Picture eBooks

These are some of my favourite eBooks.  If you like a particular book, be sure to check out others by the same publishers.

Just Grandma and Me by Mercer Mayer – Publisher:  Oceanhouse Media, Price $1.99  Universal App.

Beautiful interactive picture book that tells the story of Little Critter’s day at the beach with his Grandmother. Suitable for early childhood.

Also available for Android via the Amazon Store

The Wrong Book by Nick Bland – Publisher:  Wheelbarrow, Price:  $4.99 Universal App 

Great Australian picture book narrated by Frank Woodley.  Very entertaining and suitable for early childhood.

Also available for Android (Link from the Wheelbarrow Website)

Going to Bed by Sandra Boynton – Publisher:  Loud Crow Interactive, Price $4.49, Universal

Sweet interactive book where children can help the animals through their bed time routines.  Interactive text and some interactive animations. Suitable for early childhood.

Also Available for Android from the Amazon Store.

Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton – Publisher:  Loud Crow Interactive, Price $4.49, Universal

Interactive Picture books where children can make the animals perform the movements of the Barnyard Dance. Lovely original music. Suitable for early childhood.

Also available for Android from the Amazon Store.

Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton – Publisher:  Loud Crow Interactive, Price $4.49, Universal

Help the animals put on their clothes and watch for the confused Turkey’s antics.  Lots of fun for littlies. Suitable for early childhood.

Also available for Android from the Amazon Store.

Moo Baa La La La by Sandra Boynton – Publisher:  Loud Crow Interactive, Price $4.49, Universal

Lots of fun with animal noises in this entertaining interactive book. Suitable for early childhood, but not water on the adults either!

Also available for Android from the Amazon Store.

PopOut! The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter – Publisher:  Loud Crow Interactive, Price $4.49, Universal

Original story and illustrations are brought to life in some surprising ways in this interactive book.  Suitable for early childhood and anyone who is a fan of these classic stories.

Also available for Android from the Amazon Store.

PopOut! The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter – Publisher:  Loud Crow Interactive, Price $4.49, Universal

Enjoy this classic tale of how a cheeky Squirrel had his comeuppance and learned to behave.  Suitable for the young and the young at heart.

Also available for Android from the Amazon Store.

PopOut! The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter – Publisher:  Loud Crow Interactive, Price $4.49, Universal

Enjoy this sequel to The Tale of Peter Rabbit where we meet his cousin, Benjamin.

Also available for Android from the Amazon Store.

Mr Wolf and the Ginger Cupcakes – Publisher:  Blue Quoll, Price $1.99, Universal

We are all familiar with the “Little Red Riding Hood” story.  The twist in this version  involves Bingo, an entomologist, and a game of chess.  The story is multilingual and can be read or listened to in English, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, French and Spanish Download the Lite version to preview the App before you buy.  Suitable for young children and anyone who appreciates a great story with beautiful illustrations. Australian authors and illustrators.

Puss in Boots – The Great Adventure – Publisher:  Blue Quoll, Price $1.99, Universal

In this modern version of a classic tale, Puss is helping a budding musician, and a great twist comes about because of a surprise relationship between Puss and the Ogre.  The story is multilingual and can be read or listened to in English, Italian, French, Spanish and German.   Suitable for young children and anyone who appreciates a great story with beautiful illustrations. Australian authors and illustrators.

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