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82 results
  • Review
    Madcoaster

    Arcade game is fast-paced fun with tangible goals.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Sims FreePlay

    Freemium sim both enjoyable and playable without spending.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Word Ball - A Fun Word Game and App

    Engaging, somewhat frantic game with some spelling practice.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Peek-a-Zoo by Duck Duck Moose

    This wonderful app educates kids in an uncommon way, focusing on social and emotional cues.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Another Monster at the End of This Book...Starring Grover & Elmo!

    Great sequel keeps the spirit of the original book and app.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    SUPER WHY Alpha Boost!

    Party-themed word app too simple and too fast to be fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Feel Electric!

    This creative free app based on TV show helps kids expand vocabulary relating to feelings.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    BeSeen

    Simulated social network teaches savvy online sharing.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    iLuv Drawing Animals - Learn to draw 40 animals

    Step-by-step instructions great for guiding young artists.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Memory Train

    Fast app aimed at young kids, but older ones will enjoy too.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Freefall Spelling

    Simple, fun choice for practicing basic world building.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Machinarium

    Challenging robot adventure surprises with touching story.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    the Town Musicians of Bremen - Interactive eBook & Story Creator

    Interactive pages, puzzles allow almost endless exploration.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Wonderful Days - Diary with Style

    Easier to use, more fun than similar apps, but not as fancy.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kids and Home

    Kids see, learn about the world by visiting others' homes.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    It's Not What You've Got! - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

    Planting first seeds for kids about using money wisely.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    iDiary for Kids

    Excellent journal-writing tool for creative kids.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    iStunt 2 - Snowboard

    Impossible stunts, some gore in app port of Miniclip game.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Line Surfer

    Stick-figure action game that's a fun and easy time-killer.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Middle School Confidential 1: Be Confident in Who You Are

    Graphic novel teaches kids to feel good about themselves.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Finding Nemo: My Puzzle Book

    Engaging book/game combo for young Nemo fans.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    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
    Solitaire Chess by ThinkFun

    Logic puzzler great for a wide range of ages, skill levels.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Where's Waldo? HD - in Hollywood

    Seek-and-find adventure with a tad of movie-set violence.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bear Grylls - Bear Essentials

    Wilderness handbook turns iPhone into a survival tool.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)