
The Boynton Collection is a set of four popular book apps, from Loud Crow, Inc., creators of the PopOut series. Each of these four books was orignially published in print as a board book in the 1980's. The digital versions are easier to share, with lots of touchable elements that bounce slightly like a true pop-up book (and come alive with the addition of snorts, quacks and oinks). The books also features delightful narration by Billy J. Kramer, with highlighting word for word (or tap any word to hear it again). The collection includes:
The Going to Bed Book - http://digital-storytime.com/review.php?id=187
Moo, Baa, La La La! - http://digital-storytime.com/review.php?id=285
Blue Hat, Green Hat - http://digital-storytime.com/review.php?id=269
Barnyard Dance! - http://digital-storytime.com/review.php?id=605
While these titles are interactive with subtle 'pop-up' style animations, they are also short enough to make appropriate bedtime stories. The features added are just enough to make the book engaging without overstimulating a child. Loud Crow apps are also extremely well made, with simple settings and easy, swipe-style page turning - an intuitive experience that makes you almost forget you are turning digital rather than real pages. These are great apps for classroom and library storytimes, too. The Boynton Collection is the perfect app for the nursery school set; even adults will have a hard time keeping their hands to themselves!
Highly Recommended!
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Author/Illustrator:
Sandra Boynton
Developer:
Loud Crow Interactive Inc.
Length (time):
20 - 30 Minutes
Based on non-digital book: Yes
Allows Own Narration:
No
Uses Motion: Yes
Age: 2 - 5 +
Languages:
English •
Length (pages):
60 Pages
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The Boynton Collection contains:
- The Going to Bed Book - Written with a mesmerizing rhyme and rhythm, and illustrated by the author with those lively and personable Boynton characters, it's the perfect end-of-the-day book for young children.
- Moo, Baa, La La La! - Written with zesty rhyme and wry humor, and illustrated by the author with those droll Boynton characters, it's the perfect anytime book for young children
- Blue Hat, Green Hat -Three earnest animals and one misguided turkey learn colors and clothes. Though admittedly, the turkey never quite gets the hang of it.
- Barnyard Dance! - Irrepressible farm animals join in a rollicking square dance
[From iTunes]
Orientation: Landscape
Format: Universal
Options:
Read Myself, Read to Me, Links (under parental gate): Web, eMail, Facebook, Twitter
App Release Date:
2013-09-07
Size: 61.66 MB
Version: 1.1
Lite Version Available: No