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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 >illustrated by Luciana Navarro Powell & developed by Polk Street Press
A simple, lovely lullaby. Full review >
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 >by Mary Kay Carson & developed by Bookerella and Story Worldwide
A winner: beautifully illustrated, nicely designed and solidly informative. 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 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 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 Andrea J. Buchanan & illustrated by Alexis Seabrook
A fantastical and historical ghost story that benefits from technology and the presence of young love. (Paranormal romance.... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Edward Lear & illustrated by Ewa Podles & developed by NitroLab
A triumphant blend of classic literature and tablet technology. 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 >by Graham Nunn & illustrated by Graham Nunn & developed by Wasabi Productions
Clean, simple, seamless—just right for the nursery-school set or children with special needs. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >developed by ZigZag Studio
Good-natured fun and some well-designed interactive elements distinguish this fairy-tale remake. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Lemniscates & developed by iLUBUC
Brief, but loaded with appeal for younger readers and pre-readers. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >developed by Heartdrive Media
There's a sunny, boisterous sense of fun about the whole thing that's positively endearing; both robot and app have got a... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Mary Shelley & adapted by Dave Morris & developed by Inkle Studios & Profile Books
Some narrative weakness aside, a brilliantly designed app; the current benchmark for high-quality storytelling via tablet. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Rosie Smith & illustrated by Bruce Whatley & developed by SnappyAnt
A darling first app for little ones to share with their own moms. 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 >developed by Epic Tales
Set apart by outstanding visuals and a tongue-in-cheek tone, if lacking the psychodrama of more traditional variants. 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 Debbie Fong illustrated by Debbie Fong
A low-key, appealingly unpretentious twist on a familiar folk tale. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >illustrated by Edward Burtynsky & developed by Melcher Media
In all, a first-class photographic portfolio, intelligently aided by multimedia technology to provoke thought and discussion... 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 >by Allan Plenderleith illustrated by Allan Plenderleith developed by Plendy Entertainment
Flo and her unusual offspring easily capture readers’ hearts in this story of faith and love. Not bad for a chicken who... 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 >
FULL REVIEW >by Rotem Omri illustrated by Rotem Omri translated by Mel Rosenberg developed by Rotem Omri & Rachel Mislovaty
Luli's love of colors comes across as both genuine and infectious. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >developed by Nosy Crow
Like the board book it is based on (Bizzy Bear, Let's Go to Work! 2012), this app has only a few pages, but each one is... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by H.G. Wells & developed by E-mersiv
It’s as if Orson Welles had gotten hold of an iPad. Though some fixes remain to be done, a top-notch production. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
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 >developed by Kid's Academy
A well-crafted app that will hold interest for little ones as they learn and practice their ABCs. (iPad alphabet app. 2-6) Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Nicole Stinn & Greg Tiernan & developed by Nitrogen Studios
A very well-balanced offering that both educates and entertains. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >developed by Schematix
A welcome addition to a logophile’s arsenal—the last word, we learn, coming from an Arabic phrase meaning “house of... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >by Amy de la Haye & illustrated by Emily Sutton & developed by MAPP Editions
FULL REVIEW >The making of the film was infamously messy, but Modine’s presentation of his story is clean and smart. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Josh Stewart & illustrated by Binny Talib & developed by Sneaky Sam Productions
Keep an eye on this kid; one can only hope he’ll sneak his way into another story or two. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Emma Tranter & illustrated by Barry Tranter & developed by Nosy Crow
A winner. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >developed by Wilco
Chicagoans in exile will feel all the more homesick, while Wilco fans, already well-served with music, concert footage and... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >illustrated by Adam Larkum & developed by Ink Robin
Step right up to this truly spectacular offering; it will undoubtedly delight ladies, gentlemen and children of all ages. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >by Brian Main & illustrated by Brian Main
In a sea of interactive homogeny, this is a rare gem. Full review >
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