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Picture Book Classics for iPad (page 2)


Cover art for THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD—THE AUTHORIZED VERSION
CHILDREN'S
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by Watty Piper, developed by Penguin Group USA

"Even the page index, allowing readers to skip to a specific page, is presented as a series of connected, scrolling boxcars; it's a rolling train within the story of one determined little engine. (iPad storybook app. 3-8)"
Stranded toys on the tracks and the little blue train engine who saves them are presented in a solid mix of old and new in Penguin Group's "Official" app based on the classic story. Read full book review >
Cover art for POPOUT! THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT
CHILDREN'S
Released:

"Elegant, easy to navigate and beautiful, it combines the best of print and digital. (iPad storybook app. 2 & up)"
Startling in its mix of digital and traditional book design, Loud Crow Interactive's first iPad book app translates the text and illustrations of the Beatrix Potter classic into electronic pages that appear to live and breathe beneath readers' fingertips. Read full book review >