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Hook Boys on Books with These Apps
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Hook Boys on Books with These Apps
2/15/2014
Books
App
3 - 8
Does your little boy love video games but is not so keen about reading? Try these storybook apps.
Jack and the Beanstalk by Nosy Crow was designed to purposely blurs the distinction between a book and a game to create a new reading experience.
Jack and the Beanstalk by Nosy Crow
4.99
Books
App
Ages 3 - 8
Grade Pre-K - 3
This classic fairy tale is presented in an innovative way that blends gaming and reading so that reluctant readers will be intrigued.
Brave Rooney
1.99
Books
App
Ages 4 - 8
Grade Pre-K - 3
A diversity story about an ordinary boy who discovers he is special while attending a school for superheroes.
Pete's Robot
2.99
Books
App
Ages 3 - 8
Grade Pre-K - 3
A funny, high energy story about a little boy who builds a malfunctioning robot.
My Beastly ABCs
2.99
Books
App
Ages 4 - 7
Grade Pre-K - 2
If your kids love imagining monsters and beasts, this book takes them on a monster-filled romp with a timid boy and the alphabet.
Alph and Betty's Topsy Turvy World
2.99
Books
App
Ages 3 - 8
Grade Pre-K - 3
This unique story about inventors Alph and Betty weaves together aspects of reading a book, playing a game, and watching a cartoon. It's magical.
Jack and the Beanstalk by Nosy Crow was designed to purposely blurs the distinction between a book and a game to create a new reading experience.