Little Things Forever is FREE for limited time, from $2.99. It is a beautifully made ISPY type of game, yet very different.  When you start the game, you see a big picture with bright vibrant color, and as it zooms in, you will see this big picture is made of many small pictures of objects.  You job is to find the objects listed out for you. There are three play modes in this app. One is not timed; You can take… Read more

Van Gogh and the Sunflowers is Free for today only.  It is an iPAD app, usually $3.99 on App store.  It is based on true events happened to Van Gogh. It tells Van Gogh’s story through a boy named Camille.  Camille and his family became friends of a strange visitor to his small town, although other kids and villagers did not like the visitor.  One day Camille brought this man a gift of bright, beautiful sunflowers. The man was the… Read more

Three Disney story apps are on promotion price this weekend, one is FREE.  There are all great apps, if you like them, this is a good time to buy. It is a Small World ($1.99 from $3.99): an interactive sing-along storybook app that shares the beauty and peace between cultures around the world. Featuring the original Sherman Brothers’ song lyrics and Disney amusement park ride of the same name, the app takes kids on a world-class adventure via a hot air balloon… Read more

Da Vinci History is a biography book app for kids.  Regualr price $3.99, it is FREE for limited time. Introduction on App Store: Quelle Histoire Editions and the Réunion des Musées Nationaux (the federating body of France’s national museums) are delighted to present to you the da Vinci application. PRESENTATION Discover the incredible destiny of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most talented artists of the Renaissance. From Verrocchio’s studio in Florence to the court of Francis I, re-live, moment… Read more

Valentine day is a couple weeks away.  What are you going to do with your kids?  Are you going to give them gifts?  I have two books today that are perfect valentine gifts for the kids and great for reading on Valentine’s Day. Cooper’s Big Bear Hug: A sweet young bear wants to find a way to show his mom how much he loves her. He asks for ideas and finally he found the best way …  This is one… Read more

McElligot’s Pool is a new book app from Oceanhouse Media.  It is on promo price $3.99. Note: The promotion price ended, it is $4.99 on App Store. The original print book is one of Dr. Seuss’ earliest work.  It was published in 1947, won 1950 Young Reader’s Choice Award, and was an honor recipient of 1948 Caldecott Medal award. A boy named Marco was fishing in a small pool.  When he was told there were no fish in the pool, his… Read more

Have you read a Paddington Bear book? Now the Paddington Bear is on iPhone and iPAD, and for limited time it is FREE. The first Paddington Bear book was published in 1958.  Since then, over 70 titles were published and the books are translated into 30 languages and are sold millions of copies worldwide.  The app is adapted from the first book, but with R.W.Alley’s illustration. The story started at the Paddington train station.  The Browns found the poor bear who… Read more

I just saw the news release from Oceanhouse Media. They have set the book app The Kissing Hand free to support the families in Newtown, CT. I did not get a chance to download the app yet, but knowing Oceanhouse Media and knowing the print book was a New York Times bestseller, it should be a good one. I want to pass it on to everyone when we all can use some reassurance of love and support! Introduction from the… Read more

Travel time is the perfect opportunity to teach kids geography.  While many families are preparing holiday travel, I found this fun geography app that will add some fun to your trip and make those long wait at the airport or riding in the car a lot easier to manage.  Plus, kids will gain a lot new knowledge about US states.  Let’s turn your travel time into fun learning experience with this cool app State Bingo and Road Trip US. As… Read more

GMAT Prep helps students prepare for the tests in three ways: lessons, study questions, and mimic timed tests. It is a great app to have if you are preparing for the test.  It works on iPhone, iPod, and iPAD.  Originally priced at $7.99, it is FREE for one day only! Introduction on App Store: Although the GMAT is a difficult test, it is a very learnable test. GMAT app presents a thorough analysis of the GMAT and introduces numerous analytic… Read more

Feed Garfield is a cute physics-based game app for kids and adults.  Kids have to find ways to deliver food into the lazy cat’s bowl directly, and collect the 3 lasagna on the way.  Kids learn strategic planning and simple physics while having fun with Garfield and Odie.  There are 45 fun and mind-boggling stages in the app. The app works on iPhone, iPod, and iPAD.  It was $0.99.  It is FREE for limited time. Instroduction on App Store: Feed… Read more

I have been looking for deals on good educational apps today, since it is Cyber Monday.  I am going to share a couple I believe are the best values.  The first to share is Chemist.  It is like a Chemistry Lab on your iPAD.  You can test out your chemistry hypothesis without worrying the potential explosion.  It is a perfect gift for those who are taking chemistry classes.  However, younger kids in elementary school can also explore some elements and experiments on their own. The usual price… Read more

Hickkory Dockory Dock is a beautifully designed app teaching young kids recognize time on a clock. For each number on the clocks, kids get a small treat. It is typically $2.99 on App Store. For limited time, it is FREE. It works on iPhone, iPod, and iPAD. Introduction on the App Store: Help your children learn to read a clock while being entertained by a playful little mouse companion. There are a number of mini games designed to develop specific… Read more

I have been following Melissa Taylor’s ImaginationSoup for a long time.  She has tons of creative ideas for getting kids to read.  Now she condensed all her experience and knowledge on helping kids read into this wonderful book Book Love: Help Your Child Grow from Reluctant to Enthusiastic Reader (Can’t find it? Here is a similar one).  It is a Kindle book, but you don’t need a Kindle device to read Kindle books.  You can read Kindle books on almost… Read more