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It used to be easy to pick out appropriate iPad fare for my son and I to enjoy together. What amuses a toddler or young child, however, doesn’t necessarily engage a tween. I’m finding that the apps he wants to play today are dramatically different than those he tapped into as a little boy. Furt ... Full Article »
Children’s books continue to find a more accepting home on the iPad. Despite some initial concerns about the medium, it’s clear that more and more parents these days are finding that Apple’s tablet is an ideal way to relate stories, providing an interactive and colorful environment that help k ... Full Article »
This game is clearly an homage to PS3 classic, Little Big Planet. Similar arts and crafts aesthetics, same end of level platforms, unlockable costumes for your little avatar dude, and even a similar introduction with a Stephen Fry sound-alike. The multi-layered levels and complex next generation mec ... Full Article »
There is no prototypical background for app developers. The beauty of working in the app world is that it is so new, you find individuals from all walks of life creating applications we could not have fathomed just four short years ago. After spending more than 25 years helping to develop young min ... Full Article »
The classic Dr. Seuss story, The Lorax, is being released by NBC Universal as a major motion picture today, taking aim at the young March break crowd. And, where there is a major kid flick, there’s usually an iOS companion app. The Official Lorax App is out and completely free, but unless you have ... Full Article »
Using the iPad to keep your little ones entertained is probably nothing new for you, but what is new is the probably giggle-inducing app Butt Art — Kids Learn to Draw Zoo Animals. Based on the popular step-by-step book series, Butt Art helps your kids learn how to draw by “building creativity f ... Full Article »
The classic PBS show Reading Rainbow saw its last season in 2009, but the show isn’t gone forever – it may be back in several forms, with one being an app designed to bring books to children. Championing the continued survival of Reading Rainbow is the show’s former host and executive produce ... Full Article »
I’m loath to admit it, but Pet Town has sucked me in to its animal-filled world. This isn’t the first Booyah-developed game I’ve played, but it’s definitely my favorite of the lot thus far. In the universal app for iDevices, players control the menagerie of critters that inhabit Pet Town. E ... Full Article »
For crying out loud, apps for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices are not all about games and social networking tools. Some of the most entertaining and innovative applications are designed for children. There are hundreds of compelling titles, in fact, that you can download and run with your baby ... Full Article »
All of these best iPad books for kids use digitization to enhance the reading experience, not divert attention from it. Where there are frills, I prefer to see them focus on education instead of playtime. There are great books for pre-schoolers but also for older kids, a somewhat under-served sector ... Full Article »
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