GOOPSTALE.COM LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE CHILDREN'S STORYTELLING PLATFORM

Gooptales.com Launches Interactive Children's Storytelling Platform, Transforming Reading Experience For Kids.

San Francisco, CA (prHWY.com) March 29, 2013 - GoopTales.com today unveiled the first-of-its-kind interactive storytelling and reading platform for children, based on the early 1900s illustrated children's tales called The Goops. The platform allows young children to read new, original, half-finished Goops stories then submit and publish their own endings on the site, capitalizing on the web's interactive possibilities to ignite children's imaginations.

Inspired by the original Goops characters, Goop Tales was developed by author and Internet entrepreneur Maria Calanchini.

The mischievous and endearing Goop characters - favorites from Calanchini's own childhood - inspired her to write a set of brand new tales for children today. The original Goops books were authored and illustrated by Gelett Burgess.

"I wanted to bring back these characters and build a culture around them," remarks Calanchini. "At Goop Tales, we say that the 'endings are endless,' because children can submit their own fairytale endings, which really helps them connect closely with the series and characters."

Featuring Burgess's 52 characters named after naughty habits, including Annoya, Badinskool and Nevershair, Calanchini's books help teach kids manners in a relatable, humorous fashion.

Calanchini's tales also emphasize diversity and culture: "I wanted to involve other countries, cultures, music and amazing places around the world. I've incorporated places I never heard about as a kid to help children become interested in those cultures through the eyes of these characters."

At launch, GoopTales.com features kids books online with:
* Free half-stories in downloadable PDF format accompanied by a "submit" function for children to upload and share their story endings on the platform
* Full-story versions on Kindle
* Free half-story flipbooks with video in downloadable PDF format for children to learn more
* GoopWorld.com, an e-commerce site with Goops clothing and accessories for men, women, children and infants

Two books will be available for free download on Kindle between March 30 and April 8. Calanchini also plans to release audio books in the future.
March 30 - April 3 - Free download of "Nibolene Falls In A Doughnut Hole"
April 4 - April 8 - Free download of "Bawlfred Cries An Ocean"
Calanchini is available for a book reading tour and to visit schools and libraries to read The Goops tales to children.

Maria Calanchini
415-859-0296
info@gooptales.com

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Maria Calanchini
415-859-0296
info@gooptales.com

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