Best Book Apps of 2012: For Younger Readers

by Debbie Fong illustrated by Debbie Fong

A low-key, appealingly unpretentious twist on a familiar folk tale. Full review >

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by Edward Lear & illustrated by Jon Higham & developed by Tizio BV

Smooth pans of the double-screen illustrations and interactive features that are as high in child appeal as the... Full review >

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by Edward Lear & illustrated by Ewa Podles & developed by NitroLab

A triumphant blend of classic literature and tablet technology. Full review >

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by Brian Main & illustrated by Brian Main

In a sea of interactive homogeny, this is a rare gem. Full review >

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developed by TerryLab

Hard not to smile at this, whether it’s read as a tribute to communal living or a simple bit of rustic foolery. Full review >

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developed by ZigZag Studio

Good-natured fun and some well-designed interactive elements distinguish this fairy-tale remake. Full review >

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by Andy Hullinger John Solimine illustrated by John Solimine developed by Small Planet Digital

With its distinctive look, a great drawing element that's actually appropriate to the story and a moral that values... Full review >

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by Heidi Wittlinger & developed by Shape Minds and Moving Images GmbH

This spectacular synthesis of elements creates magic on the iPad. Parents and kids won’t want to tear themselves away. Full review >

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by Manon Aidan & Yanick Gourville & illustrated by Cyril Jedor

Though the story is simple, even obvious, it takes flight because of the ambitious design work, the kind of thing that can... Full review >

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by Rania Ajami & John Casey ; illustrated by Walter Krudop ; developed by Jumping Pages

A lesson to be sure, but delivered in a lighthearted blend of equally lively art, sound and animation. Full review >

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by Marianne Berkes ; illustrated by Jeanette Canyon ; developed by Malachi Bazan & Dawn Publications

With a format that includes science, math, art, music and reading, it still manages to be what learning should be—fun. Full review >

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by Michael Bruza ; illustrated by Michael Bruza developed by Busy Bee Studios

Children with wheezles and sneezles of their own will sympathize with the droopy monster and perhaps feel a little less... Full review >

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by Mary Kay Carson & developed by Bookerella and Story Worldwide

A winner: beautifully illustrated, nicely designed and solidly informative. Full review >

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by Amy de la Haye & illustrated by Emily Sutton & developed by MAPP Editions

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by Lauren Freeman & developed by Laloo LLC

It's likely young readers who pick up this well-made app will be learning about both Bollywood and red pandas for the first... Full review >

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