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.

January 19th, 2013 | posted by: Lynette

Creature Comforts

On days like this, I hope you have a cozy place to hang out, and a really good book to read. I’d love to hear what book is your companion on these wintery days and evenings!

 

December 5th, 2011 | posted by: Lynette

Peterkin Meets a Star, by Emilie Boon – a video trailer

…There was once a star that twinkled…and a boy who reached for it. Thus begins a simple but profound story about friendship, holding close, and letting go.

 

 

January 3rd, 2011 | posted by: Lynette

Far To the North

 

 

Overview:
“Far to the North” takes young readers on an enchanting journey to the snowy Arctic. Under the magical, starlit sky of the Far North, polar bears roam. This lyrical picture book offers a glimpse of a young polar bear as he learns to swim, fish, and play in his wintry home.

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 CHILDREN’S STORYBOOK app promotes EARLY LEARNING and helps your children develop READING skills by connecting the spoken audio words and sounds with the written word on the page. PicPocket Books’ Learn-to-Read highlighting feature is an additional READING aid.

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
highlighted text corresponds with audio – each word highlights as it is read to help new readers understand the connection between words and sounds – excellent for beginning readers or curious pre-readers.
animated features
turn pages with an easy swipe
stories downloadable directly to your device, anytime, anywhere, on-the-go.

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: 1-3, 3-6
Subject: BOOKS, READING