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2011 Best Book Apps for Kids: Apps Based on Printed Books (page 2)

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Cover art for THE MAGIC OF REALITY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 23, 2011
Kirkus Star THE MAGIC OF REALITY
by Richard Dawkins, illustrated by Dave McKean, developed by Random House UK
"Plenty of well-designed, smoothly integrated special features only enhance this passionate, provocative scientific manifesto. (thumbnail-image chapter and page indexes) (iPad nonfiction app. 11 & up)"
In a terrific example of e-bookmaking, animations, audio clips and interactive demos embellish the full text and already-memorable illustrations of this bestselling take on What Is So and What Ain't. Read full book review >
Cover art for GO AWAY, BIG GREEN MONSTER!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 8, 2011
Kirkus Star GO AWAY, BIG GREEN MONSTER!
by Ed Emberley, illustrated by Ed Emberley, developed by Night & Day Studios
"A natural and seamlessly designed extension of a modern classic, certain to be more durable in this form than the easily destroyed paper original to boot. (iPad storybook app. 3-6)"
Understated but effective animations and interactive effects boost a long-standing favorite into the storytime stratosphere. Read full book review >
Cover art for BIG LITTLE BROTHER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 19, 2011
Kirkus Star BIG LITTLE BROTHER
by Kevin Kling, illustrated by Chris Monroe, developed by Mighty Media
"At last, an iPad storybook so good it doesn't need additional narrative options or games or technological wizardry to distract from its flaws. Because there are none. (iPad storybook app. 3-6)"
All Kevin wanted was a baby brother. Until he got one. Read full book review >
Cover art for VAN GOGH AND THE SUNFLOWERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 21, 2011
Kirkus Star VAN GOGH AND THE SUNFLOWERS
developed by Auryn Inc., by Laurence Anholt, illustrated by Laurence Anholt
"An exceptionally bright and beautiful masterpiece. (iPad storybook app. 6-12)"
A spectacular iPad adaptation of Anholt's children's book about van Gogh, his art and his friendship with a French family. Read full book review >
Cover art for PAT THE CAT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 22, 2011
Kirkus Star PAT THE CAT
by Jacqui Hawkins, Colin Hawkins, illustrated by Jacqui Hawkins, Colin Hawkins, developed by Brightside Mobile
"This irresistible app gets everything right, proving that simplicity is sometimes best. (iPad storybook app. 2-7)"
Based on the picture book of the same name, this charming app is a flawless combination of music, sound effects, narration and interactive elements. Read full book review >
Cover art for BARNYARD DANCE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 26, 2011
Kirkus Star BARNYARD DANCE
by Sandra Boynton, illustrated by Sandra Boynton, developed by Loud Crow Interactive
"What at first may seem like an over-the-top adaptation of a simple board book manages to retain the small-scale charms of the original while offering many new ways to enjoy one rollicking hootenanny. (iPad board-book app. 1-5)"
Packed with silly, playful animation and perfectly fitting music and narration, this adaptation of Boynton's board book gets the tone and whimsy just right. Read full book review >