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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 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 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 JEREMY FISHER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 18, 2011
JEREMY FISHER: BUDDY EDITION
by Beatrix Potter, illustrated by Beatrix Potter, developed by Sideways Software
"High production values and a story-centered design give this a leg up over flashier, more game-like e-books. (iPad storybook app. 4-8)

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Potter's tale of a hapless frog who sets out to catch a minnow for dinner and almost ends up being dinner himself gets several useful extras in this unabridged app. It also receives a design upgrade that increases the original's cramped trim size and eliminates its blank pages while pairing text and pictures more closely together. Read full book review >
Cover art for BENNY THE CAT
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 15, 2011
BENNY THE CAT
by Tamar Hak, illustrated by Tamar Hak, developed by Touchoo
"It may seem slight compared to more heavily produced ventures, but Benny's bite-sized app (and oversized head) may be just the right fit for some. (iPad storybook app. 2-6)"
Less a fleshed-out story than a virtual cat toy for iPad, this app nevertheless charms on the strength of its oddly proportioned feline star. Read full book review >
Cover art for BUSY BUNNIES
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 21, 2011
BUSY BUNNIES
developed by Newleaf Solutions
"An adorable storybook app with a near-perfect balance between stimulation and simplicity. (iPad storybook app. 2-4)"
A winning playdate with brother and sister bunny takes readers from alarm clock to "lights out" via a very full day. Read full book review >