January 21st, 2013 | posted by: Lynette

Snowflakes Are Falling

Overview:
Watch the snowflakes swirl and tumble from the sky, build a snowman, and then come in for a warm drink by the fire. Sophie and Sam return to play in the snow in this delightful winter story that is a snow day favorite.

About this App:
PicPocket Books brings quality children’s picture book literature to digital media. Now, children can enjoy their favorites stories on-the-go, even when they do not have a physical book to read.

This interactive CHILDREN’S STORYBOOK app promotes EARLY LEARNING and helps your children develop READING skills by connecting the audio words and sounds with the written word on the page.

PicPocket Books offer a unique and new experience, combining the beauty of quality picture books with audio recordings and interactive visual text. This combination enables independent enjoyment for children regardless of reading level, subtle support for early readers, and nostalgic fun for adults.

Whether standing in a grocery line, taking a car trip, or waiting in a doctor’s office, PicPocket Books provide personal, interactive story experiences. The books can be downloaded with one click or tap, and provide educational and entertainment value to children and adults alike.

Your PicPocket Book is a perfect complement to regular story time with parents or grandparents, and a gentle alternative to flashy, fast-paced digital media time.

Benefits:
-high fidelity, full-color illustrations that stay true to the original print book
-high quality audio recording
-Animated details to support the storyline
-audio surprises for an added dimension of discovery
-turn pages with an easy swipe

Language: English

PicPocket Books is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.

June 22nd, 2012 | posted by: Lynette

A Cool Way to Beat the Summer Heat

I don’t know about your corner of the world, but here in Washington, DC we’re having long, hot days! A visit to your local cool, quiet library is a great way to to beat the summer heat.

That's how big a polar bear's foot is!

One of our PicPocket Books authors, Gina Ricci (author and illustrator of Far to the North and Splish! Splash! Splosh!), recently gave a talk and led kids through some art projects at the Summer Reading Program at the Coastal Library in South Walton Beach, Florida. Polar bears were the stars of the day as the kids donned polar bear masks, drew an arctic mural, listened to the Far to the North iPad storybook app, AND topped it all off with ice cream. Sounds like a fantastic summer day.

 

 

Author/ illustrator Gina Ricci with some of her artwork, and a bunch of polar bear cubs!

Creating.

 

Asking questions. Lots of questions!

 

 

Tell us about your corner of the world.

October 11th, 2011 | posted by: Lynette

Introducing author Gina Ricci and her new picture book – and app – “Boo!”

Click on the image above to go to the YouTube trailer!

Meander Art’s new release – “BOO!” is a Halloween-themed picture book by Gina Ricci featuring Sophie and Sam. It has also just been released as a PicPocket Books app. Get to know the author, Gina, as she describes the inspiration behind her writing and illustration, and especially her newest picture book, Boo!

"Boo!" picture book by Gina Ricci on the iPad

 

About Boo!:

Sophie (the little witch in Boo!) and Sam (her cat) have been in my life for years. In fact, Erin, my daughter, was my inspiration for Sophie.

Sophie and Sam celebrate Halloween!

With her cat Sam, tucked under her arm, Sophie made her debut in “Splish! Splash! Splosh!” the first of many adventures Sophie and Sam take together. Their latest story is “BOO!” – a Halloween night full of black cats, bubbling cauldrons, and a haunted house.

Sophie and Sam in "Splish! Splash! Splosh!"

“BOO!’s” richly detailed illustrations bring to life the magic of Halloween and the playful, rhyming adventure, which young children will love to read.
About Gina:

I was born in England, but have lived in America for the last 30 years. I’ve always loved to draw and paint. One Christmas, my sister Louise was visiting, and we had such a bad snowstorm that we were stuck indoors for a week. We sat at the dining room table and decided to make our own Christmas cards. On the back of them we wrote “from Me and ‘er.” And that’s how Meander Art was born.

 

Each year I designed another card, wrote a poem for the inside, and from those first few cards came my designs and the stories for our children’s books.

At the heart of Meander Art’s books are wonderful childhood memories, splashing in puddles, building sandcastles, trick-or-treating, and more. We want our stories and artwork to make children smile, and for the parents to remember when they were young–those days of endless summers, the first chill of Autumn, memories of building snowmen, and best friends.

Look out for another Sophie and Sam–whimsical tale from Meander Art– coming this winter “Snowflakes are Falling.”

 

October 4th, 2011 | posted by: Lynette

Boo!

 

 

Overview:
 BOO!   Halloween with Sophie and Sam is magical. Come meet the owls, pumpkins and ghosts on Halloween night with a playfully spooky (but not scary) rhyming tale. Get in a Halloween mood, because this night is for me and for you… full of laughter, mischief, and of course… BOO!

About this App:
PicPocket Books brings quality children’s picture book literature to digital media. Now, children can enjoy their favorites stories on-the-go, even when they do not have a physical book to read.

This interactive CHILDREN’S STORYBOOK app promotes EARLY LEARNING and helps your children develop READING skills by connecting the audio words and sounds with the written word on the page.

PicPocket Books offer a unique and new experience, combining the beauty of quality picture books with audio recordings and interactive visual text. This combination enables independent enjoyment for children regardless of reading level, subtle support for early readers, and nostalgic fun for adults.

Whether standing in a grocery line, taking a car trip, or waiting in a doctor’s office, PicPocket Books provide personal, interactive story experiences. The books can be downloaded with one click or tap, and provide educational and entertainment value to children and adults alike.

Your PicPocket Book is a perfect complement to regular story time with parents or grandparents, and a gentle alternative to flashy, fast-paced digital media time.

Benefits:
high fidelity, full-color illustrations that stay true to the original print book
high quality audio recording
Learn-to-read highlighting feature
Animated details emphasize the storyline
iPad version includes discussion questions for kids, parents, and teachers
turn pages with an easy swipe

Language: English

PicPocket Books is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.
Recommended Ages:  3-6, 6-10
Subject: BOOK, READING

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