Great Books of the Month, May 2011

Posted May 7, 2011 in 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, iPad, iPhone, Stories | 1 comment

I don’t know about you, but the books on my iPad were made out of paper, the device would weight a ton. Weather they are books for me or my son’s library, we just love them all. When it comes to read at bed time, book apps for kids are a special category. They can be interactive, fun, or real calm and put-to-sleep, but always a great adventure, so importante we have made a special category here on the site, dedicated exclusively to them.

From time to time we publish here at Apps4Kids a post with a bundle of books together. Not because they don’t need individual attention, but because you can never have enough books on your device and you should go ahead and just get a handful of them.

So here is our this month’s list of great book apps made for kids that we think you should have on your iPad or iPhone.

Bad Wolf by Label 1. $9.99 for the iPad

“Label1, the pioneer digital publishing company in Brazil, begins 2011 bringing as a luggage for iPad and Iphone, the new story of The Little Red Riding Hood and Bad Wolf. With sneakers and her inseparable red hood, the girl from the big city has as mission to visit her sick grandma in the country, but everything changes when a misterious wolf finds her on the middle of the way. If you think that you have already known this story, come abbord in this eBook and for each line and interactivity, travel with Little Red Hood in her adventure that is not only an eBook, but looks like a movie.”

 

Being Benny by Purple Sneakers Studio. $0.99 for the iPhone and iPad.

“Benny escapes the doldrums of a rainy day by imagining himself as a variety of different things: From rocket ships to dinosaurs, nothing is off-limits! Brightly colored, playful illustrations guide you through Benny’s adventure. A fresh, original story with humor, depth and a fabulous new cartoon character with heart. An excellent choice for the reluctant reader.”

 

Cinderella – A Princess Story, by One Hundred Robots. $1.99 for the iPad

“WITH THE SWIPE OF YOUR FINGER — turn a pumpkin into a magical coach, change 3 mice into elegant horses, transform a ragged dress into a magnificent gown, and help an old pair of shoes become glass slippers! Touch objects on each page to discover hidden sounds. You will feel like Cinderella — being graced by a fairy godmother, transforming into the radiant beauty of the ball, and becoming a princess! This interactive book includes 40 brand new storybook scenes, by award winning illustrator Gerald Guerlais.”

 

I have to go!! by Tizio BV. $1.99 for the iPhone and iPad.

“Going on the potty… It’s not always easy! Especially when you really need to go and you cannot find it. But when you do, everyone is happy! Excellent for ages: 2 to 5 years old.”

 

Bean Bag Kids, “Little Red Riding Hood”. $3.99 for the iPad

“The first of many 3D interactive fables, performed by the Bean Bag Kids®.
Pea, Pinto, Cocoa, Jack and Vanilla have made a show for you and your kids. Interact with them as they perform their play. By tapping each character you’ll help them act even better! Enjoy all 10 beautiful scenes of this classic bed time story, told in an absolutely new way, that will amaze babies, toddlers, kids and parents.”

 

Papa’s Boy by Tapisodes Ltd. $2.99 for the iPad and iPhone.

“An exciting new story about the power of following your dreams, the Papa’s Boy App features quirky animation and charming illustrations from father and son team Jukka and Leevi Lemmetty. In the centre of a quiet toy store sits an old grand piano, and in the leg of this piano lives a little mouse family. Tiny, a little boy mouse, dreams of being a dancer, but his disappointed dad thinks he should be a boxer. One day when Papa Mouse leaves their home for work, a huge fat Cat pounces on him. In the face of this terrible danger, will boxing fists or the power of the pirouette be more effective?”

 

The Penelope Rose HD by Mobad Games. $6.99 for the iPad.

“The premiere Peek ‘n Play book from Mobad Games is a stunning 3D experience that will encourage reading and entertain your child with animations and interactivity on every exquisitely crafted page. The Penelope Rose is a magical fairytale of how roses were saved and fairies became the artists of the winged world. Enter a dazzling 3D world that can be experienced without the need for special glasses.”

 

The Ugly Duckling – Kidztory animated storybook. $0.99 for the iPhone and iPad.

“We’ve hatched up another way to encourage young children to read at an early age – “The Ugly Duckling”, now beautifully retold for your iPhone or iPad. See your child’s imagination take flight on encountering Hans Christian Anderson’s beautiful story for the first time. The tenth tale in the Kidztory collection, this animated interactive children’s storybook to your collection includes Read to Me or Read by Myself options. Explore the pages and discover plenty of sounds and animations.”

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