This week in children's apps features The Berenstain Bears' Really Big Pet Show, a story about how the family takes care of their pets. Also this week is Storypanda Books, a choose-your-own adventure that also lets players create their own version of the story.
Title: The Berenstain Bears' Really Big Pet Show
Publisher: Oceanhouse Media
Release date: April 3, 2013
Price: $2.99
Background: The Bear family loves their pets and they take very good care of them. When the Bear Town Festival hosts a pet show, the Bear family makes sure their pets - Little Lady, Grace, Swish and their new bird, Keats - look and feel their best for the big day. Dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, bunnies, snakes and even skunks are all entered in the show. With such a diverse group, who will receive prize ribbons from Mayor Honeypot?
Features: Record your own voice, professional audio narration, three modes of play.
Title: Storypanda Books
Publisher: Storypanda Enterprises
Release date: March 29, 2013
Price: Free
Background: With Storypanda Books, turn reading into a creative, educational, family experience. Read illustrated picture books with animations, interactivity, and sounds. Create your own version of the children’s story as an activity. Share the book out to friends, family and other children to enjoy.
Features: Kids discover new authors and illustrators with stories that provide multiple choose-your-own adventure paths. Children can tap, swipe, and touch to change characters and backgrounds.