The Battle of the Somme, the devastating, five-month offensive of World War 1, is commemorated in an app marking its centennial.
A Sobering Centennial: The Somme Offensive | Touch and Go
By on November 9, 2016
The Battle of the Somme, the devastating, five-month offensive of World War 1, is commemorated in an app marking its centennial.
Robots, Early Learning on the Rise: What’s Trending in Kids’ Books
By on November 7, 2016
While ebooks have stalled, the outlook for the children’s book market looks good. That data and coming trends were unpacked at the Nielsen Children’s Book Summit.
Amazon “Rapids” App Offers Kids Short Stories
By on November 3, 2016
Amazon’s new app for kids ages 7–12 brings them original short stores that unfold in snippets of chat style text on e-readers and cell phones.
To Panama with a Tiger and a Bear | Touch and Go
By on November 3, 2016
Two creatures discover that the land of their dreams is not so far away after all.
Portable and Practical: A Guide for Budding Birders | Touch and Go
By on October 6, 2016
A field guide to birds for the youngest children that’s chock-full of information and activities.
Swift Playgrounds: Not Just Another Coding App |SLJ Review
By on October 4, 2016
Are your students budding coders? Apple has just released a sophisticated app for students serious about programming. Our review of Swift Playgrounds.
From Pop-Up to App, “With a Few Bricks” | Touch and Go
By on September 29, 2016
Pat the Bunny was one of the first interactive books to make the leap to the iPad; others have followed. Here’s one from Vincent Godeau.
Boum! | Touch and Go
By on September 22, 2016
SLJ‘s reviewer describes this app as “…a seamless narrative experience…rich with interpretive possibility.”
Paul Klee, for Kids | Touch and Go
By on September 15, 2016
A beautifully designed app that introduces children to the dreamlike works of the 20th-century master.
