cover image
LATEST ISSUE OF
Kirkus Reviews
Check out our interview with Rick Yancey, author of the wildly entertaining YA thriller The 5th Wave.
Kirkus Star
THE KIRKUS STAR
Awarded to Books of Exceptional Merit

BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS



Best Book Apps of 2012: For Younger Readers (page 5)

Apps for Toddlers through early-elementary children.

Cover art for OVER IN THE OCEAN
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 16, 2012
OVER IN THE OCEAN: IN A CORAL REEF
by Marianne Berkes, illustrated by Jeanette Canyon, developed by Malachi Bazan, Dawn Publications
"With a format that includes science, math, art, music and reading, it still manages to be what learning should be--fun. (iPad informational app. 4-8)"
This beautifully illustrated counting and singalong app version of the 2004 book introduces young readers to the creatures of the coral reef. Read full book review >
Cover art for LITTLE FOX MUSIC BOX
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 15, 2012
Kirkus Star LITTLE FOX MUSIC BOX
by Heidi Wittlinger, developed by Shape Minds and Moving Images GmbH
"This spectacular synthesis of elements creates magic on the iPad. Parents and kids won't want to tear themselves away. (iPad music app. 3-10)"
A melodious music app combines artistic creativity with top-notch execution. Read full book review >
Cover art for LEONARD
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 15, 2012
Kirkus Star LEONARD
illustrated by Timothy Penner, developed by endloop, by Ink Robin
"Well told, cleverly illustrated and beautifully supported with interactive surprises that make sense and are great fun, this is a stellar example of iPad storytelling. (iPad storybook app. 4-8)"
Imagination makes all the difference in this story of one boy's quest for new friends. Read full book review >
Cover art for OWL AND CAT
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 9, 2012
OWL AND CAT
by Edward Lear, developed by NitroLab, illustrated by Ewa Podles
"A triumphant blend of classic literature and tablet technology. (iPad storybook app. 2-5)"
Feline and fowl profess their love for one another in this winning adaptation of Lear's popular 1871 nonsense poem. Read full book review >
Cover art for LOST LARRY
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 7, 2012
LOST LARRY
by Graham Nunn, illustrated by Graham Nunn, developed by Wasabi Productions
"Clean, simple, seamless--just right for the nursery-school set or children with special needs. (iPad storybook/dexterity app. 1-3)"
A little green lizard will trail a fingertip home in this mini-Odyssey, the third of Larry's interactive outings. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE EDIBLE SUIT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 23, 2012
THE EDIBLE SUIT
by Edward Lear, illustrated by Jon Higham, developed by Tizio BV
"Smooth pans of the double-screen illustrations and interactive features that are as high in child appeal as the sidesplitting plot add up to an unusually successful crossover to the digital domain. (iPad storybook app. 6-9)"
Rapid tapping calls up cascades of pigs, pork chops and more from this lightly edited version of Lear's hilarious "The New Vestments." Read full book review >