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Picture Book Classics for iPad

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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 30, 2011
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON
by Crockett Johnson, illustrated by Crockett Johnson, developed by Trilogy Studios
"Readers will be charmed as Harold draws himself in and out of trouble and finally home to bed in this subtle blend of animation and story. (iPad storybook app. 2-5)"
Harold takes a walk in the moonlight down the path of imagination and although this time the bunnies hop and the winds blow, nothing of the dreamy simplicity of the journey is lost. Read full book review >
Cover art for ONCE UPON A POTTY - GIRL
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 31, 2011
ONCE UPON A POTTY - GIRL
by Alona Frankel, illustrated by Alona Frankel, developed by Oceanhouse Media
"A familiar story and illustrations enhanced with interactivity give this classic new life. (iPad storybook app. 1-3)"
Interactive and entertaining, this 1975 classic that has been introducing kids to the potty for years adapts well to the iPad, integrating amusing sound effects, interesting use of page transition and even a sing-a-long. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 19, 2011
Kirkus Star MOO, BAA, LA LA LA!
by Sandra Boynton, illustrated by Sandra Boynton, developed by Loud Crow Interactive
"Boynton and Loud Crow deliver another excellent enhanced e-book that fires on all literary, technological and artistic cylinders. (iPad storybook app. 1-4)"
The iPad adaption of Boynton's bestselling board book surveys animals and the sounds they make. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 13, 2011
PAT THE BUNNY
by Dorothy Kunhardt, illustrated by Dorothy Kunhardt, developed by Random House Digital
"While adults who grew up with this book might be disappointed by the app's textural limitations, children will enjoy interacting with the familiar characters. (iPad storybook app. 2-4)"
Pat the bunny these days and he feels just as soft as ... an iPad? Read full book review >
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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 >
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CHILDREN'S
Released:
Kirkus Star GREEN EGGS & HAM
by Dr. Seuss, developed by Oceanhouse Media
"While navigation is wisely kept out of the way outside of the main menu, the only way to restart the book or access any options in Auto Play mode is, regrettably, to quit the app entirely using the iPad's Home button. (iPad storybook app. 2-8)"
Some stories never grow old. Read full book review >