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14 results
  • Review
    Sketchbook Pro

    Impressive creation tool for teens serious about art.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Brushes 3

    Painting app offers lots of options for creative expression.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Read To Kids

    Audiobook recorder is easy and organized but static.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    PIXEL'D

    Animate like a pro, but young kids will need adult guidance.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Minnie Bow Maker

    Girl-centric app will please dress-up fans but is limited.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Brave: Storybook Deluxe

    Visually beautiful retelling of movie, with fun extras.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    LEGO Super Hero Movie Maker

    Good tool for making stop-motion movies; LEGOs not required.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    it's a small world

    Sweet, engaging sing-along app captures spirit of park ride.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Art Set

    Deluxe creative tool will wow artists young and old.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Brain Bran

    Tricky and sometimes violent riddles best for tweens and up.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    My PlayHome

    Great for open-ended play, flexible family structures.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    123D Sculpt

    Push, pull, and paint iPad clay to make fantastical images.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    HowStuffWorks for iPad

    Popular, trusted resource covers mature topics responsibly.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bord

    Nearly flawless chalkboard app with some clever surprises.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)