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LeVar Burton Proves the World’s Children Love a Good Book

By James Robert Shaw (The Wind up Geek)

Levar When it comes to a child’s early learning, Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood, Mr. Dressup, The Friendly Giant and Puddle Lane are a handful of shows that brought the joy of reading to young viewers through their half hour time slot. But of these programs, none made the joy of reading such a focal point as Reading Rainbow. Hosted and executive produced by LeVar Burton, the series ran on PBS television stations from 1983 to 2006.

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It’s Time to do the Mario with 8 Bit Lit!

Now the big question is whether toddlers will have to leap around like Mario to nudge the 8 Bit lit or not.

24b4a79b767eb9e816623e77cac15fc0_large Nearly every Nintendo fan will want their own 8-bit LED lamp in their recreation room. The 8-Bit Lit is an idea of Bryan Duxbury and Adam Ellsworth. They made a great tribute to that one product that made Nintendo great in their early days. A simple switch on the bottom of the unit is where all anyone has to do is to tap it, palm it, or head butt it. Sound effects will be part of its interactive appeal.

Now the big question is whether toddlers will have to leap around like Mario to nudge the switch or not.

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