Sago Mini Forest Flyer

Last week, we saw the release of Sago Mini Sound Box, the first app from Sago Sago. If you loved it, I’m pretty sure that you would love their next app even more. It is due for release tomorrow, but I was fortunate enough to have early access to the app which allows me to share my review with you.

Sago Mini Forest Flyer introduces you to Robin the pink bird

Let’s Explore the Forest

Sago Mini Forest Flyer is a fun little app that lets you explore the forest a pink bird called Robin. To start the adventure, you need to wake her up by knocking on her birdhouse door or by pulling the bell that hangs in front of her door. She would then peek through her window curtain and be surprised to see you.

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Monsters, Inc. Storybook Deluxe and Monsters University Storybook Deluxe

Does the name James P. Sullivan and Mike Wazowski ring any bell to you? What about the name "Boo"?

You probably already know what I'm talking about, because the article title reads Monsters, Inc. But, if those names weren't familiar to you, that makes sense because it's been 12 years since the movie was released.

If you need a bit of a reminder, James P. Sullivan also known as Sulley, is the big furry blue monster, whereas Mike is the one-eyed short green monster. Both of them were the scariest team of monsters in Monstropolis. After more than a decade, the team returns in a new movie, Monsters University, set to be released in June 21, 2013. Interestingly, it is actually the prequel to the original Monsters, Inc.

Today, I will share about two Storybook Deluxe apps that tell the stories of both movies. So if you want to, you can get a glimpse of the story in the upcoming Monsters University movie by reading this storybook app.

Monsters, Inc. Storybook Deluxe retells Pixar’s critically-acclaimed tale

Monsters, Inc. Storybook Deluxe

Monsters, Inc. Storybook Deluxe retells the first Monsters, Inc. movie through a set of 35 interactive pages. It is fully narrated, and it even includes short animation clips from the original movie. While the plot is not as extensive, it is quite representative that you wouldn’t miss key turning points in the storyline.

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Magical Music Box

As a child, I was obsessed with music boxes. To me they were curious little things — probably because I couldn’t figure out their inner workings. Today my music boxes are no longer around, but fortunately I found an interesting app that can replace them: Magical Music Box by Kidoteca.

Magical Music Box turns your iPad into a virtual music box

Play a Tune

As suggested by its title, Magical Music Box is a musical app that turns your iPad into a virtual music box. Just like the real instrument, the app has a virtual handle that you can spin by moving your finger in circles on screen. As music plays, the background scene animates beautifully.

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Jörgits & the End of Winter

As parents, it is our jobs to get kids excited to read. But with so many toys (and apps!) to distract them nowadays, such a task can prove to be difficult.

Today I have an app that hopefully will help you engage your little readers: Jörgits & the End of Winter. An original children’s novel by Tank & Bear, it comprises 160 pages interspersed with interactive musical scenes, whimsical diagrams, and animated videos.

Jörgits & the End of Winter is an interactive children’s novel that introduces kids to environmental and social issues.

The End of Winter

The stars of the novel is the Jörgits, a group of furry aliens whose home planet, Jöerg, is growing too cold for them. So they embark on quest to a nearby star which is rapidly heating up — Earth — and set out for the Hawaiian islands. Unfortunately there is a problem on the way, and their ship crash land into a sea just outside of Helsinki in the middle of winter.

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Extraordinary Jenny Jones

A story is always more memorable if it is relatable. When the story highlights one particular aspect in our lives, it has a greater chance of becoming a personal favourite.

Today I will share about a story that I believe many would find relatable. Entitled Extraordinary Jenny Jones, the story takes two forms: a book on the iBookstore and an iPad app on the App Store.

Jenny Jones is an ordinary little girl with an extraordinary ability

Something Extraordinary

The story starts by explaining how ordinary Jenny Jones is. Starting from her given name, her family name, her house, suburb, city, and even her country. Everything seems so ordinary, and Jenny feels like a very ordinary girl — just like millions of others.

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