Young children have an opportunity to experiment with colors, textures, and shapes when they produce art in an app inspired by Eric Carle’s iconic picture books.
Los Pollitos | Touch and Go
In conjunction with the publication of Susie Jarmillo’s flap-filled book, Los Pollitos/Little Chickies, Encantos Media Studio has released an app loaded with activities related to the traditional song.
Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” |Touch and Go
Behind Heuristic Media’s stunning app of “The Tempest” is the actor Ian McKellen, who with his business partner Richard Loncraine, has plans to release an app for each of Shakespeare’s 37 plays.
“Moonbeeps” from Moonbot | Touch and Go
Moonbot Studios latest series of apps celebrates old-fashioned play—with a digital twist, of course.
Apps for Nature Lovers | Touch and Go
Viewers will delight in these two immersive, introductory apps from Bright World eBooks offering up-close and panoramic views of watery environments and their denizens.
Small in a Big World | Touch and Go
In an Eric Carle-like world of gentle creatures, a colorful cast of animals help Milli discover what it is that snails do best.
CHOMP On This App | Touch and Go
It’s hard to imagine an app that can rival Chistoph Niemann’s Petting Zooin novelty and engagement. There’s now a contender.
Wordplay on the iPad | Touch and Go
Three apps that offer children opportunities to experiment “with the way letters combine to form words” are reviewed.
Charlie and Lola: Back in Town | Touch and Go
Lauren Child’s beloved characters and her distinctive line-and-collage art illustrations can be found in books— both picture and easy chapter—on television, and now on digital devices.
Charlie and Lola: Back in Town | Touch and Go
Lauren Child’s beloved characters and her distinctive line-and-collage art illustrations can be found in books— both picture and easy chapter—on television, and now on digital devices.