5 iPad Apps Under $5

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ANDREW ANSWERS

by Alan Katz, narrated by Marc Summers, developed by Ruckus Media Group

"Here's a word for Andrew if he's asked for another starting with W: Winner. (iPad storybook app. 5-10)"

Sharply written, with expressive animation that wouldn't be out of place on a Nickelodeon cartoon show, this app takes a simple joke and amusingly ups the stakes all the way to the White House. Read full book review >

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TACKY THE PENGUIN

by Helen Lester, developed by Oceanhouse Media

"Charming and oh-so-neatly put together. (iPad storybook app. 3-9)"

Tacky the Penguin wears loud shirts and sings horribly, a contrast to the perfect, preened members of his flock (who've got names like "Neatly" and "Perfect"). Read full book review >

Cover art for I LOVE YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH

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I LOVE YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH

by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak, illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church, developed by Scholastic Inc.

"That's no knock; it's just fine for parents of restless readers at bedtime. (iPad storybook app. 18 mo.-5)"

Based on the 2005 board book, this Scholastic "Touch and Tilt" app retains the print version's sweetness and soothing tone. Read full book review >

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WHAT DO DOOZERS DO?

by Michaela Muntean, illustrated by Sue Venning, developed by FrogDogMedia LLC

"Like the Doozer lifestyle it portrays, the app does its work efficiently. (iPad storybook app. 2-7)"

Based on the 1980s Muppet TV show Fraggle Rock, this app reveals the secret lives of Doozers, the little worker bees (who actually look like diminutive green snowmen) who continually build edible structures for the oblivious Fraggles. Read full book review >

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RAPUNZEL

by Jakob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, illustrated by Alexandra Lara, developed by Oniric.co

"Whether the girl-in-distress-becomes-a-princess storyline is still relevant after nearly 200 years is an entirely separate matter, Disney movie adaptations aside. (iPad storybook app. 2-6)"

Filled with digitally collaged illustrations and pages that take advantage of the iPad's touch and motion features, this app stands out by mostly enhancing, rather than getting in the way of, a good Brothers Grimm story. Read full book review >

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5 iPad Apps Under $5