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2011 Best Book Apps for Kids (page 2)

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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 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 HARE AND TORTOISE
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 9, 2011
HARE AND TORTOISE
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. (iPad storybook app. 5-8)"
An arch 19th-century version of the fable, sans explicit moral, is paired to illustrations of silhouette figures flexed in lively ways by barred "Scanimation"-type screens. 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 >
Cover art for FIERCE GREY MOUSE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2011
Kirkus Star FIERCE GREY MOUSE
by Chantal Bourgonje, illustrated by Chantal Bourgonje, developed by Tizio BV
"Here's hoping that Bourgonje will offer up more. (iPad storybook app. 2-8)"
Little Grey Mouse aims to become fierce in this winsome story about child's play and make-believe. Read full book review >