Princess Arabella Wants to Play

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Spunky princess helps kids bring storybook to life.
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 Princess Arabella Wants to Play is a beautifully illustrated, finely detailed storybook app for kids age 4 to 10 based on the stories by Mylo Freeman. Listen to the narrator tell the story of how the princess came to befriend an elephant; older kids can read a shorter version themselves. Each page has a least one animation or sound kids can tap to uncover. An iPad only version is called Princess Arabella Wants to Play Plus.

  • Ease of use5
    It's easy to tap the story's pictures to discover different animations and sounds. There are a number of spots to swipe or tap to move pages back or forth, and sound or visual indicators appear when it's time to turn the page.
  • Violence0
    Not applicable.
  • Sex0
    Not applicable.
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There's a charming simplicity to Princess Arabella's story that all kids can relate to: She just wants to play. Combine that with colorful illustrations and attention-keeping details, and PRINCESS ARABELLA WANTS TO PLAY is a storybook app winner. Older kids may want more interaction and surprises on each page, but for younger pre-readers and early readers there's just enough here to spark imagination without distracting from the enjoyment of the delightful story.

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This review was written by Dana Villamagna

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This review was written by Dana Villamagna
Category:Books
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Price:$.99
Size:16.70 MB
Publisher:RumdeeDum
Version:1.1
Release date:June 6, 2011
Minimum software requirements:iOS 3.0 or later
This review was written by Dana Villamagna

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