PopOut! The Night Before Christmas

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Holiday classic with exciting interactivity.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that PopOut! The Night Before Christmas is a charming retelling of the classic holiday tale. Younger children can enjoy the interactive version on their own, while those who are learning to read will be able to practice reading with a familiar story. Young readers can tap words on the screen for prompts when they get stuck. The pop-up elements, meanwhile, are seasonal, non-intrusive and numerous -- and fun regardless of your age.

  • Ease of use5
    Page turns require just a swipe of the finger -- and it's easy to follow the text since words are highlighted as they're read.
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Following its charming PopOut! The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Loud Crow Interactive turns its talents on this Christmas standard in terrific fashion. Besides being a good story, POPOUT! THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS is also a good learning tool. And the pop-up elements are wonderful additions to the story, using sound and movement in terrific fashion. Each page has several interactive elements that encourage poking the screen or tilting the iPad. Finding them is half the fun. The narration and music are festively appropriate and calming (which isn't a bad thing at this time of year). This is one of the best holiday apps this season.

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This review was written by Chris Morris

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Category:Books
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Price:$4.99
Publisher:Loud Crow Interactive Inc.
Version:1.0
Release date:December 3, 2010
Minimum software requirements:iOS 3.2 or later
This review was written by Chris Morris

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