prMac serves to enhance the visibility of press releases in the Mac world, offering Mac-centric news media distribution services as well as top-notch RSS feeds. © 2012 prMac http://prmac.com/ en-us http://prmac.com/release-id-43241.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43241.htm Sat, 26 May 2012 05:30:00 CST Internet Design Zone today introduces Short Stories For Kids 1.0, its second interactive audio storybook app for iOS devices. Perfect for children between 2-6 years, Short Stories For Kids features five popular stories for kids. This fun storybook app has interactive animations, cute characters, sounds to make the stories interesting and keep children happy and busy. The storybook uses simple words and is easy to read and understand for kids. http://prmac.com/release-id-43196.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43196.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 CST Noted bloggers Erica Sadun and Steven Sande have been hard at work writing about the successful pitch. Their new title called Pitch Perfect teaches readers how to effectively position and sell their product's story. They show indie devs how to tighten up their communication skills. It is the ideal book for anyone trying to make a living on App Store, create a Kickstarter project, or build and sell accessories. Pitch Perfect teaches the skills to craft a product pitch that works. http://prmac.com/release-id-43127.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43127.htm Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 CST Are you ready for the Mountain Lion upgrade? Steve Sande and Erica Sadun created a guide for everyone who wants to get their Mac into shape before Mountain Lion hits this Summer. Sande and Sadun lay out key strategies for deciding whether to upgrade or not, checking your Mac for readiness, and considering how your applications will be affected. Learn how to clean up and optimize your system, prepare backups, and strategize about the upgrade so your Mac is clean and primed for the new OS. http://prmac.com/release-id-43076.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43076.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 07:35:00 CST Sunshine Musicals is proud to announce their new one of a kind Storybook App Musical based on the Fairytale "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen. The Snow Queen Children's Interactive Storybook Adventure features 5 original songs with sing along text, beautiful illustrations, fun interactive characters, highlighted read along text and more. The Snow Queen musical is designed by musicians and teachers to foster a love of music, fairytales, art and magic in every child. http://prmac.com/release-id-43065.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43065.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 05:30:00 CST ditter.projektagentur GmbH today introduces The Photo Cookbook - Cocktails 1.0, the latest in the best-selling photo cookbook series for iOS. Becoming an expert mixologist has never been easier than with The Photo Cookbook - Cocktails. Make classic vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, champagne, and non-alcoholic drinks with this innovative and inspiring app. Step-by-step instructions with a beautiful full-color image for each step, taking all of the guesswork out of the process. http://prmac.com/release-id-42855.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42855.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 06:30:00 CST eTRIBE today introduces It's Me! Peter Pan 1.0, its new interactive children's eBook for iPad. Bringing a classic tale to life for a new generation, It's Me! Peter Pan creates a fully interactive experience for children while breathing life into the well-known and well-loved characters of Peter, Wendy, Tink, John, Michael, and the nefarious Captain Hook. Puzzles inspired by the beautifully designed story book backdrops and an in-app painting and coloring feature keep little hands busy. http://prmac.com/release-id-42705.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42705.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 CST Brandissimo! today introduces Luna Kettlebottom and the Magic Cauldron Society: Vlad and the Beanstalk for iPad. A free eBook for kids 4-8, its a modern retelling of the classic Jack and the Beanstalk fairytale. CEO David Snyder, a former head of creative content at Disney TV Intl, brings an obsession for quality to every aspect of the app: graphics, animation, voiceovers, music, sound effects, and interactivity. The app is filled with jokes, puns, humorous alliteration and interactivity. http://prmac.com/release-id-42456.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42456.htm Wed, 09 May 2012 03:30:00 CST Not A Basement Studio today announces Manga Rock 2 for iOS, a step up in every possible way compared to its predecessor. Just like reading a real manga book, Manga Rock 2 is designed to deliver the most authentic manga reading experience with a collection of 10,000+ titles from MangaReader, MangaFox and MangaEden. Manga can be found easily with filters by Source, Category, Status, Alphabetical, or Popularity. Manga Rock 2 offers the best way to read manga for free. http://prmac.com/release-id-42235.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42235.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 CST iMagine machine today announces The Rooster Who Lost His Voice 1.3 for iOS, its new Book App, one year in the making. In this enchanted and heart warming story, Rooster invites every child to join him in his quest to find another animal to take his place after he loses his voice. The child has countless opportunities to explore and help Rooster find a solution. The Rooster Who Lost His Voice features original, carefully thought-out drawings on canvas created especially for this story. http://prmac.com/release-id-42197.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42197.htm Thu, 03 May 2012 04:40:00 CST Cognitive Bits Software today announces Self Help Classics 5.0, an important update to their best-selling personal improvement app for the iPhone and iPad devices. A one-of-the-kind ebook app, Self Help Classics is a collection of the finest classic masterpieces in the field of personal improvement, self help, business advice, inspiration and motivation. Version 5.0 not only adds 15 new classics to the library, but also brings a full redesign and major implementation of the ebook software. http://prmac.com/release-id-42092.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42092.htm Tue, 01 May 2012 06:30:00 CST Innovative iOS content creators Moving Tales' release three new Ebooks through Apple's iBookstore, "The Classic World Tales Trilogy", "The Unwanted Guest" and "This Too Shall Pass". A collection based on Moving Tales' three animated storytelling apps, "The Classic World Tales Trilogy" Ebook is packed with digital innovations including reformatted wide screen images, user enabled Read Aloud functionality with high-lighted text, auto page turning, built-in dictionary, and user enabled soundtrack. http://prmac.com/release-id-41938.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41938.htm Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:00:00 CST TaleSpring announced today that 33 interactive iPad/iPhone ebooks for kids are now on sale. For some books, this represents an 80% savings. TaleSpring is a self-publishing service for animated, interactive ebook apps for the iPad and iPhone. All books published and distributed through TaleSpring are from independent authors. Some are experienced authors who now have book app versions of their printed books, while others are aspiring first-time authors. http://prmac.com/release-id-41839.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41839.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:30:00 CST Put Chinese culture and language at your child's fingertips with "Bella's Chinese New Year," an eBook app for iPhone and iPad released on April 23 in the Apple App Store. Adapted from the much-loved hardcover version released in May 2011, "Bella's Chinese New Year" is a joyful story about a five-year-old American girl named Bella, who lives in Singapore, and is celebrating the New Year at her school. With her infectious smile and zest for life, Bella connects with the culture around her. http://prmac.com/release-id-41731.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41731.htm Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 CST Noble Beast, LLC has launched a Kickstarter project to create a transmedia interactive storytelling experience featuring an adaptation of a Sherlock Holmes story set in a steampunk universe. The ebook Steampunk Holmes: Legacy of the Nautilus by P.C. Martin is now available at Smashwords.com and this funding will be used to create the web app, print and iPad app versions of the story. New innovations in digital publishing will allow readers to engage with the story on a level previously unseen. http://prmac.com/release-id-41654.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41654.htm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:00:00 CST eLit Book Awards Announced Leonardo's Secret is Winner of the Best Children's eBook with its Golden Seal Award. Leonardo's Secret: Clean Up Your Act! is a comic misadventure book series which explains how Leonardo da Vinci, as a kid, stood out from the rest; a 16th century mind, able to solve 20th century problems and beyond. 2011 eLit Book Awards are an industry-wide, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the electronic publishing industry. http://prmac.com/release-id-41504.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41504.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:00:00 CST Parents and Children Can Now "Piratize" Themselves and Win "Pirate of the Year" - iStoryTime today released The Pirates! Band of Misfits storybook app. Available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, The Pirates! Band of Misfits movie storybook app licensed to zuuka by Sony Pictures Consumer Products is perfect for young readers. The 3-D animated family comedy from Sony Pictures Animation and Aardman will be released in theaters on April 27, 2012. http://prmac.com/release-id-41322.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41322.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:30:00 CST JH Digital Solutions today are celebrating the number #1 book position in Finland, for Goldilocks and Three Bears Storybook HD 1.0, its second book series optimized for iOS and other tablets. Goldilocks and Three Bears is told in 15 fun-filled, interactive pages that can be read in a choice of two modes, including 'Read to Me' and 'Read it Myself'. It features beautiful hand-drawn illustrations with interactivity on every page. The ebook also provides a memory game. http://prmac.com/release-id-41269.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41269.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:30:00 CST Slavamax b.v.b.a. has announced Little Red-Cap, an enhanced edition of a read aloud book for iOS. Little Red-Cap is a beautiful classical interactive version of "Little Red-Riding-Hood" with a Happy Ending. This e-book can be read aloud with words highlighted along with pleasant atmosphere of background music. Children can read along with professional narration and pleasant background music. Words highlight to follow the story with Interactivity on every page and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-41067.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41067.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:00:00 CST Swipea has released The Dream 1.8, its 1st kids app in the World Explorer series for iOS devices. Designed by parents with children in mind, The Dream lets children discover the Arabic world through a story on perseverance, educational mini-games and fun facts. The Dream tells the tale of Ahmad, a poor and honest good-hearted, hardworking man from Baghdad who journeys far away from home and family in order to seek his fortune due to a dream he had. http://prmac.com/release-id-40551.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-40551.htm Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:55:00 CST JH Digital Solutions today announces Goldilocks and Three Bears Storybook HD 1.0, its second book series optimized for iPhone, iPad and other tablets. Goldilocks & Three Bears is told in 15 fun-filled, interactive pages that can be read in a choice of two modes, including 'Read to Me' and 'Read it Myself'. Goldilocks and Three Bears Storybook HD features beautiful hand-drawn illustrations with interactivity on every page. The ebook also provides a memory game. http://prmac.com/release-id-40540.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-40540.htm Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 CST Auryn, Inc. today celebrates beloved story book author, Hans Christian Andersens birthday, with free downloads of the award-winning The Little Mermaid childrens story ebook iPad app. This ebook is a winner of a Kirkus Review Star and a 2011 Parents Choice Award. Key features of the innovative ebook app include subtle ripples that will make children feel like theyre reading the story underwater, and interactive creatures and plant life that seamlessly guide readers from one page to the next. http://prmac.com/release-id-40498.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-40498.htm Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:15:00 CST Diehard Studio Entertainment introduces the release of Tell Tale Heart HD 1.0, the interactive iPad adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic story. The Tell-Tale Heart contains creepy mixed-media painting, interactive elements, bone-chilling sound effects and a spellbinding 1930's-style radio drama performance that is sure to haunt your dreams. Illustrated by Mutant League television series art director Dwayne Ferguson and performed by Hunter Wolf and veteran television actress Janet Hubert. http://prmac.com/release-id-40283.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-40283.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:30:00 CST Innovative iOS content creators Moving Tales' have released free learning resources based on their bestselling 'Pedlar Lady of Gushing Cross' tale. Moving Tales have implemented a "Sharing" section in their recent web site relaunch, whereby text, images and an innovative lesson plan based on 'Pedlar Lady' are released under Creative Commons License. This CC license agreement allows users to legally download, copy, manipulate and 'share-alike' the material without fear of copyright infringement. http://prmac.com/release-id-40221.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-40221.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:00:00 CST Swiss-based JustKidsApps announces Motlies Easter Island Adventure 1.0, a cute and colorful Motlies' story. Join the boy Albert and the hedgehog Herold on their journey to the Easter Island, where they meet Raul the rabbit. Is he the Easter Bunny? With a 28 pages story and an Extras section with little games, a quiz and information about the differences between hares and rabbits, this app will keep children busy while waiting for the Easter Bunny. http://prmac.com/release-id-40044.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-40044.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:00:00 CST California based Elka Palka Production, LLC today introduces Elfishki and The Unwelcome Guest 1.0, its brand new interactive fairy tale series for the iPad. This digital storybook offers a new type of teaching aid that is beautiful as classical cartoons, as engaging as beloved fairy tales, as fun as videogames, and as useful as a textbook. Elfishki and The Unwelcome Guest features stunning interactive illustrations, original music, and professional voiceovers in both English and Russian. http://prmac.com/release-id-39578.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-39578.htm Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:30:00 CST Morotobi's Adventure launched its fantasy adventure for children. Morotobi's Adventure pairs its vibrant color scheme and whimsical illustrations with quality animation and an engaging story. he story is a traditional tale of a mischievous child whose curiosity lures him into a startling situation, and the app's clever interface makes its operation as appropriate for children as its narrative. Morotobi's Adventure is free to download, and available for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. http://prmac.com/release-id-39559.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-39559.htm Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:30:00 CST Light Sleepers studio announces the launch of their new catalog website, including introductions to their latest, highly praised, animated storybook releases, "Koto Go Silence" and "Ann Can't sleep". Light Sleepers Studios is an imaginative new mobile application developer with a focus on original animated e-books. With vividly colorful computer generated animation and automatic narration options in hand, these children's e-books engage young users with a simple-to-follow story. http://prmac.com/release-id-39278.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-39278.htm Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:00:00 CST Digital Heaven today announced the release of an updated Final Cut Pro X Unleashed Bundle featuring a must-have eBook and DH_LightRays, an exclusive new FCPX transition effect. 'Final Cut Pro X Unleashed' by Edgar Rothermich is a special edition PDF eBook with the addition of over 30 pages on the recent 10.0.3 update including a new chapter on multicam. DH_LightRays adds a dynamic transition effect to Final Cut Pro X offering three selectable color modes and customisable positioning. http://prmac.com/release-id-38744.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38744.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:00 CST TinRobot Studio announces Morotobi's Adventure, their newest heartwarming storybook sensation for iOS devices. The sweet and silly app tells the engaging tale of a small boy who gets more than he bargained for when he goes looking for adventure. Perfect for both grown-ups and children alike, everything that makes storybooks magical is packaged with inspired animation and touchscreen interactivity, using technology to bring readers closer than ever to the action. http://prmac.com/release-id-38638.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38638.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 CST Words of Mercy today announces In My Own World for iOS, their award-winning, free App for families with kids who have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Originally published in 2007 by Words of Mercy, it succeeds as a poetic and inspirational narrative, joyously exploring the world that the autistic child inhabits. It was the Winner of the 2007 DragonPencil Award for Superior Illustration, and the App includes both an animated Read To Me mode with voiceover and a Read Myself mode. http://prmac.com/release-id-38558.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38558.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:30:00 CST Independent children's book and app publisher Nosy Crow is celebrating the birthday of its first app, The Three Little Pigs, with a weekend price drop on the iTunes app store for the weekend of February 17 - February 20. Kids will love playing with the little pigs, building their houses and outwitting the big bad wolf. Tap the characters to make them jump, spin and speak. They can even blow into the microphone to blow down the pigs' houses. http://prmac.com/release-id-37988.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37988.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:30:00 CST Australia Unlimited is a free monthly magazine app that shares compelling stories of people changing the world for the better - through their art, business acumen, research or humanitarian efforts. The common thread is Australia: whether it's through a person's place of birth or their experience of living, working or studying in the country, Australia Unlimited examines the contribution the nation's people is making to global issues with fresh content, imagery, videos, interviews and podcasts. http://prmac.com/release-id-37837.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37837.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:30:00 CST Two girls, connected through technology, worked together to produce an interactive, animated ebook for children, Fuzzy Wuzzy and Other Tails 1.0, available now for the iPad and iPhone. In addition to Fuzzy Wuzzy, their story includes Chubby Wubby, Lucky Ducky, Lovey Dovey, Swimmy Kimmy, and more. Using Gimp, a free graphic design program, combined with animation tools for ebook creation at TaleSpring, these girls created the book based on the old rhyme. http://prmac.com/release-id-37832.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37832.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:45:00 CST UK based CodeStore has announced an updated iOS app templates Story Book App v1.3, and Comic Book App v1.2. The iOS app template projects are a quick and easy way to create an interactive book-style app, without the need to learn software development. Swipe between pages, or use the menu to jump to any page. The easy to use templates load your pages in JPEG format, and output native iPad or iPhone apps, ready for the App Store. http://prmac.com/release-id-37803.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37803.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:30:00 CST Imagine yourself as a child appearing in one of your favorite books for the whole world to see. Treasure Bound Books announced the winners of their "Be an App Star" contest. In the flexible world of book apps, it's possible for today's children and that dream has come true for four fans of the acclaimed children's book app, "Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island." Award-winning illustrator of Treasure Kai, Victor Guiza, designed cartoons in the images of the winners. http://prmac.com/release-id-37362.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37362.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:20:00 CST Independent developer Mohammed Al Nafisah today introduces Biography 1.1, his new interactive book about people who changed the world. Designed especially for the iPad, the book brings biographies of philosophers, scientists, physicians, religious leaders, political leaders, artists and the world's greatest composers at users' fingertips. Biography includes descriptions of early lives, accomplishments, major events, death and selected quotes of people who made valuable contributions to society. http://prmac.com/release-id-36899.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36899.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:00:00 CST Play Creatividad S.L. recently released Wallpapers - Inspiration Dormant 2.0 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. The newly launched application provides fifty high resolution illustrations and inspiring messages based on the book, Inspiration Dormant. Users can select a daily uplifting wallpaper, or let the App recommend one for them. This universally developed product adds colorful inspiration to life and is the perfect companion to the book, giving users motivation on the go. http://prmac.com/release-id-36870.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36870.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:05:00 CST Seoul based Three Wishes Interactive today announces We are the Children 1.3, their new award-winning interactive storytelling app for kids, specifically developed for the iPad for children aged 5 to 13. Seven kids from America, China, Finland, France, Japan, South Africa and South Korea tell you what their Christmas days are like. Kids will easily learn about different cultures while listening to the stories. Finding and touching the interactive elements page by page gives more fun. http://prmac.com/release-id-36849.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36849.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:25:00 CST Digital Heaven today announced the release of the Final Cut Pro X Unleashed Bundle featuring a must-have eBook and DH_LightRays, an exclusive new FCPX transition effect. 'Final Cut Pro X Unleashed' by Edgar Rothermich is a special edition PDF eBook packed with over 500 custom diagrams and annotated screenshots to make learning Final Cut Pro X easier than ever. DH_LightRays adds a dynamic transition effect to Final Cut Pro X offering three selectable color modes and customizable positioning. http://prmac.com/release-id-36612.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36612.htm Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:20:00 CST Bangalore based PixelMat today introduces Pointy and Pokey 1.0 for iOS, a delightful story in which your child gets to decide the hero. Pointy, a shy and adorable hedgehog is the best friend of a naughty porcupine, Pokey. A heart warming adventure about acceptance, friendship and courage, Pointy and Pokey adapts itself to your child's interactions. Pointy and Pokey features beautiful, hand-drawn, original art, child friendly narration with soothing background music and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-36431.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36431.htm Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 CST With the tens of thousands of storybook apps in the App Store, it's no wonder the Top 50 list is usually filled with familiar favorites like Disney, Dora and Dr. Seuss. But some of the most innovative and unique storybook apps are being created by independent developers, and parents can find these gems in Digital Storytime's "Top 10" lists. These exceptional storybook apps incorporate the senses of touch, sound and sight to engage kids with stories, reading and learning in a whole new way. http://prmac.com/release-id-36172.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36172.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:20:00 CST Internet Design Zone has released Aesop's Fables For Kids 1.0, their new interactive audio storybook app for iOS. Featuring five famous stories for children, this fun storybook app is packed with cute attractive characters, sounds, and animations promises to be a fun companion for little kids. Perfect for children between 2-6 years, Aesop's Fables For Kids offers small interactive experiences in every story to keep a child engaged with two options for reading, 'Read For Me' and 'Read By Myself'. http://prmac.com/release-id-36140.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36140.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 CST Happy Sunshine Publishing today introduces Pinky the Star for iOS, their new motivational eBook written for all girls ages four through eight. Written and illustrated to include girls from all cultural backgrounds, the eBook follows Pinky in her quest to become a Star. With the help of her family and new Star friends she meets during her journey, she seeks answers to questions of her self-worth and identity. Her journey ends with a new understanding, appreciation of and love for herself. http://prmac.com/release-id-36089.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36089.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:30:00 CST Scribble Press, a leader in children's self-publishing, today introduces Scribble Press 1.0, their new educational app for Apple's iPad device. Scribble Press for iPad makes it easy to create a book on the iPad. Launched in 2008, Scribble Press's mission is to inspire writing, reading and sharing and to provide children with an outlet for educational, creative fun. The new Scribble Press app takes the fun of turning scribbles, doodles and imaginings into the satisfaction of a finished story. http://prmac.com/release-id-35958.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35958.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 CST Big Small Things today introduces Cinderella by BST for iPhone, their new Book that brings the classic tale of Cinderella to life. Featuring expressive, museum quality watercolor paintings, interactive animation, professional narration, built-in puzzles, and four different languages for text and narration, the ebook was designed to be the best of all the Cinderella stories for iOS. The ebook is Retina display ready, and offers three reading modes: Read to Me, Read it Myself, and Auto Play. http://prmac.com/release-id-35964.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35964.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 CST Nancy Morency and Peter Lacalamita have announced Adam's Amazing Dream 1.11, an update to their unique book for iOS. Adam's Amazing Dream is based on the true story of a little boy that has incredible dreams. This unique story is sure to re-enforce your beliefs in something beyond our world and the opportunity to discuss angels and the importance of dreams with your little one while enjoying Adam's interactive pop-up world. Version 1.11 includes many nice improvements and surprises. http://prmac.com/release-id-35718.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35718.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:05:00 CST Independent children's app publisher Nosy Crow is celebrating the holiday season with a price drop on "The Three Little Pigs" its award-winning picture book app for iOS devices. Kids will love playing with the little pigs, building their houses and outwitting the big bad wolf. Tap the characters to make them jump, spin and speak. They can even blow into the microphone to blow down the pigs' houses. The app will be on sale through January 2nd. http://prmac.com/release-id-35703.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35703.htm Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:40:00 CST Jelly Biscuits today introduces Slice of Bread goes to the Beach 1.0, their new children's interactive book for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Slice of Bread loves nothing more than hunting for treasure but his day on the beach does not turn out at all the way he'd planned. Slice of Bread is a fun and original story by Glenn Melenhorst about finding friendship when you least expect it. The interactivity in Slice of Bread goes to the Beach is designed to enhance to story without getting in the way. http://prmac.com/release-id-35528.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35528.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:00:00 CST Independent children's app publisher Nosy Crow is pleased to announce that its Cinderella app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch has won a KAPi award for Best Children's eBook. The KAPi awards recognize the most innovative games, software, devices and apps for educating, entertaining and communicating with today's connected children. The KAPi Awards were created by Children's Technology Review and Living in Digital Times, the organizers of the Kids@Play Summit at International CES. http://prmac.com/release-id-35412.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35412.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:55:00 CST EducationApps Ltd announces two Christmas Storybooks: 'Nonsense Christmas Rhymes' & 'Twelve Days of Christmas', produced in collaboration with Oxford University Press. Within the app, children can tap 'Read to me' to have the entire book read to them or 'I'll read' to try & read the stories themselves; if they have difficulty at any time, they can simply tap a page to hear the narration. The release of these storybooks marks the beginning of an ongoing relationship between EducationApps and OUP.