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By Christy Matte
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Unique tale has links to offscreen activities, no narration.
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EPIC Adventures - Kids Stories
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What's It About?
EPIC ADVENTURES - KIDS STORIES weaves a tale about brothers Oscar and Hugo who go through a magic door with their pet potato Mr. Pots. They find themselves inside a hippopotamus on an unusual adventure involving all manner of creatures, friendly and not. The brothers must work their way through, avoiding danger, making new friends, and working together to stay safe. Each chapter has an activity tied to it on the website, such as making vampire slug jelly and making a "Hook-a-butterfly" game. There are two interactive games: One has kids flinging the brothers at vampire slugs and another asks kids to tickle the hippo's nose.
Is It Any Good?
This creative tale will appeal to some kids with a sense of adventure, and an unusual set of characters, but note that there are no reading supports at the time of review. It's always nice to find something that isn't just the same old story, and the corresponding activities look like they'll be fun for kids who have a grown-up with some free time. By conscious development choice, the app lacks interactivity through most of the tale, so kids shouldn't expect lots of content to tap. And when suddenly there are a couple of in-app activities toward the end, they seem out of place. There's no narration, making it less accessible for a range of ages and skills. Though it lacks some features that many parents expect in an ebook, there is a great focus on offscreen adventures and learning, which is appealing in its own right.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about using imagination. Does EPIC Adventures - Kids Stories help you imagine? What would you like to find behind a magic door?
Talk about family. Why is family important? What are some times when your family worked together like the boys in the story?
Talk to your kids about screen use and limits. How can kids enjoy digital media in balance with other activities?
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
- Subjects : Language & Reading : reading
- Skills : Creativity : imagination , making new creations
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Release date : October 4, 2017
- Genre : Books
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Publisher : Through The Door Ltd
- Version : 1.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 8.0 and later
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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