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App reviews for holidays, space and aliens & wild animals

29 results
  • Review
    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    SkySafari

    Beautiful astronomy resource is rich with information.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Stellarium Mobile Sky Map

    Mobile planetarium brings night sky up close, beautifully.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Mobile Observatory

    Impressive tool for stargazing, learning about astronomy.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Toy Story: Smash It!

    Familiar puzzler has some frustrating control issues.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Alien Buddies

    Prereading games fun for young kids, but not challenging.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Bubble Guppies: Animal School Day

    Sweet friends help preschoolers learn about animals.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    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
    It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

    App version doesn't live up to quality of Halloween classic.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Alien Assignment

    Cute storyline for problem solving; great family fun.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Men in Black 3

    Running agency fun at first, but it's easy to lose interest.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Space

    Sequel introduces new levels that have gravitational pull.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Ellison the Elephant

    Sweet character shows kids that it's great to be unique.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Back in Time

    Gorgeous textbook of 44 major events has universal appeal.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Arthur Christmas: Elf Run Premium

    Simple game, but app is full of ads and purchases.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    KidCalc Kwanzaa Math Fun

    Kwanzaa-inspired images adorn basic math games.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    KidCalc Hanukkah Math Fun

    Math games are OK, but app is light on Hanukkah theme.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    KidCalc Christmas Math Fun

    Kids can practice basic math skills with holiday backdrop.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    There's No Place Like Space!: All About Our Solar System

    Facts and features enhance space discovery, Dr. Seuss style.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    A Charlie Brown Christmas

    Pitch-perfect app tribute to the holiday TV classic.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Sprinkle: Water splashing fire fighting fun!

    Cute water puzzler where you fight fires with physics.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Animal Planet: Trivia Challenge

    Video and puzzle questions make wildlife trivia fun.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    ZOOLA Animals

    Animal photos and sounds are a hoot for little ones.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Christmas Tale

    Short but cute and jolly Santa story with interactive pics.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    PopOut! The Night Before Christmas

    Holiday classic with exciting interactivity.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2010)