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Freight Train

By Christopher Healy, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 2+

Adaptation reflects simplicity of classic preschool book.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Books
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age 2+

Based on 2 parent reviews

Susan G.
Susan G. Adult
January 21, 2017
age 2+

Does not load

I am sorry to report that based on my experience and reviews of other users, this app no longer works. Apparently the Devi have never upgraded it ti interface with newer versions of iOS . Save your money.
Alicebluechgo
Alicebluechgo Adult
August 26, 2014
age 2+

Disappointed that it doesn't work

As a former librarian, I was excited that I could buy this for my granddaughter. I downloaded it, but it doesn.t work. Aargh! I know CommonSenseMedia made me promise not to blame them if it doesn't work, but I'm pretty bummed out. If someone can help me, I,ll order again through CSM. :(
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Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (1 ):

The developers of the FREIGHT TRAIN app were wise not to go overboard with high-tech bells and whistles. The simplicity of the original book -- in both its spare text and clean, uncluttered artwork -- is what made it a classic. Here, kids get neat little extras, like the ability to open the door of the stock car and find cows inside or the chance to release water from the tank car. And they get to see the train zip along in full motion animation at the end. Very nicely done.

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