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iPad Apps With Animal Characters (page 2)

Cover art for AROUND THE WORLD WITH LILUP
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 16, 2011
AROUND THE WORLD WITH LILUP
by Ben Hecht, illustrated by Nelson Wells, developed by VivaBook
"A good-humored if bland adventure made slightly spicy through interactive add-ons--if readers can find them. (iPad storybook app. 2-5)"
Soothing music accompanies Lilup, the friendly, white Great Pyrenees dog as he effortlessly floats above the Earth and under the sea, stopping on several continents to befriend local animals. Read full book review >
Cover art for MONKEY AND CROC
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
MONKEY AND CROC
by Will Terry, illustrated by Will Terry, developed by Jujubee Illustrations
"Although designed for the iPad, this playful text fails to take advantage of the platform, ultimately providing an only mildly amusing user experience. (iPad storybook app. 4-6)"
In this simple jungle tale done as an app, Monkey and Croc are both going about their individual daily routines--but, unbeknownst to Monkey, he is quite close to becoming Croc's next meal as their parallel routines dangerously converge. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOW ROCKET LEARNED TO READ
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 21, 2011
HOW ROCKET LEARNED TO READ
by Tad Hills, illustrated by Tad Hills, developed by Random House Digital
"In this form, it's an even more heartwarming valentine to reading (and the teaching thereof) than the original printed version. (iPad storybook app. 3-6)"
A digital version of a 2010 tree-book about a small dog set on the road to reading by a clever avian educator. Read full book review >
Cover art for SCRUFFY KITTY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 15, 2010
Kirkus Star SCRUFFY KITTY
by Michael Slack, illustrated by Michael Slack, developed by WingedChariot
"Toddlers will fall in love with Scruffy Kitten and this gently engaging app from Europe. (iPad storybook app. 1-4)"
This multilingual 17-page story-and-sticker app for the youngest readers charms. Read full book review >
Cover art for A PRESENT FOR MILO
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 8, 2010
Kirkus Star A PRESENT FOR MILO
by Mike Austin, illustrated by Mike Austin, developed by Ruckus Mobile Media
"Here's hoping the paper romp is as engaging as the digital one. (iPad storybook app. 3-6)"
Like a Next Gen version of a lift-the-flap Spot story, this digital cat-and-mouse chase features very simple art, familiar settings and hidden surprises in every scene. Read full book review >
Cover art for GABBY & GATOR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 28, 2010
GABBY & GATOR
by James Burks, illustrated by James Burks, developed by Yen Press
"Regardless, on either paper or screen, young readers will enjoy following these unlikely partners as they help each other work through personal hang-ups while evading a Taser-wielding Animal Control officer. (iPad graphic-novel app. 6-8)"
A comical and cinematic tale centers on the budding friendship between a bullied young vegetarian and a carnivorous alligator with water issues (thanks to being flushed down a toilet when small). Read full book review >