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Best Book Apps of 2012 (page 3)

Cover art for WHERE DO BALLOONS GO?
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 12, 2012
WHERE DO BALLOONS GO?: AN UPLIFTING MYSTERY
by Jamie Lee Curtis, illustrated by Laura Cornell, developed by Auryn Inc.
"Overall, the fanciful result is a storybook app with a far longer shelf life than most. (iPad storybook app. 4-9)"
Based on the traditional book of the same name, this interactive storybook takes balloon travel to all-new heights. Read full book review >
Cover art for EVEN MONSTERS GET SICK
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 5, 2012
EVEN MONSTERS GET SICK
by Michael Bruza, developed by Busy Bee Studios, illustrated by Michael Bruza
"Children with wheezles and sneezles of their own will sympathize with the droopy monster and perhaps feel a little less anxious about doctor visits, too. (iPad storybook app. 4-6)"
Zub looks like a bad bargain until his new young owner, Harry, realizes that the monster isn't sad and boring but actually ill. Read full book review >
Cover art for CARTOON ABC
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 4, 2012
CARTOON ABC
developed by Kid's Academy
"A well-crafted app that will hold interest for little ones as they learn and practice their ABCs. (iPad alphabet app. 2-6)"
An engaging ABC app encourages kids to learn and explore the alphabet. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE VOYAGE OF ULYSSES
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 3, 2012
Kirkus Star THE VOYAGE OF ULYSSES
developed by Elastico srl
"An inventive and entertaining introduction to the classic. And that kiss at the end: perfect. (iPad epic app. 10 & up)"
A delightfully entertaining telling of the tale of brave Ulysses. Read full book review >
Cover art for KODEE'S CANOE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 30, 2012
KODEE'S CANOE
by Nicole Stinn, Greg Tiernan, developed by Nitrogen Studios
"A very well-balanced offering that both educates and entertains. (iPad storybook app. 2-6)"
Little polar bear Kodee and his friend Raccoon learn about echoes in this suitably simple storybook for preschoolers and early readers. Read full book review >
Cover art for BIZZY BEAR BUILDS A HOUSE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 21, 2012
BIZZY BEAR BUILDS A HOUSE
developed by Nosy Crow
"Like the board book it is based on (Bizzy Bear, Let's Go to Work! 2012), this app has only a few pages, but each one is packed with features that encourage budding builders to linger as long as they like. (iPad storybook app. 6 mos.-3)"
Kids who love trucks and construction will identify with Bizzy as he dons his hard hat and "helps" the crew build a house. Read full book review >