Posts Tagged ‘storybook’
Eflishki are celebrating Back To School with a Huge iPad storybook sale
Last Updated on Friday, 17 August 2012 12:00 Written by iUseMac Friday, 17 August 2012 12:00
Starting August 17th, for three days, Elfishki are celebrating Back to School season with the Biggest Sale Event Ever. All Elfishki iPad storybooks are now 75% off. Elfishki storybooks are one-of-a-kind interactive iPad applications that will help your elementary school child develop his or her comprehension and reading skills for the Back-to-School season. The storybooks are specifically designed to inspire the love of reading while supporting your kids’ conscious reading skills. Continue reading
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Let your young ones experience stories that help them grow w/ Joy Tales
Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 August 2012 02:30 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 15 August 2012 02:30
Swiss based Desdoo today announced the recent launch of Joy Tales for the iPad. A unique storybook geared to help children develop happily, this app provides young users with twelve diverse stories, with each tale designed to encourage kids’ positivity in their first few years of life. Developed to be as engaging and fun,Joy Tales’ stories entertain children with vibrant professionally drawn illustrations, page-by-page interactive elements, and flexible audio narration options as well. Continue reading
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Newest Elfishki iPad storybook develops kids’ conscious reading skills
Last Updated on Wednesday, 1 August 2012 02:00 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 1 August 2012 02:00
California based Elka Palka Production LLC today introduces Elfishki and The Performance in the Fountain, a fairy tale storybook for iPad. This one-of-a-kind multilingual interactive app will help your elementary school child develop his or her comprehension and reading skills for the Back-to-School season. It is designed to inspire the love of books while developing your kids’ conscious reading skills according to the Common Core State Standards for Elnglish Language Arts. Continue reading
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Kids find the wonder of reading, music, and more on iOS: Broadway Barks
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 July 2012 05:31 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 26 July 2012 05:31
South Korean based CJ Educations today announces the release of Broadway Barks for the iPad. A unique new children’s interactive e-book from Bernadette Peters, this educational yet highly entertaining storybook follows the adventures of a lost puppy named Douglas as he searches for his home and discovers his true talent and love for singing. The app includes colorful original artwork on every page, beautiful music, interactive music creation features, as well as optional audio narration. Continue reading
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Become The Beach Boss in New Game from Chocolapps
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 July 2012 01:50 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 19 July 2012 01:50
French developers known for their collection of children’s educational apps, Chocolapps today introduces The Beach Boss 1.0, their first gaming title for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Designed for a single player, users assume the role of a local vendor who must make his way through a crowded beach of tourists selling food, trinkets and other merchandise. Collect coins for each successful transaction, but watch out for pets and police as they try to capture and kick you off the beach. Continue reading
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The Adventures of Slibby the Snail: The stolen food 1.0 for iOS
Last Updated on Thursday, 12 July 2012 12:00 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 12 July 2012 12:00
CoolAsh Studio and Stojakovic.net announce the worldwide App Store release of The Adventures of Slibby the Snail: The stolen food 1.0, a new interactive kids storybook for iOS platforms. The story is about a funny snail, named Slibby who lives in Porchlandia. He helps his friends, the Ants, find some stolen food. Along the way, Slibby needs to solve quests to find the food. For example, he needs to solve a puzzle, connect the dots to find a leaf, find differences between two images, and more. Continue reading
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Jumble Bugs Book One: Bloomie and the Birthday Blunder for iPad
Last Updated on Monday, 9 July 2012 12:30 Written by iUseMac Monday, 9 July 2012 12:30
California based Jumble Bugs Inc. today introduces Jumble Bugs Book One: Bloomie and the Birthday Blunder 1.0, their first animated childrens book app for Apple iPad devices. The Jumble Bugs are ladybugs “jumbled up” with all sorts of adorable things. Designed specifically for kids age 4 and up, this highly interactive and engaging storybook app tells the story of Bloomie the Flower Bug and her trip to Jumble Beach to give her friend Leilani the Hula Bug a special birthday surprise. Continue reading
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When You Give A Liberal A Latte App for iPad and iPhone Released
Last Updated on Friday, 15 June 2012 01:00 Written by iUseMac Friday, 15 June 2012 01:00
Software publisher Trajan Books released “If You Give A Liberal A Latte”, its second iPad/iPhone app. The app is pure political satire done as a parody of Laura Numeroff’s childhood classic, “If You Give A Moose A Muffin.” In this sequel to the earlier “If You Give A Conservative A Cookie”, the young heroine who dealt with a pushy conservative elephant now finds an over-wrought liberal donkey has invaded her small coffee shop and won’t leave. Continue reading
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Best Apps For Kids Announces An Innovative Educational Book App
Last Updated on Thursday, 7 June 2012 01:00 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 7 June 2012 01:00
The review of a new educational book app that clearly demonstrates global value in life skills with a format that also works well with special education needs has just been released. The Tree I See is an interactive tale of a young boy who is enchanted as he watches the impact of a lone tree. The tree gives love and assistance unconditionally to birds, squirrels, bees, and all who wander near. The Tree I See uses Ani-motion-animation and constant motion. Continue reading
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Small Planet releases Dragon Brush, an irresistible storybook app
Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 May 2012 05:10 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 23 May 2012 05:10
Innovative app developers Small Planet Digital have partnered with John Solimine and Andy Hullinger to create Dragon Brush, an irresistible, interactive storybook for iPhone and iPad based on a Chinese folktale. With narration by Matt Berninger and music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner – from the acclaimed band, The National – Dragon Brush follows the adventures of Bing-Wen, a young boy who loves to paint. With gorgeous artwork and magical interactions on every page, readers will be inspired. Continue reading
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Curriculum Linked with Apps a Winner in the Classroom
Last Updated on Friday, 18 May 2012 11:35 Written by iUseMac Friday, 18 May 2012 11:35
Students at Jessieville Elementary School in Arkansas recently participated in a pilot program by a National Board Certified Teacher to use apps in the classroom, in alignment with Common Core State Standards and with accompanying custom-designed curriculum. Lessons plans and activities were paired with apps that students used on class iPads. Book app, “Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island,” inspired language arts and science activities that were applauded by teachers and students. Continue reading
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iStoryTime’s Kung Fu Panda 2 App Free for Teacher Appreciation Month
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 03:00 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 16 May 2012 03:00
In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Month, iStoryTime announced that its Kung Fu Panda 2 storybook app is now free to download for a limited time. Available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, the Kung Fu Panda 2 storybook app is free from Wednesday, May 16 through Sunday, April 20, 2012. Featuring a digital sticker book, automatic navigation and narration as well as highlighted text, it is perfect for engaging children’s creativity and encouraging them to read. Continue reading
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Auryn Supports Librarians Without Borders for Children’s Literacy
Last Updated on Monday, 7 May 2012 06:00 Written by iUseMac Monday, 7 May 2012 06:00
Auryn Inc. is teaming up with Librarians Without Borders (LWB) for a second year as the premier sponsor during their service project in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. LWB has been supporting the Asturias Academy school library there since 2009. While LWB is in Quetzaltenango from May 3rd-13th, Auryn will donate money for every app sold, towards LWBs mission, which is to improve access to information resources in developing regions regardless of language, geography, or religion. Continue reading
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Auryn Offers Promos on Apps for Reading is Fun Week
Last Updated on Wednesday, 2 May 2012 12:00 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 2 May 2012 12:00
Auryn, Inc., the most award-winning digital publisher and creator of unprecedented children storybook apps for iPad and tablet devices, today announced they are offering one of their most popular titles, “Van Gogh and the Sunflowers” for a low price for National Sunflower Day which is May 2nd. In addition, Auryn’s entire Auracle line will be available for the same discounted rate during Reading is Fun week, May 13-19. Promoting reading amongst our youth is a positive movement for everyone. Continue reading
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EPIC TALES: Hansel and Gretel, more than just another fairytale App
Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 12:00 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 24 April 2012 12:00
EPIC TALES brings you Hansel and Gretel animated storybook for iPhone and iPad, their unique version of one of the Brothers Grimm’s most celebrated fairytales. Hansel and Gretel is the first in a series of tales as told by Silvertongue, the likeable dwarf and storyteller. Hansel and Gretel EPIC TALES animated storybook offers a world filled with whimsical characters ranging from pesky gnomes to witty dwarfs; from brave children to wicked stepmothers and cunning witches. Continue reading
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