Contact: Courtney Taylor, 972-402-7100 x7139

DALLAS, Dec. 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- From the creators of Hooked on Phonics comes Hooked on Bible Stories! NEST Family Learning, a leading producer and distributor of educational products for the Christian market, announced today its partnership with Educate Products, LLC, (owner of Hooked on Phonics), to distribute new Bible story resources.

Hooked on Bible Stories is a fun and interactive way to introduce children ages 4 to 8 to classic Old and New Testament stories. The Deluxe Edition includes ten classic Bible story books, Bible verse flash cards, a flash card magnet, activity books with family-oriented games, 2 audio CDs of sing-along songs, a board game for the whole family to play and enjoy, a parent’s guide, and progress reports and stickers.

"We are very pleased to be working with NEST Family Learning to distribute and market Hooked on Phonics and our brand-new Hooked on Bible Stories and Sylvan Learning titles," said Mark Mashaw, Vice President of Marketing for Educate Products. “We create educational products for parents to use with their children and think that NEST will make a great partner."

Children do not need to know how to read before exploring classic Bible stories. Hooked on Phonics’ unique approach creates a multi-sensory learning experience with sing-along songs, games, activities, and an interactive board game.

“Hooked on Phonics and NEST employ a similar methodology when designing learning resources,” says Ernie Frausto, President, NEST. Hooked on Phonics’ learn-practice-play approach is consistent with our see-hear-do technique. Both are proven processes that enable the child to master a new concept and then apply the lessons taught. We are excited to introduce this fun, easy-to-use home program to our loyal customer base of Christian parents and educators.”

In addition to Hooked on Bible Stories, NEST will also distribute Hooked on Phonics Learn To Read, Hooked on Phonics Super Activity Kits, and Sylvan School Success.

You can purchase these products at a special introductory price by visiting the exclusive Hooked on Phonics section of the NEST store.

About NEST Family Learning
NEST Family Learning is a leading producer and distributor of award-winning, animated films, interactive DVDs, audio collections, and Resource & Activity books. Used by countless families and in more than 100,000 churches, schools, and libraries, the NEST Complete Learning System uses media as a positive resource to help teach children in a way that is both entertaining and life-changing. For more than 15 years, NEST Family Learning has received numerous awards and recognition for its children’s Bible stories, including the prestigious Dove Seal of Approval.

About Educate Products, LLC
Educate Products is a leading creator of educational products for families that are fun, successful and easy to use. The company works with professional educators, interactive designers, writers, artists and parents to develop step-by-step learning systems that help teach children critical learning skills to help them succeed in school and in life. Educate Products produces, distributes and markets products for the well-known Hooked on Phonics, Reading Rainbow and Sylvan Learning brands. Hooked on Phonics products are available at major retailers nationwide and online at www.hookedonphonics.com.

If you’d like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview with Ernie Frausto, please call Courtney Taylor at (972) 402-7100 x7139.