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Best Book Apps of 2012: For Younger Readers (page 4)

Apps for Toddlers through early-elementary children.


Cover art for B.B. WOLF
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 15, 2012
by Debbie Fong, illustrated by Debbie Fong

"A low-key, appealingly unpretentious twist on a familiar folk tale. (iPad storybook app. 5-7)"
A revised "Little Red Riding Hood," with unusually simple and effective illustrations and interactive features. Read full book review >
Cover art for MY MOM'S THE BEST
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 2, 2012
by Rosie Smith, illustrated by Bruce Whatley, developed by SnappyAnt

"A darling first app for little ones to share with their own moms. (iPad storybook app. 1-5) "
A simple, well-executed animal mommy/baby love story for the youngest crowd. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE CHICKEN AND THE EGG
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 30, 2012

"Flo and her unusual offspring easily capture readers' hearts in this story of faith and love. Not bad for a chicken who can't lay eggs. (iPad storybook app. 3-8)"
A cluck-worthy story about a chicken with magical maternal instincts succeeds with flashes of visual wit and a lovable main character. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE WRONG BOOK
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 11, 2012
by Nick Bland, illustrated by Nick Bland, developed by Wheelbarrow

"A story is only as engaging as its storyteller; this winsome offering leads the way in one crucial area where many digital storybooks fall tellingly short. (iPad storybook app. 2-5)"
This short, imaginative tale simply wasn't meant to be but is so fantastically narrated, readers won't soon forget. Read full book review >
Cover art for LITTLE LOST RABBIT FINDS A FAMILY
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 31, 2012
by Lemniscates, developed by iLUBUC

"Brief, but loaded with appeal for younger readers and pre-readers. (iPad storybook app. 3-5)"
An abandoned bunny doesn't stay homeless for long in this understated, simply illustrated import. Read full book review >
Cover art for ALTERNATIVE STORY: RED RIDING HOOD
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 24, 2012
developed by ZigZag Studio

"Good-natured fun and some well-designed interactive elements distinguish this fairy-tale remake. (iPad storybook app. 4-8) "
Over-the-top and hokey, but somehow this "choose your adventure" fairy tale works by never taking itself too seriously Read full book review >