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2011 Best Book Apps for Kids: For the Very Youngest Readers

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Cover art for SCRUFFY KITTY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 15, 2010
Kirkus Star SCRUFFY KITTY
by Michael Slack, illustrated by Michael Slack, developed by WingedChariot
"Toddlers will fall in love with Scruffy Kitten and this gently engaging app from Europe. (iPad storybook app. 1-4)"
This multilingual 17-page story-and-sticker app for the youngest readers charms. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 16, 2011
Kirkus Star THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
by Nosy Crow, illustrated by Ed Bryan, developed by Nosy Crow
"It amply shows that this old dog—er, pig—can still learn new tricks. (iPad storybook app. 5-7)"
This, the umpteenth app based on the familiar tale, rises far above most of its brethren. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE GOING TO BED BOOK
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 7, 2011
Kirkus Star THE GOING TO BED BOOK
by Sandra Boynton, illustrated by Sandra Boynton, developed by Loud Crow Interactive, narrated by Billy J. Kramer
"Peter Rabbit while styling itself perfectly to Boynton's whimsy. (Ipad board-book app. 1-3)"
Preserving the look of the classic board book—even to the trim size and rounded corners—this makeover folds new into old in such inventive ways that it may take more than a few passes to discover all the interactive features. Read full book review >
Cover art for TREETOP TED
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 17, 2011
Kirkus Star TREETOP TED
by Bronwyn Callander, illustrated by Bronwyn Callander
"High marks for looks, sounds and overall design. Totally terrific for toddlers. (iPad storybook app. 2-5)"
From Down Under, a deliciously alliterative barrage of sounds and silly pests. Read full book review >
Cover art for HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND TOES
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 8, 2011
HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND TOES
illustrated by Rosemary Wells, developed by Auryn Inc.
"Appropriately for the audience, there's no story line or dazzling special effects--just a creatively imagined encounter with a song that has universal toddler appeal. More, please! (iPad storybook app. 1-3)"
This toddler app revolves around the children's song of the same name, the first in a planned suite by the illustrator of the now-classic My Very First Mother Goose. Read full book review >
Cover art for MOO, BAA, LA LA LA!
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 19, 2011
Kirkus Star MOO, BAA, LA LA LA!
by Sandra Boynton, illustrated by Sandra Boynton, developed by Loud Crow Interactive
"Boynton and Loud Crow deliver another excellent enhanced e-book that fires on all literary, technological and artistic cylinders. (iPad storybook app. 1-4)"
The iPad adaption of Boynton's bestselling board book surveys animals and the sounds they make. Read full book review >