Random House Joins LeapReader

The roster of Listening Library's children's audio books can now be downloaded from the LeapFrog App Center.

"We are thrilled to partner with LeapFrog and to make our portfolio of Listening Library audio books available on a new platform like LeapReader–from literary classics such as

The Poky Little Puppy

and

Tawny Scrawny Lion

to modern children's favorites including

Junie B. Jones

," says Amy Metsch, vice president, associate publisher, Random House Audio Publishing Group. "LeapFrog is a brand that parents and teachers trust, and LeapReader is the perfect way for us to bring our library to life in an innovative way."

LeapFrog’s new learn-to-read-and-write LeapReader system encourages kids to sounds out words, writes letters and develop listening skills.

"We are very excited to partner with a well-recognized publisher such as Random House

Nate the Great, Arthur

and

The Magic Tree House

series," says Greg Ahearn, chief marketing officer, LeapFrog. "By expanding our offering with a number of audio books from Listening Library, we are confident that LeapReader will continue to be a LeapFrog favorite among parents, teachers and children across the country.”