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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 >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >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 >
FULL REVIEW >by Michael Slack & illustrated by Michael Slack & developed by WingedChariot
FULL REVIEW >by Tammi Salzano & illustrated by Hannah Wood & developed by Mytales Digital
FULL REVIEW >by David Kirk illustrated by David Kirk developed by Callaway Digital Arts
FULL REVIEW >by Sylvia Van Ommen & illustrated by Sylvia Van Ommen & developed by WingedChariot
FULL REVIEW >by Hayes Roberts illustrated by Hayes Roberts developed by FrogDogMedia LLC
FULL REVIEW >by Mike Austin & illustrated by Mike Austin & developed by Ruckus Mobile Media
FULL REVIEW >GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS
GABBY & GATORby James Burks & illustrated by James Burks & developed by Yen Press
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