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A Little Book About Feelings

Posted in Featured, Stories on February 13, 2012 by Emma Apple

The latest book from PicPocket books is ‘A little book about feelings’ by The Mother Company and was released on Valentines Day 2012. The story comes from the award winning show ‘Ruby’s Studio: The feelings show’ (which I haven’t seen but would love to after reading this story!) and introduces the concept of feelings in a very, very sweet way. The story has some sweet background music that doesn’t interfere with the (also very sweet) narration or overpower... Keep Reading »

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Choco Gets a Check-Up

Posted in Education, Featured, Stories on February 2, 2012 by Emma Apple

The newest app from PicPocket books, ‘Choco Gets a Check-Up’ is simply adorable! Author Mary Faulhaber uses several layers of cute and comfortable to introduce an often scary and uncomfortable topic to kids – seeing the Dr! Choco is an adorable, fluffy, sweet Bunny, his school says he needs a check-up so he asks a few friends what that means. He ends up going to see ‘Poppi’ and ‘Nana’ (Grandfather and Grandmother, who are humans), Poppi is a Dr and he gives... Keep Reading »

Tags: Gold Apple, iPad, New Release, No Holidays, No Music, No Pigs, No Religion, No Romance, No Violence

Chrissie’s Shell

Posted in Stories on December 14, 2011 by Emma Apple

Chrissie is a little unhappy Turtle who wishes she was a someone. She watches the other animals who are fast and agile and wishes she were one of them, feeling that she is but a slow turtle with an empty shell. A lot of children have low self esteem and can relate to Chrissie feeling inferior, not good enough, less than what we all know she is. Throughout the story we see her help other animals in her own unique way – in ways only a turtle can. Once we’ve become familiar with Chrissie’s... Keep Reading »

Tags: iPad, iPod/iPhone, No Holidays, No Music, No Pigs, No Romance, No Violence, Whole Apple

Skid and the Too Tiny Tunnel

Posted in Stories on November 27, 2011 by Emma Apple

Our son has always LOVED vehicles, especially construction vehicles, but he has never been much of a storybook fan. So we are always excited to find a nice story that includes big machines for him to sit and listen to. Skid and the Too Tiny Tunnel by Jeffery Stoddard is perfect for the vehicle lovers library. When we first meet Skid the big trucks and bulldozers are telling him to stay out of the way, that he’s too small and the work yard is no place for him. Skid feels sad and wishes he... Keep Reading »

Tags: iPad, iPod/iPhone, No Holidays, No Music, No Pigs, No Religion, No Romance, No Violence, Whole Apple

Tractor Mac

Posted in Featured, Stories on November 24, 2011 by Emma Apple

There are 3 digital stories in the PicPocket books ‘Tractor Mac’ series (so far), Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm, Tractor Mac Builds a Barn and Tractor Mac You’re a Winner. They are stunningly illustrated and beautifully written tales by Billy Steers about a personified tractor and his life and friends on Farmer Bills farm. These stories are charming and beautifully narrated, they make wonderful bedtime stories. The author makes great use of onomatopoeia which is always fun, the... Keep Reading »

Tags: Gold Apple, iPad, iPod/iPhone, No Holidays, No Music, No Religion, No Romance, No Violence