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Cover art for SNOW QUEEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 12, 2012
SNOW QUEEN
by Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by Vladyslav Yerko, developed by Timecode
"A solid adaptation, with a girl for a hero. (iPad storybook app. 6-12)"
Sumptuously illustrated and enriched with some clever effects, this slightly dark tale should engage lovers of fairy tales as well as those looking for a good story. Read full book review >
Cover art for PWIGGLES ON PLUTO
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 8, 2012
PWIGGLES ON PLUTO
by Heji Kim, illustrated by Heji Kim, developed by Heji Kim
"Pluto deserves better. (iPad storybook app. 2-5)"
A nonexistent story and a mostly uninspiring template-built interface ground this app from the get-go. Read full book review >
Cover art for WINCE - DON'T FEED THE WORRYBUG
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 6, 2012
WINCE - DON'T FEED THE WORRYBUG
by Andi Green, illustrated by Andi Green, developed by iMagine Machine
"A valuable interactive lesson with memorable characters. (iPad storybook app. 4-6)"
This playful, multisensory installment in the WorryWoo Monster series teaches children to show their worries to the door. Read full book review >
Cover art for YOU ARE STARDUST
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 6, 2012
Kirkus Star YOU ARE STARDUST
by Elin Kelsey, illustrated by Soyeon Kim, developed by Owlkids
"The perfect combination of art and science to get kids engaged with nature. (iPad informational app. 5-12)"
This eloquent introduction to some very large concepts is science written like poetry. Read full book review >
Cover art for CIVIL WAR INTERACTIVE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 6, 2012
Kirkus Star CIVIL WAR INTERACTIVE
developed by Touchzing Media
"Both richly constructed and altogether winning, a fine history of our nation's most calamitous conflict. (iPad nonfiction app. 10 & up)"
A natty and comprehensive scrutiny of the American Civil War. Read full book review >
Cover art for VICTOR WANTS TO PLAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 6, 2012
VICTOR WANTS TO PLAY
by Mark van Overveld, illustrated by Tristan Bronkhorst, developed by Verge
"Clean design and predictable story make this an enjoyable app to share with preschoolers. (iPad storybook app. 3-5)"
A sweet, if a bit slight, friendship story with good design elements. Read full book review >
Cover art for SHERLOCK HOLMES FOR THE iPAD
ADULT
Released: Dec. 5, 2012
SHERLOCK HOLMES FOR THE IPAD
adapted by Oksana Butuk, illustrated by Denis Lekhno, developed by Gutenbergz
"An entertainment, to be sure, but one that could have been more substantial."
A middling adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes stories for the iPad. Read full book review >
Cover art for HEDGEHOG BOOK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 5, 2012
HEDGEHOG BOOK
by Lara Xavier, illustrated by Roberta Lucarini, developed by Ardozia
"Still a bobble or two in the design, but an engaging imagination stretcher. (iPad play app. 4-6)"
Three independent, partly cumulative illustrated minitales--none of which features a hedgehog. Read full book review >
Cover art for LULU AND THE BLUE WOLF
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 5, 2012
LULU AND THE BLUE WOLF
by Daniel Picouly, illustrated by Frédéric Pillot, developed by Avant-Goût Studios
"This app ultimately falls short. (iPad storybook app. 3-6)"
A popular French picture-book character moves to the app realm with mixed results. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 5, 2012
THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS
by John Bunyan, developed by Nation9
"A gratifying introduction to one of the most notable pieces of religious literature. (iPad storybook app. 5-10)"
John Bunyan's Christian allegory gets light-handed but soulful treatment. Read full book review >
Cover art for MY BEASTLY ABCS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 4, 2012
MY BEASTLY ABCS
by Pilar Flynn, illustrated by Taylor Krahenbuhl, developed by Duncan Studio
"Eminently amusing, it also offers not a little bit of history for the taking. (iPad alphabet/informational app. 4-8)"
An abecedary with an international cast of creatures who go bump in the night. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE HUMAN FACE OF BIG DATA
ADULT
Released: Dec. 4, 2012
THE HUMAN FACE OF BIG DATA
by Rick Smolan, Jennifer Erwitt, developed by Marcolina Design Inc., Against All Odds Productions
"A fun look at the next step of tech evolution but one that could have taken a more skeptical look at the risks."
A colorful, upbeat overview of the ways massive amounts of data can influence everything from medicine to law enforcement to consumer behavior. Read full book review >