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iPad Apps With Animal Characters

  • CHILDREN'S

    MONKEY AND CROC

    FEB. 1, 2011

MONKEY AND CROC

by Will Terry & illustrated by Will Terry & developed by Jujubee Illustrations

Although designed for the iPad, this playful text fails to take advantage of the platform, ultimately providing an only... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    COYOTE'S TALE

    MAY 23, 2011

COYOTE'S TALE

by Ruby Lee illustrated by Robin Joseph developed by Skyreader Media

Locked in portrait mode and framed in two or three sequential panels per screen, the illustrations feature a sinuous,... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    AROUND THE WORLD WITH LILUP

    FEB. 16, 2011

AROUND THE WORLD WITH LILUP

by Ben Hecht & illustrated by Nelson Wells & developed by VivaBook

A good-humored if bland adventure made slightly spicy through interactive add-ons—if readers can find them. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BUSY BUNNIES

    APRIL 21, 2011

BUSY BUNNIES

developed by Newleaf Solutions

Everyone knows that toddlers have energy to spare, and the Busy Bunnies are no exception. They wake up, jump on the bed,... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    LAZY LARRY LIZARD

    MAY 4, 2010

LAZY LARRY LIZARD

by Graham Nunn & illustrated by Kim Neale & developed by Wasabi Productions

A limited set of animations and interactive effects expertly leveraged into an engaging experience for the very youngest... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    HOW ROCKET LEARNED TO READ

    JAN. 21, 2011

HOW ROCKET LEARNED TO READ

by Tad Hills & illustrated by Tad Hills & developed by Random House Digital

Initially miffed at having his nap disturbed by a brisk, cheery yellow bird, Rocket soon falls under her spell. She reads... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BENNY THE CAT

    APRIL 15, 2011

  • CHILDREN'S

    FIERCE GREY MOUSE

    MAY 16, 2011

FIERCE GREY MOUSE

by Chantal Bourgonje & illustrated by Chantal Bourgonje & developed by Tizio BV

Dutch illustrator/writer Bourgonje makes her app debut with this charming tale. One ordinary day, a small grey mouse decides... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    WHERE IS YOUR NOSE, NIBBLY?

    APRIL 28, 2011

WHERE IS YOUR NOSE, NIBBLY?

by Barney Saltzberg & illustrated by Barney Saltzberg & developed by Mochi Development, Inc.

Navigation issue aside, Nibbly is a cute and well-designed app that the littlest iPad users will likely enjoy. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    JEREMY FISHER

    FEB. 18, 2011

JEREMY FISHER

by Beatrix Potter & illustrated by Beatrix Potter & developed by Sideways Software

High production values and a story-centered design give this a leg up over flashier, more game-like e-books. Full review >

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