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by Debbie Fong illustrated by Debbie Fong
A low-key, appealingly unpretentious twist on a familiar folk tale. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >by Brian Main & illustrated by Brian Main
In a sea of interactive homogeny, this is a rare gem. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >by Mary Kay Carson & developed by Bookerella and Story Worldwide
A winner: beautifully illustrated, nicely designed and solidly informative. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Amy de la Haye & illustrated by Emily Sutton & developed by MAPP Editions
FULL REVIEW >by Peter Guttman & photographed by Peter Guttman & developed by Banzai Labs
The 230 photos—often-breathtaking, in-the-moment portraits—are accessed via pins on a world map, as a slide show or as a... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Jane Jensen & Robert Holmes & developed by Signus Labs & Pinkerton Road
FULL REVIEW >developed by The Melody Book
A winning app that could easily be deemed the jazz version of The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Smooth. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >developed by Elastico srl
An inventive and entertaining introduction to the classic. And that kiss at the end: perfect. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Kenneth Grahame & developed by Bibliodome
Despite some room for improvement, this rendition lends itself equally to shared or independent reading and is likely to... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >adapted by Corey Finkle ; illustrated by Jason Nemec ; Thom Adams ; developed by Ghost Hand Games
FULL REVIEW >by Marc Gamble & illustrated by Liza Woodruff & developed by You University Apps
This well-designed odyssey truly does put the universe at viewers’ fingertips. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Cathy Hapka & developed by Bookerella and Story Worldwide
Well-used technology paired nicely with solid characters make this a promising series opener. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >illustrated by San San & developed by Looda Studio
Not particularly therapeutic, but the art and the plot are engaging—as is the translation, which is so consistently amusing... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Séverine Vidal & illustrated by Claire Fauché & developed by La Souris Qui Raconte
An outstanding, seamless combination of evocative art, poetic writing and ingeniously designed digital enhancements that... Full review >
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