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APRIL 9, 2011
Too quickly over, but an altogether engaging version of a classic bit of common literary currency. Full review >
APRIL 8, 2011
Appropriately for the audience, there’s no story line or dazzling special effects—just a creatively imagined encounter with... Full review >
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MARCH 7, 2011
A faithful—but not slavishly so—adaptation worthy of the Big Apple. Full review >
DEC. 15, 2010
In an extreme case of adrenalin rush, barely is birthday-party invitee Nash through the door than he’s out of control. He... Full review >
MARCH 17, 2011
High marks for looks, sounds and overall design. Totally terrific for toddlers. Full review >
APRIL 19, 2011
When anyone attempts to enhance and reformat a book that’s already sold more than five million copies, there’s some risk... Full review >
JAN. 21, 2011
Otherwise a seamless adaptation of a modern classic, inventively enhanced, hilarious, a joy to read—particularly aloud. Full review >
MAY 25, 2011
Clean of look, seamless in design: a delight even for the diapered crowd. Full review >
MAY 17, 2011
Having lost his original one under mysterious circumstances, the prince now sports a whole array at will from a mischievous... Full review >
MAY 16, 2011
Dutch illustrator/writer Bourgonje makes her app debut with this charming tale. One ordinary day, a small grey mouse decides... Full review >
MAY 26, 2011
The story of Morris Lessmore and his beloved books ends with an unexpected emotional punch, a satisfying, lovely finish for... Full review >
JULY 7, 2011
A first-rate mind expander, this app rewards repeat visits and depicts several family constellations with irresistible... Full review >
JULY 27, 2011
For preschoolers and young grade-schoolers willing to mine its many treasures, this app is a gem. Full review >
AUG. 23, 2011
Rooney's story is one any kid, super-powered or not, can identify with, and the app does everything it can to make his story... Full review >
SEPT. 13, 2011
Another tip-top turn from the creator of Treetop Ted (2011). Full review >
SEPT. 15, 2011
A (literally) illuminating survey, with exemplary choice and use of digital enhancements. Full review >
OCT. 8, 2011
A natural and seamlessly designed extension of a modern classic, certain to be more durable in this form than the easily... Full review >
OCT. 11, 2011
Lucky for the developers that Bartleby's books are worth the wait. This app series continues to delight; it feels innovative... Full review >
SEPT. 23, 2011
Plenty of well-designed, smoothly integrated special features only enhance this passionate, provocative scientific manifesto. Full review >
OCT. 21, 2011
An exceptionally bright and beautiful masterpiece. Full review >
OCT. 26, 2011
What at first may seem like an over-the-top adaptation of a simple board book manages to retain the small-scale charms of... Full review >
OCT. 22, 2011
This irresistible app gets everything right, proving that simplicity is sometimes best. Full review >
NOV. 23, 2011
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