rounded edges! This will be the most unique present as there will be none other like it on EARTH! A book personalized with their name on the cover and throughout the story... aww. Pick a hardcover format and add a gift wrap = voila, the most precious lifelong keepsake that every new parents & kids will enjoy. Create your customized book with Zooboo and enjoy the best quality in personalized gifting of all types. Order today and enjoy savings of upto Rs. 500 on your order + Free shipping! Use code ZB500 at checkout.
6 Tips to set sustainable ‘Reading Goals for 2022’ with your kids!
The New Year is a great time for those looking to make a fresh start. It gives us all hope for new beginnings and healthy habits. It is a good idea to let children develop a positive attitude towards reading from an early age. Here are some quick tips to help your kids set sustainable ‘Reading Goals for 2022!’ Working towards reading goals not only improves your child’s literacy but research says that completing goals provides children with a sense of accomplishment and builds their self-esteem. Make a plan/chart: Make it fun start for them by first drawing up a chart/routine to mark off each goal. Tip: Keep space for stars (or rockets or dinosaurs!) for each baby step towards the final goal. source: Just a girl and her blog Start with the basic: I will read X number of books this week Once they start finishing these small goals, you can encourage them for bigger goals like I will read a new author every week. Or I will read X number of books this year. Older children can read the books themselves, while younger kids may need to read with adults or have the books read to them. The goal at younger ages is to familiarize children with books and instill a love of stories and reading. You can try personalized storybooks that feature the child’s name & character throughout the story. These books help engage and entertain young readers, as they feel they are the STAR of the storybook. Order some such books for your kids here. https://zooboostory.com/ Add some twist with interactive reading/role play: I will read X number of books to my sibling/cousin/friend this year. Add in a few evenings of enacting some books, staging a drama or role play with friends. Re-living their storybook characters adds excitement which boosts further reading. @mummas_littlemunchkins To make the goals sustainable through the year, start with small goals & celebrate small victories.Tips for some smaller goals for the younger kids: I will read about a new topic every month I will learn about the authors of the books I read I will learn xx new words from my books every week Attaining a reading goal should be cause for celebration. While you have many possible rewards for reaching reading goals, the most appropriate reward is a book. A personalized book like ‘Birthday’ or ‘Lost Smile’ will be a constant reminder of the child’s achievement, as well as a treasured keepsake. Track these goals Create some Prints to keep track here or Print a Restickable customized calendar here. Stick these in an area that is accessible to your child. Keep tracking the goals to give your kids a practice of conscientiousness. https://www.zoomin.com/calendars/restickable-calendar-6x8 Join them by setting your own reading goals! Children learn best by what they observe. So join them with your own reading chart or read your book once while they read theirs. Always carry a few books while travelling. These small cues help children develop a life-long friendship with books. Mom2treasure We hope these tips help you raise a budding bookworm in 2022. Please tag us on social media if you post about your kids reading habits or if you have some other ideas that we could add here!
5 reasons why every parent & kid will LOVE the new Zooboo book – ‘Play I Spy’!
Kids love colours and creativity. And what happens when colours mix with each other to create something totally new and unique!? Find out in Zooboo’s latest storybook, ‘Plays I Spy’! Written by the famous children's author Greystroke and illustrated by the very talented Juilee Mahimkar, this book is a must-read for all 4-6 year olds! Have fun with colours! Your child will learn all about ‘Primary & secondary colours’ through a fun game of ‘I Spy’. The book explains how mixing two primary colours results in a secondary colour. It also shows how kids can mix other colours like Red + White creates Pink! Perfect for the creative-souls isn’t it? 2. Over 7 concepts & learnings hidden in this single book! The story is beautifully written by the renowned author and illustrator ‘Greystroke’ a.k.a Shyam Madhavan Sarada. The story weaves in multiple concepts like Peer Bonding, encouraging Independent Play, Problem Solving skills, Rhyming words, Descriptive words, Imagination skill development, self-reliance etc. 3. Customizable in 4 different ways! Yup! Just like the ‘A1 Summer’, this book too can be customized to suit different sibling-friend relationships. You can pick the names and characters of two siblings, cousins or friends: Elder boy-younger girl Elder boy-younger boy Elder girl-younger boy Elder girl-younger girl 4. The book cover & content will be totally unique for your children Yes it’s true! All Zooboo books are custom printed for each and every user. The cover and story will have unique names and characters as selected by you. And so, there is NO other book like this in the world... literally! 5. It’s the perfect gift for imaginative & creative kids Games, Colours, Paints, Friends, Lemonade, Cookies and a Sunday afternoon – this book has all the elements that kids LOVE... & then some more :) Looking for more amazing books? Our mission is to inspire as many children as possible by turning them into the hero of their own story. Whether you’re looking for more birthday books to make an unforgettable present or keepsake books to gift newlyborns, there’s something for every child here – all with an unbelievably magical, personalised twist.
5 ideas to celebrate Christmas INDOORS!
As the December chill starts to spread in the air, we know that Christmas is around the corner! Plum cakes, hot cocoa, snugly sweaters, Santa and some GIFTS... get your family, friends & kids into the Christmas-y spirit with these 5 simple ideas! P.S: Read till the end for the CHRISTMAS SPECIAL deal :) 5 ways to get your kids in the spirit of CHRISTMAS! #1 Christmas Tree with books! Let your kid round big, medium and small size storybooks from their collection. Help them set these up in an ascending height. Add some lights, decoration and the star. Voila! You got yourself an adorable X'mas tree! @how-to-recycle.blogspot.com @ethicalocean.com @imwm.org #2 DIY Christmas card Skip the store-bought cards and create something simple but fun with your kids. You will need: White, green & red coloured pom pom balls, paper, glue. Let your child stick the pom pom balls on the paper in different Christmas elements like a tree, Santa, wreathe etc. Help them place these in the right position. You can draw the base for them too. Pinterest @thejoyofsharing @thejoyofsharing @beafunmom #3 No-bake chocolate fudge! Let your kids have a fun bakeout with you! Check this recipe for a 3 ingredient no-bake chocolate fudge. You will need: 1 packet of milk chocolate chips/ half a chocolate slab, 400 ml sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Melt chips and milk together in saucepan until smooth. Take off heat and stir in vanilla. Spread on top of peanut butter layer (optional) and let it cool. Refrigerate it for 8 hours. Cut into squares & enjoy! @kidscookingactivities #4 Christmas movie! No festival is complete without atleast ONE favourite movie right? Microwave a tub of butter popcorn and let the entire family enjoy some of these all-time favourite movies: Home Alone series, Frozen, The Polar Express, Beauty and the beast, Godmother #5 Personalized gifts What is Christmas with some exciting gifts right!? Story books with their name in it! Personalized storybooks by Zooboo are the perfect mix of fun + educational gifts. Pick from 10+ books written by India’s award-winning authors. Add your child’s name and character in the book and make them the HERO of the story! @thecutetales_by_inz Photo gifts! @mysmallgreen_world Create cute Mugs, bagtags, photobooks and so much more with your child’s name and pictures! A thoughtful gift that also captures some of your best moments :) Enjoy 2 Zooboo storybooks for the price of 1! Use code BUY1GET1 at checkout to enjoy a FREE Zooboo book. Merry Christmas, from Team Zooboo!
