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2011 Best Book Apps for Kids (page 2)

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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 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 ALICE IN NEW YORK
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 7, 2011
Kirkus Star ALICE IN NEW YORK
by Lewis Carroll, illustrated by Sir John Tenniel, developed by Atomic Antelope
"A faithful--but not slavishly so--adaptation worthy of the Big Apple. (iPad storybook app. 5 & up)"
Even more ambitious than its predecessor, Alice for the iPad, a mash-up that could have gone terribly wrong finds its own magical charm. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE LITTLE MERMAID
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 25, 2011
Kirkus Star THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger, translated by Anthea Bell, developed by Auryn Inc.
"Children accustomed to Disney blandness will find this quiet, subtle app a welcome introduction to a more sophisticated aesthetic. (iPad storybook app. 6-12)"
Andersen's classic text is paired to Zwerger's elegant, subdued illustrations and animated with graceful restraint. 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 WILD ABOUT BOOKS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 21, 2011
Kirkus Star WILD ABOUT BOOKS
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. (iPad storybook app. 5-9)"
Still the best Dr. Seuss tribute ever, Sierra's rhymed 2004 tale of a librarian who gets all the animals in the zoo reading and writing is even funnier and more kinetic with digital flourishes. Read full book review >
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 NASH SMASHER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 15, 2010
Kirkus Star NASH SMASHER
by Bill Doyle, illustrated by Troy Cummings, developed by Crab Hill Press, LLC
"Despite some clumsy versifying, as fine and fun a way as ever was to re-channel (temporarily, at least) the beast within. (iPad storybook app. 6-9)"
A destructive lad gets a proper outlet for his energies in a story app positively festooned with funny special effects and side business. Read full book review >