CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 9, 2013
"There's nothing wrong with simplicity, but Frankie's story and the app built around it are so spare they can't possibly wash anyone out. (iPad storybook app. 2-6)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 9, 2013
"Just singing the song the old-fashioned way is still the best way to go. (iPad storybook app. 2-5)"
The classic lullaby gains some interactive possibilities but loses its magic in the playing.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 5, 2013
"Punch and his partner Judy drew enthusiastic audiences in the 19th century; his appeal to the 21st is likely to be considerably smaller. (iPad storybook app. 14 & up) "
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 5, 2013
"Readers will undoubtedly want to find a basket full of these silly, helpful dinosaurs at their own supermarkets. (iPad storybook app. 3-7)"
A trip to the grocery store leads to a whimsical tale as a family struggles to find a home for a dozen baby dinosaurs.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 4, 2013
"A pleasantly understated alternative to the many frenetic apps on the market. (iPad storybook app. 4-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 4, 2013
"This Arthur app makes great use of humor to help make reading skills fun. (iPad storybook app. 4-8)"
Arthur and Muffy have planned their birthday parties for the same day, which kicks off a round of problem-solving and a lesson in conflict resolution.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 3, 2013
"Appealingly unpretentious, for all that the plot isn't quite as tidy as the art and a few technical bobbles remain. (iPad storybook app. 5-8)"
In this pleasant if not quite finished (or logical) tale, a manikin living in a city made of boxes goes in search of something that has no corners.
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ADULT
Released: Jan. 2, 2013
"An effectively immersive introduction to the world of a true culinary star."
Celebrity gastronome Nigella Lawson shares her love for all things Italian in an appetizing app that makes users want to dive into the main course.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 29, 2012
"Still, there are rewards here for reflective readers. (author blurb) (iPad storybook app. 6-9)"
A confusingly organized import with aural and visual appeal aplenty features a small bird on a long journey and an unusual hands-on project.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 22, 2012
"Sweet and soothing on a quick pass, but closer attention just reveals a confusing jumble. (iPad storybook app. 5-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 21, 2012
"Blunt and easeful--like having an older sibling give you the scoop. (iPad informational app. 4-8)"
That perennial favorite, the mechanics of excretion, is well and alimentarily served by this app from Hayes and Vaughan.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 21, 2012
"The cutie monsters live up to their name, but that's about it. (iPad storybook app. 2-5)"
