2011 Best Book Apps for Kids

by Aesop & adapted by Marmaduke Park & illustrated by Umesh Shukla & developed by Auryn Inc.

Too quickly over, but an altogether engaging version of a classic bit of common literary currency. Full review >

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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... Full review >

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by Michael Slack & illustrated by Michael Slack & developed by WingedChariot

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by Nosy Crow & illustrated by Ed Bryan & developed by Nosy Crow

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by Sandra Boynton & illustrated by Sandra Boynton & developed by Loud Crow Interactive & Read by Billy J. Kramer

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by Hans Christian Andersen & illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger & translated by Anthea Bell & developed by Auryn Inc.

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by Lewis Carroll & illustrated by John Tenniel & developed by Atomic Antelope

A faithful—but not slavishly so—adaptation worthy of the Big Apple. Full review >

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by Bill Doyle & illustrated by Troy Cummings & developed by Crab Hill Press, LLC

In an extreme case of adrenalin rush, barely is birthday-party invitee Nash through the door than he’s out of control. He... Full review >

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by Bronwyn Callander & illustrated by Bronwyn Callander

High marks for looks, sounds and overall design. Totally terrific for toddlers. Full review >

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by Sandra Boynton & illustrated by Sandra Boynton & developed by Loud Crow Interactive

When anyone attempts to enhance and reformat a book that’s already sold more than five million copies, there’s some risk... Full review >

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by Judy Sierra & illustrated by Marc Brown & developed by Random House Digital

Otherwise a seamless adaptation of a modern classic, inventively enhanced, hilarious, a joy to read—particularly aloud. Full review >

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by David A. Carter & developed by Unicorn Labs & Ruckus Mobile Media

Clean of look, seamless in design: a delight even for the diapered crowd. Full review >

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by Barbara de Wolf & illustrated by Barbara de Wolf

Having lost his original one under mysterious circumstances, the prince now sports a whole array at will from a mischievous... Full review >

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by Chantal Bourgonje & illustrated by Chantal Bourgonje & developed by Tizio BV

Dutch illustrator/writer Bourgonje makes her app debut with this charming tale. One ordinary day, a small grey mouse decides... Full review >

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by William Joyce & illustrated by William Joyce & developed by MoonBot Studios

The story of Morris Lessmore and his beloved books ends with an unexpected emotional punch, a satisfying, lovely finish for... Full review >

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