CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2011
"It's a great use of iPad functionality, but the sometimes heavy-handed emphasis on positive message detracts from the overall text. (iPad graphic self-help. 10-12)"
Traditionally a paper-based series, Middle School Confidential adapts its first graphic novel to the iPad leveraging the device's functionality to infuse a wide variety of sounds, short songs and character voices.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 25, 2010
"A magisterial rendition, with the digital bells and whistles kept firmly in service to the story. (source note) (iPad storybook app. 7-11)"
A stately animated version of a traditional wisdom tale better known as "The Pedlar of Swaffham," or "The Treasure."
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 23, 2011
"A repackaging, by and large, but rich in features and close enough to the originals to preserve their attractions. (iPad mystery/game. 9-11)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 24, 2010
"Avast! Young mateys not ready for the original will get an eyeful, an earful and a taste of the timeless pirate adventure that awaits. (iPad storybook app. 8-11)"
A rousing abridgment of the classic tale is buoyed by atmospheric sound effects and hearty digital surprises.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 19, 2011
"An app to energize the creative juices. (iPad interactive sketchbook. 13 & up)"
Essentially an interactive black-and-white coloring book filled with amusing tools to guide users in their pursuit to locate their inner artists.
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