The Little Engine That Could
By Erin Bell,
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Book adaptation uses voice-overs instead of text.
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THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD isn't a typical digital book adaptation because there's no on-screen text for kids to follow. Instead, they'll listen as voice-overs narrate the story accompanied by animated pictures. The music is a little overbearing, but the voice acting and graphics are great. There are a handful of interactive moments -- like tapping the screen to choose the color of the engine and load the toys onto the train -- but for the most part it's like watching a cartoon.
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- Device: iPad
- Release date: November 29, 2010
- Category: Entertainment
- Publisher: Once Upon an App
- Version: 1.01
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 3.2 or later
- Last updated: August 23, 2016
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