Comments on: REVIEW: Kidthing.com http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/ Romance, Historical, Contemporary, Paranormal, Young Adult, Book reviews, industry news, and commentary from a reader's point of view Sun, 27 May 2012 15:52:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Shelley http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-173844 Shelley Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:45:58 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-173844 Hi boveymama. I am so sorry to hear that you had a problem with kidthing and were unable to reach us. Our customer support numbers are 213-625-1281 or 888-861-2555 or you can write to us at techsupport@kidthing.com. A member of our support team will contact you. Hi boveymama.

I am so sorry to hear that you had a problem with kidthing and were unable to reach us. Our customer support numbers are 213-625-1281 or 888-861-2555 or you can write to us at techsupport@kidthing.com. A member of our support team will contact you.

]]> By: Jane http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-173817 Jane Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:38:32 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-173817 Yes, at the kidthing.com website, where you downloaded the software, there is a link at the top that says "support." It gives email addresses and toll free numbers for both customer service and technical support. Yes, at the kidthing.com website, where you downloaded the software, there is a link at the top that says “support.” It gives email addresses and toll free numbers for both customer service and technical support.

]]> By: boveymama http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-173815 boveymama Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:22:46 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-173815 on your bank info there is always a phone number to contact company next to charge. I called that number since I didn't see a 'contact me' area on kidthing and got a law firm like company. Do you know of another way to contact? on your bank info there is always a phone number to contact company next to charge. I called that number since I didn’t see a ‘contact me’ area on kidthing and got a law firm like company. Do you know of another way to contact?

]]> By: Jane http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-173814 Jane Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:19:13 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-173814 I have never had a problem with the support at kidthing. Who did you contact? I have never had a problem with the support at kidthing. Who did you contact?

]]> By: boveymama http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-173813 boveymama Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:15:25 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-173813 I saw this site advertised in a parenting magazine and went to check it out. I purchased a game and book and was charged and i DID NOT recieve the merchandise. Everytime I would try and open Kidthing it would cancel and say 'problem with program' so I was charged and got no product and thier the number provided to me ended up being a law firm. I am very DISAPOINTED. I have a new computor w/ vista so I am up to date but they now have my money and my card number! Bummer! :( I saw this site advertised in a parenting magazine and went to check it out. I purchased a game and book and was charged and i DID NOT recieve the merchandise. Everytime I would try and open Kidthing it would cancel and say ‘problem with program’ so I was charged and got no product and thier the number provided to me ended up being a law firm. I am very DISAPOINTED. I have a new computor w/ vista so I am up to date but they now have my money and my card number! Bummer! :(

]]> By: Audible Tries to Tap Into Youth Market | Dear Author: Romance Book Reviews, Author Interviews, and Commentary http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-161025 Audible Tries to Tap Into Youth Market | Dear Author: Romance Book Reviews, Author Interviews, and Commentary Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:55:43 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-161025 [...] I am a big fan of supplemental book sources such as kidthing, I don’t think that there is any replacement for a parent reading to his or [...] [...] I am a big fan of supplemental book sources such as kidthing, I don’t think that there is any replacement for a parent reading to his or [...]

]]> By: Cathy in AK http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-160848 Cathy in AK Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:56:45 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-160848 We purchased a few games for use on our PC that do something similar. They don't have the social networking capability, of course (and I agree with that aspect of Kidthing being worrisome). The child can choose the "Read to Me" option or "Let Me Play" where the scenes in the story are interactive. If you click on some of the objects funny things happen or it takes you to a game within the book. My girls practically wore out the discs. They're too old for the stories we have (a couple of Dr. Suess and an Arthur) and it sounds like Kidthing is as well, but it would have been a fun alternative for them. At 11 and 8, they read well beyond their grade level, and I'm sure these books helped at least a little. We purchased a few games for use on our PC that do something similar. They don’t have the social networking capability, of course (and I agree with that aspect of Kidthing being worrisome). The child can choose the “Read to Me” option or “Let Me Play” where the scenes in the story are interactive. If you click on some of the objects funny things happen or it takes you to a game within the book. My girls practically wore out the discs. They’re too old for the stories we have (a couple of Dr. Suess and an Arthur) and it sounds like Kidthing is as well, but it would have been a fun alternative for them. At 11 and 8, they read well beyond their grade level, and I’m sure these books helped at least a little.

]]> By: Chrissy http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-160840 Chrissy Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:49:20 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-160840 OMG this is brilliant! OMG this is brilliant!

]]> By: Keishon http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-160835 Keishon Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:03:06 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-160835 One book I bought my niece was for ages 4 to 8, it was <em>Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss.</em> Again, not many book choices right now but I would think they would have a range of books for kids of all ages. One book I bought my niece was for ages 4 to 8, it was Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss. Again, not many book choices right now but I would think they would have a range of books for kids of all ages.

]]> By: KCfla http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-160833 KCfla Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:19:45 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-160833 Sounds really cool, and I liked what I saw. One question though- what age group would you say this was geared to? pre-school? Elementary age? Toddlers? I would rather not bother downloading the thing- only to find out the books available are too young for my kidlet ( she's 8 and in 2nd grade btw!) Thanks in advance for any help! KC Sounds really cool, and I liked what I saw. One question though-
what age group would you say this was geared to? pre-school? Elementary age? Toddlers?
I would rather not bother downloading the thing- only to find out the books available are too young for my kidlet ( she’s 8 and in 2nd grade btw!)
Thanks in advance for any help!
KC

]]> By: Keishon http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-160831 Keishon Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:09:10 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-160831 I downloaded it and my nieces enjoyed it for the most part. There isn't very many book choices and two of my nieces favorite Dr. Seuss stories are <em>Green Eggs and Ham</em> and <em>Cat in the Hat</em> which are coming soon. But it is VERY COOL. I like. I downloaded it and my nieces enjoyed it for the most part. There isn’t very many book choices and two of my nieces favorite Dr. Seuss stories are Green Eggs and Ham and Cat in the Hat which are coming soon. But it is VERY COOL. I like.

]]> By: Robin http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-160830 Robin Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:00:34 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-160830 I have a Mac, so I can't download this thing, but a friend of mine has it, and it is SO COOL. But she had significant loading issues, and luckily Kidthing was very good about solving the problems. So if you have problems downloading and purchasing, definitely contact support. I have a Mac, so I can’t download this thing, but a friend of mine has it, and it is SO COOL. But she had significant loading issues, and luckily Kidthing was very good about solving the problems. So if you have problems downloading and purchasing, definitely contact support.

]]> By: (Jān) http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-160829 (Jān) Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:20:25 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-160829 That sounds very cool for the most part. But the social networking sounds like a perfect opportunity for child predators to access lots of little kids, whether they allowed the interactions on their site or not. That part seems a very bad idea. That sounds very cool for the most part. But the social networking sounds like a perfect opportunity for child predators to access lots of little kids, whether they allowed the interactions on their site or not. That part seems a very bad idea.

]]> By: Jewel http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-160825 Jewel Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:45:52 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-160825 Wow, great idea. I have an 18 mth old grandson who is fascinated by either my laptop or desktop computers. I sometimes run youtube for him as he likes the visual with music. I'm going to check this out and see how he does with it. Wow, great idea. I have an 18 mth old grandson who is fascinated by either my laptop or desktop computers. I sometimes run youtube for him as he likes the visual with music. I’m going to check this out and see how he does with it.

]]> By: Libby http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-160824 Libby Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:27:58 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-160824 Ah, nevermind! I restarted the program and got right through this time :D Ah, nevermind! I restarted the program and got right through this time :D

]]> By: Libby http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/review-kidthingcom/#comment-160823 Libby Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:26:50 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/?p=4352#comment-160823 Jane, thank you so much for reviewing this! I just downloaded it on my laptop to see if it would be something my kiddos would enjoy, and I think I'm in love :) The appearance is so clean-looking, which I think is so much better than the flashy graphics I'm used to seeing on kids' game sites. Did you have any problems registering for the store the first time? I don't know if it's my firewall hard at work, but I can't get a connection to their servers. Anyway, thanks again, Jane! I'm sure my kids are going to have a great time with this once I get it figured out :D Jane, thank you so much for reviewing this! I just downloaded it on my laptop to see if it would be something my kiddos would enjoy, and I think I’m in love :) The appearance is so clean-looking, which I think is so much better than the flashy graphics I’m used to seeing on kids’ game sites.

Did you have any problems registering for the store the first time? I don’t know if it’s my firewall hard at work, but I can’t get a connection to their servers.

Anyway, thanks again, Jane! I’m sure my kids are going to have a great time with this once I get it figured out :D

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