CHILDREN'S
Released: March 6, 2013
"Rich with learning experiences, Berkes' book elegantly combines art, reading, counting and music with the natural sciences. (iPad informational app. 3-8)"
Based on Berkes and Canyon's 2007 book, this new interactive counting and sing-along app is a snazzy introduction to the fauna of the rain forest.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 2, 2013
"The insects are cute but not worth the price of admission: storytelling fail. (iPad storybook app. 3-6)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 28, 2013
"A simple story about planet-crossed friendship but one in which the eye-catching artwork both accounts for and counteracts much of the colorful charm. (iPad storybook app. 3-8)"
Two little girls from planets which are different in only one big way become friends in this visually striking app.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 27, 2013
"Overall, a well-designed edition with extras that will appeal to diapered digerati. (iPad alphabet app. 1-3)"
Voicing, small-scale animations and a matching game suit MacDonald's 2008 abecedary to a T.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 27, 2013
"Despite meaningless distractions, a happy story full of possibilities. (iPad storybook app. 3-6)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 27, 2013
"Certainly entertaining and visually appealing, but the mystery is resolved through chance rather than clear detective work. (iPad storybook app. 4-8)"
With the appeal of a Saturday-morning cartoon, this app will draw in kids--but leave them wishing for more.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 22, 2013
"An understated but illuminating first glimpse at what measurement is all about. (iPad storybook app. 4-8)"
A little king breaks his bed and then has to contend with the invention of measurement to find one that is the right size.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 21, 2013
"Regardless of which reading mode is chosen, this app has one speed: s-l-o-w. (for iPad 2 and above) (iPad storybook app. 2-5)"
ADULT
Released: Feb. 21, 2013
"Not a tale of high adventure, but a likable snapshot of a trek to a place few witness."
A personal account of a tourist expedition to Antarctica, marked by rich photography and touches of memoir.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 20, 2013
"No bells but maybe a few whistles and definitely some giggles. (iPad novelty app. 5-9)"
In this droll, wordless import, a dozen dogs or other animals are connected to as many walkers by, usually, very long leashes.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 20, 2013
"If this maiden voyage is any indication, Jackie Junko is set for smooth sailing ahead. (iPad storybook app. 3-7)"
Not even a barnacle escapes attention in this captivating story of a little boat and his adventure to the Old Ship Yard.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 17, 2013
"A pleasing app, but one that could use the iPad's interactive features to help children learn new vocabulary more effectively. (iPad informational app. 3-7)"
From a parliament of owls to a tower of giraffes, young readers will learn interesting collective nouns used for groups of animals.
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