BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Series: Little Critter

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 12, 2011

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

by Mercer Mayer, illustrated by Mercer Mayer, developed by Sterling Publishing

"Overall, this Little Critter app benefits from deeper interactive features as well as improved character and voice work over earlier iterations. (iPad storybook app. 4-8)"

The physical characteristics of Mayer's guinea pig–like Little Critter characters may not be evolving much, but the apps based on their books are. This 20-year-old take on the Grimm fairy tale is translated into a much richer experience than such previous iPad adaptations of his amusing storybooks as Just Grandma and Me, developed by Oceanhouse Media (2010). Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released:

JUST GRANDMA AND ME

by Mercer Mayer, illustrated by Mercer Mayer, developed by Oceanhouse Media

"The graphics, page turning and read-along options work well to deliver a harmless, affectionate tale of a kid's day out with his grandmother. (iPad storybook app. 3-7)"

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter visits the beach with his grandmother, who, like all of Critter's family, has plenty of patience for his good-natured mischief. Read full book review >