Common Sense Media Review
By Jenny Bristol
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Record your own voice reading this interactive storybook.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 4+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
Thumbelina for the iPhone
Is It Any Good?
THUMBELINA is a cute interactive storybook with adorable graphics and a gentle story. You can record your own voice to read the story to your kids, and they can also interact with each page in a way that's relevant to what is on the page. Each page also has appropriate sound effects. Sometimes the sound effects are loud enough to drown out the reading voice, though, so experiment with how loud you record your voice for best results. It does take time to set up the parent-read story when you start using the app, but it is worth it to have your kids listen to a story read by you, even if you aren't there. Adding your own special voices, flourishes, or intonations can make it more special.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Pricing structure :
- Release date : December 15, 2010
- Genre : Books
- Publisher : Touchoo
- Version : 1.2
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.1 or later
- Last updated : June 19, 2019
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate