PicPocket Books – Creating Digital Media for Children
PicPocket books is an iPad publisher that brings a wide variety of new and classic children’s books to the iPad in a gorgeous digital format. PicPocket’s books combine the charm of a well-illustrated picture book with high-quality audio and interactive text to provide children with entertainment that is engrossing and informative.
Each book features an animated story, complete with music, whimsical sounds, and an option for automated narration. PicPocket books are excellent for new readers. Words are highlighted as the story is read and are able to be replayed from a simple touch. Children can follow along and read the words as they’re spoken, connecting sound with visual words. Thanks to the automatic narration, children can enjoy these books with or without adult interaction, making them great for car trips and grocery lines when parents may be unavailable.
PicPocket’s books on the iPad offer a way to keep your children entertained and stimulated without resorting to mindless gaming. Instead of slicing up fruit or launching birds, kids can do something that’s both fun and educational. With a wide selection of subject matter and reading levels, there’s something for everyone, from very young children on up.
The creators of PicPocket books remain true to the original books, adding only a small amount of animation and interactivity – just enough to provide a digital experience without overshadowing the process and simple joy of reading.
Here’s an inside look at five of the books offered by PicPocket:
Snuggle Mountain
Join Emma in this sweet tale as she climbs Snuggle Mountain to wake the sleeping two-headed giant, caught in a perilous sleeping spell. She has to bravely climb lump by bump to the top of Snuggle Mountain and sneak into the cozy cave, where she manages to wake the giants (mama and papa) who grumble out of bed and prepare her a delicious pile of pancakes that ends up as tall as Snuggle Mountain.
Three Blind Mice on Vacation in Africa
Three classic, well-known characters go on a new adventure in this musical story. The Three Blind Mice are on a safari in Africa, where they run into an elephant and work to discover just what it is. All of the words in this digital book are sung to a catchy tune that will surely have your kids singing along in no time.
Tractor Mac, You’re a Winner
In this uplifting story, the tenacious and stalwart Tractor Mac may not win the tractor pulling contest at the county fair, but he does win the hearts of readers as he saves the day and powers the carousel for all the little children.
Cinderella
In this gorgeous version of the classic Cinderella tale, magical fairy dust sparkles on each page and the beautiful paintings by Ruth Sanderson bring the story to life. It presents a visual feast that children and adults alike will adore.
Sleeping Beauty
The bright and colorful watercolor illustrations in this version of Sleeping Beauty bring new life to an old classic. Beautiful renditions of towering castles, twining roses, and sweet kisses will touch hearts and cause a new generation of children to fall in love with this timeless fairy tale.
Purchasing books on the iPad is economical and practical – they’re often cheaper than paper books, and even if you just use them to supplement, you can always have an entire library of books on hand for your children. They’ll never be bored, and you’ll never struggle to remember where you left that well-worn copy of Cinderella at bed time. PicPocket books offers an amazing library of books at a reasonable price, so if you’ve been thinking of making the switch to digital, or if you’re looking to expand your collection, check them out on iTunes for $2.99 each.
