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Best Book Apps of 2012 (page 5)


Cover art for KINGDOM OF PLANTS WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH
ADULT
Released: May 22, 2012

"A captivating experience that encourages users to keep coming back for repeat visits."
The inimitable Attenborough conducts a fascinating interactive tour of the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens and its legendary collection of fantastic greenery from around the globe. Read full book review >
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 BURTYNSKY: OIL
ADULT
Released: May 14, 2012
illustrated by Edward Burtynsky, developed by Melcher Media

"In all, a first-class photographic portfolio, intelligently aided by multimedia technology to provoke thought and discussion about the world around us."
Canadian photographer Burtynsky turns in a grand tour of the big, usually grimy world of petroleum. 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 FRANKENSTEIN
ADULT
Released: April 26, 2012
by Mary Shelley, adapted by Dave Morris, developed by Inkle Studios, Profile Books

"Some narrative weakness aside, a brilliantly designed app; the current benchmark for high-quality storytelling via tablet. "
Mary Shelley's classic rewritten and retooled, with an appealing gothic-style interface and ingeniously immersive format. Read full book review >