Storybird: The Mermaid and the Gold

http://storybird.com/books/the-mermaid-and-the-gold-by-michael-carpenter/?token=dncscjv57q

When I have my own classroom, I will use storybird to teach lessons and to encourage students to use their imaginations. Storybird could be a fun option to use outside of powerpoint. I will expect my students to write their own music, and Storybird is a great tool to spark imagination and creativity.
Depending on the age group of the students that I will be teaching, I can also use Storybird as a reward for students. Over the course of the year, students can work together to create their own stories, then present them on given days. This will give the students a chance to share their own ideas and stories with others.
In using Storybird as a teaching tool, again it will depend on the age group. However, similar to the animation programs, I can use Storybird to teach an entire lesson, say on secondary dominant chords. This would not be absolutely necessary, but it would provide a nice change of pace from a typical lecture. For younger students, it could be exciting. To older students, it could be funny change of pace. After presenting my own Storybird lesson, I could ask the students to make their own on the same topic and present it to the class.