Why Printed Books Are Better For Teaching Kids To Read Than E-Books WORDS Posted: April 8, 2019 2:56 pm Electronic books are becoming increasingly popular for storytime, but the researchers found the bells and whistles, such as sound effects and animation, can sometimes distract young children. – CBC Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)