The Monster at the End of This Book…starring Grover!

By Sesame Street

This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad

• $4.99
• Category: Books
• Updated: Sep 14, 2012
• Version: 3.3
• Size: 173 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Sesame Workshop Apps
• © 2011 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved. © 2011 Callaway Digital Arts. All Rights Reserved.

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.

DESCRIPTION

The Monster at the End of This Book enhances the classic Sesame Street book with a completely immersive experience that draws children right into the story. Join lovable, furry old Grover as he tries his very hardest to tie down pages and build brick walls all to keep readers away from the monster at the end of this book. The all-time favorite you loved as a child comes alive for today’s young readers with interactive play, plus touch-point animation.

Another Monster at the End of This Book…Starring Grover & Elmo!

By Sesame Street

This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad

• FREE (In-App purchase of $3.99)
• Category: Books
• Updated: Sep 14, 2012
• Version: 2.2
• Size: 139 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Sesame Workshop Apps
• © 2011 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved., © 2011 Callaway Digital Arts. All Rights Reserved.

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.

DESCRIPTION

There’s something waiting at the end of this book. Could it bea monster?!? Loveable, furry old Grover is about to find out and he’s bringing his equally loveable and furry friend Elmo with him!

In this sequel to the best-selling, chart-topping Monster at the End of This Book app, Grover invents giggle-worthy ways to prevent readers from getting closer to another monster hiding at the end of this story. But an ever-curious Elmo asks for your help to slip past Grover every time.

Young readers will delight in the very funny push-and-pull dynamic of this interactive story. And parents will know that their little monsters are reading, laughing, and learning with trusted, beloved Sesame Street characters.

Built with groundbreaking technology and bursting with innovative activities woven right into the story, Another Monster at the End of This Book will provide hours of tap-happy fun for kids (and grown-ups!) of all ages.

Kodee’s Canoe – Echo

By Nitrogen Media

• $3.99
• Category: Books
• Updated: Nov 20, 2012
• Version: 1.0.3
• Size: 544 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Nitrogen Media Inc
• © Nitrogen Studios Canada Inc.

Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later.

DESCRIPTION

Be a part of the story as you follow Kodee and his good friend, Raccoon, in their first interactive adventure. With a unique and charming design, stunning tappable CGI animation on every page, and a focus on soft science, Kodee’s Canoe will keep children entertained for hours.

Follow Kodee and Raccoon as they find themselves puzzled by the mysterious voices that are coming from a small island on the lake. Who could the strange new voices belong to? It’s time to get in Kodee’s canoe and find out!

Included is a fun feature where you can speak into your iPad and hear your voice return to you as an echo.

Where Do Balloons Go? An Uplifting Mystery : a creativity-enhancing kid’s book by Jamie Lee Curtis (by Auryn Apps)

By Auryn Inc.

• $3.99
• Category: Books
• Updated: Jan 08, 2013
• Version: 1.0.5
• Size: 201 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Auryn, Inc
• © Auryn Inc.

DESCRIPTION

Your child’s imagination will soar with this magical storytelling app! Rich interactive experiences they’ll return to time and time again

This app has been specifically designed to provide hour after hour of entertainment and creative play. Highlights include the chance to:

* Create your own animated movies in the Balloon Theater: Your creativity’s in the spotlight as you build your own balloon characters (you can even use your own picture!), record dialog and enact scenes.

* Clown around by creating your own balloon animals: virtual balloons then swipe the screen to twist and turn them into fun shapes.

*Use a virtual fan to blow the balloons around, play with your food at the balloon dinner-table, connect-the-dots to create new constellations in space, and much, much more!

* There are literally HUNDREDS of interactions built into the app, creating a fresh experience each time!

Amidst all the fun, kids will be learning too“ building valuable literacy skills thanks to the following reading options:

* Listen to the story, narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis herself, while the text is displayedKaraoke-style (each word is highlighted as it’s read)

Rowdy Raccoon and the Turtle Who Wanted to Fly is an interactive story book for kids that brings to light that every person is unique and important

By Auryn Inc.

• $1.99
• Category: Education
• Updated: Jan 19, 2013
• Version: 1.0.1
• Size: 35.4 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Auryn, Inc
• © Auryn Inc.

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later.

DESCRIPTION

What’s so great about being a raccoon? Rowdy Raccoon is about to find out. Raccoons weren’t meant to fly, but you can’t convince Rowdy of that. When he meets Scissor, the incomparable Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher, Rowdy is left to wonder why raccoons weren’t created to be special too. The loveable critter enlists the help of his friend Tommy Turtle and hatches a dangerous plan to become more like the bird. But when disaster strikes, will Rowdy discover his own unique gifts, and will his talents be enough to save his desperate friend?

Rowdy Raccoon and the Turtle Who Wanted to Fly is a part of the Auracle line from Auryn Inc. The app is based on Donna C. Braymer’s book by the same name, illustrated by Shachi Kale.

Penelope The Purple Pirate

By PicPocket Books

• $1.99
• Category: Books
• Updated: Sep 21, 2011
• Version: 3.0
• Size: 24.5 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Take 2 Ventures LLC
• © 2010 PicPocket Books

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later.

DESCRIPTION

Adventurous children whose imaginations know no bounds will find a kindred spirit in Penelope. Come along on her journey as her bedroom opens up into world of pirates, the open sea, buried treasure and trusted friends. Discussion questions, ideas for additional interaction for the pre-school classroom and home, and fun facts about the sea creatures in the story are included in the app.

This INTERACTIVE STORYBOOK app promotes EARLY LEARNING and helps your children develop READING skills by connecting the spoken audio words and sounds with the written word on the page. PicPocket Books’ Learn-to-Read highlighting feature is an additional READING aid.

Treasure Kai and the Seven Cities of Gold

By Treasure Bound Books

• $4.99
• Category: Books
• Updated: Oct 26, 2012
• Version: 1.0.1
• Size: 219 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Treasure Bound Books Pty Ltd
• © Treasure Bound Books Pty Ltd

Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later.

DESCRIPTION

When Treasure Kai awakes from his treasure-hunting dream to find a real treasure map and clue in his pocket, it’s the start of a whirlwind adventure sending him back in time to race Francisco Coronado for the Seven Lost Cities of Gold.

Can Treasure Kai trust the clues, conquer obstacles and beat the conquistadors to save the Seven Cities of Gold? With his best friend Kate and you, he just might do it.

Designed to make reading comprehension interactive and fun, Treasure Kai and the Seven Cities of Gold is a unique storybook app adventure game.

The Cat in the Hat – Dr. Seuss

By Oceanhouse Media

This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad

• $3.99 ( On sale for $0.99 this week only ) 
• Category: Books
• Updated: Nov 27, 2012
• Version: 2.1
• Size: 22.7 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Oceanhouse Media, Inc.
• Dr. Seuss Properties © 2010 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved.

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.

DESCRIPTION

It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how!
Watch your child build their reading skills as they engage with this interactive Dr. Seuss storybook app. Capture precious moments by recording your child’s voice, then sharing it with grandparents and teachers. Bring your entire Dr. Seuss collection with you anytime, anywhere. Perfect for bedtime, travel, school, shopping and more.

On a cold and wet day, two children are visited by a mischievous cat, wearing a tall, red and white-striped hat. To entertain the children, the Cat performs wacky tricks, creating a mess of the house. Will mother find out about the Cat and see the mess?

Recommended Ages: 3 – 6

Green Eggs and Ham – Dr. Seuss

By Oceanhouse Media

This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad

• $3.99 (On sale for $1.99 this week only )
• Category: Books
• Updated: Nov 26, 2012
• Version: 2.1
• Size: 18.6 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Oceanhouse Media, Inc.
• Dr. Seuss Properties © 2010 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved.

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.

DESCRIPTION

This timeless Dr. Seuss classic has been delighting readers since 1960. Sam-I-am never gives up trying to convince his friend that green eggs and ham are a tasty treat. He tries everything – in a house, with a mouse, in a box, with a fox, with a goat, on a boat – to no avail. Then finally, finally his friend caves in… and tries them. And guess what? “I do so like Green Eggs and Ham!” Kids will love Dr. Seuss’s wacky rhymes and whimsical illustrations. And who knows, now they may even be willing to taste their broccoli.

Recommended Ages: 2 – 6

Sheldon’s Adventure

By Intense Media, LLC

This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad

• $1.99 )
• Category: Books
• Updated: Aug 26, 2012
• Version: 1.0.1
• Size: 30.1 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Nick Nebelsky
• © 2012

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later.

DESCRIPTION

“Meet Sheldon, a little turtle trying to figure out not only how he fits in his own shell, but also how he fits in the world. His momma always told Sheldon he was special, so he sets out to take on life’s adventures. Along the way he meets Hank, the little cricket with the big sound; together these friends take a journey that will test their courage, strength and leadership, and seal a lifelong friendship. Along the way, Sheldon begins to discover what his momma knew all along. Included within the text are samples of some of the world’s greatest musical compositions from such composers as Vivaldi, Bach, Strauss, Brahms, and Rimsky-Korsakov. How do we do that? With a very talented little cricket with an amazing set of wings!

Victor’s cold! HD

By SlimCricket

This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad

• $3.99
• Category: Books
• Released: Nov 13, 2012
• Version: 2.0.0
• Size: 81.1 MB
• Languages: English, French
• Seller: SlimCricket
• © SlimCricket

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later

DESCRIPTION

“Victor’s cold!” is the touching story of a little penguin who’s always cold.
You may know that, in the world of penguins, the Mommy lays the egg and then goes away…
Neither his father nor the numerous animals he meets on the ice can find a solution to help him get warm.
Will he manage to warm up again?

Your child is active in the story:
* Putting together a puzzle
* Recognizing musical instruments
* Associating shapes
* Developing his/her reflexes
* Playing with words and the text of the e-book
* Drawing, scratching, rubbing and many others ways of actively participating…

“Victor’s cold!” was created especially for children from 2 to 5 years old.

Even Monsters Get Sick

By Busy Bee Studios

• $2.99
• Category: Books
• Updated: Dec 10, 2012
• Version: 1.3
• Size: 122 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Busy Bee Studios
• © 2012 Busy Bee Studios, Inc.

Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 3.2 or later

DESCRIPTION

The first in the Even Monsters (TM) series of StoryGame(TM) apps!

Kids read, listen, touch, play and interact with Harry as he struggles to find out what’s wrong with his new monster. Beautiful art, a custom soundtrack and full interactivity throughout keeps kids engaged and keeps parents raving about both the learning aspects and the endearing message built into Even Monsters Get Sick.

Readers and non-readers of all skill levels will enjoy the wide range of features in this interactive storybook.

Pancake Pandemonium

By Digital Leaf

This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad

• $2.99
• Category: Books
• Updated: May 20, 2013
• Version: 1.0.5
• Size: 267 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Digital Leaf Ltd.
• © Digital Leaf Ltd.

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

DESCRIPTION

Pancake Pandemonium is a fabulous, interactive story for young children with adventure in their hearts and hunger in their tummy. Chock-full with interaction, music and animation this rhyming story is beautifully illustrated and full of excitement, humour and surprise twists – an experience children will come back to again and again.

Nearly There

By FirstyWork

• $1.99
• • Category: Books
  • Updated: Mar 06, 2013
  • Version: 1.1
  • Size: 109 MB
  • Language: English
  • Seller: BCL NuMedia
  • © 2012 Creatures of Serendipity
  Rated 4+

  Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 5.1 or later.

DESCRIPTION

NEARLY THERE is a tale of two horses, Budley and Bishop, who go on an exciting journey; meeting mysterious strangers; overcoming obstacles and undergoing zany trials. Along the way, they encounter other animals all unhappy with their lot. Once freed from human captivity, these friends embark upon a quest for fulfillment; seemingly defenceless they thrive in the face of adversity.

Ten Giggly Gorillas story book for children – Wasabi Productions

By Wasabi Productions

• $2.99
• Category: Books
• Updated: 25 February 2013
• Version: 1.4.1
• Size: 48.0 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Wasabi Productions Pty Ltd
• © 2011 Wasabi Productions

Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later.

DESCRIPTION

Awarded QED seal of approval for Quality, Excellence, Design from the Publishing Innovation Awards & one of five finalists in the kids app category internationally in 2013!

Swinging in the trees and putting on a show for the cheeky chimpanzees – listen to the story to know which gorilla to tickle under the arm (are they wearing a pirate hat? flippers? a bow tie?) and hear them giggle until they lose their grip.

A rollicking rhyme and beautiful illustrations combine with stunning animations on every page to make this a favorite. With a lovely surprise at the end, unexpected animations on every page and cheeky dialogue, this is sure to entertain the whole family.

The Rabbit and The Chocolate Carrot Cake HD

By Guynamo

• $1.99
• Category: Books
• Updated: Jan 14, 2012
• Version: 1.2
• Size: 96.6 MB
• Language: English
• Seller: Guy Dimet
• © Guynamo LTD all rights reserved

Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.2 or later.

DESCRIPTION

A fully animated interactive cartoon, available only on the iPhone platform!

A beautiful tale of a Rabbit and his love for baking chocolate carrot cakes, watch and play to find out what happens when Rabbit finds himself locked out of his house and facing a large alligator. A story for all ages with interactive features immersing you in a way only possible on the iPhone/iPod/iPad platform.

Young children will be delighted with this unique and moving tale.

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