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13 results
  • Review
    Mystery Math Town

    Great math practice with fun story, entertaining characters.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Elmo Loves 123s for iPad

    Elmo is at his charming best as he encourages young kids to explore numbers.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Letters with Pooh

    Great tracing practice, OK games in classic story format.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Peekaboo Trick or Treat with Ed Emberley

    Cute app introduces tots to Halloween without scary stuff.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Big Nate: Comix By U!

    Bright, creative app will inspire kids' inner cartoonist.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Superhero Comic Book Maker - by Duck Duck Moose

    Engaging way to make stories with great graphics and audio.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Twisted Lands - Shadow Town Collector's Edition

    Some violence in zombie-themed hidden-object adventure.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Great Cookie Thief - Starring Cookie Monster

    New version of classic book has kids solve the mystery.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Even Monsters Get Sick

    Cute tale kids can relate to, supported by great features.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Tiny Monsters

    Cute breeding sim is playable without in-app buys.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Toca Kitchen Monsters

    Silly spin-off is more fun for Toca veterans than newbies.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Curious George at the Zoo

    Lovable monkey's fans may enjoy, but activities need work.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Sushi Monster

    Clever and challenging addition and multiplication practice.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)