The Jellybean Tunes App Report 78: Learn with the Cat in the Hat

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Wubbzy is back with a cute coloring book, the Cat in the Hat knows all about butterflies and honey bees, Jazzy wants to take you on a musical journey, and Dan Russell-Pinson (of Stack the States fame) invites you to explore the world of Tipping Point. All this and more (space cakes anyone?) await you in apps this week from our family-friendly app network.

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- Garry Froehlich | Jellybean Tunes

News

Inpirational Mom: Nancy MacIntyre of Fingerprint

"With so many of the tech businesses started and run by men, it is great to see a woman at the head of a major player in the tech industry. Nancy MacIntyre is the CEO and Founder of Fingerprint. Nancy has been involved in many successful start-ups and innovative products. All told, Nancy has launched over 100 games, 11 #1 titles, and over $2 billion in revenue."

Read the interview at dandelion moms


Apps for Little Ones

Wubbzy's Animal Coloring Book

Wubbzy's Animal Coloring Book

by Cupcake Digital

Wubbzy's Animal Coloring Book lets kids tap-to-paint bright, colorful scenes starring Wuzzleburg's favorite residents. Meet the giant sillyasaurus, style the snappity snap turtles, and discover many more lovable Wubbzy friends!

iPhone and iPad: $1.99, Google Play: $1.99, Amazon: $1.99


Peek-A-Boo Farmhouse – Play ‘N’ Learn

Peek-A-Boo Farmhouse - Play 'N' Learn

by Doodahboo - Dreamware Solutions

A great amusing experience for kids to learn the exact name of animals in multiple different languages as well as to associate them to the related animal sounds. We do believe that the nice part of our App is the interaction between cute animal illustrations, animal sounds and the possibility of choosing among different languages (at present time English, Spanish, Italian... more languages will be implemented in future updates). (Watch Video)

iPhone and iPad: $0.99


Little Farm Preschool 2 with Chinese Language Learning

Little Farm Preschool 2 with Chinese Language Learning

by PlayFino Inc

Learn and have fun with farm animals - pigs, cows, sheep, chicks, and more! Little Farm Preschool 2 is a collection of 8 exciting educational games in 40 levels for your preschoolers (ages 2 to 6), with additional Chinese Learning Feature - learn one Chinese word in each level.

iPhone and iPad: $0.99 (50% off)


Books

On Beyond Bugs: All About Insects

On Beyond Bugs: All About Insects

by Oceanhouse Media

The Cat in the Hat is your tour guide as you learn all there is to know about insects. Come along and see how these fascinating six-legged creatures, from butterflies and crickets to fireflies and honeybees, inhabit our environment and make everything better for the world around us.

iPhone and iPad: $3.99 (Introductory Price)


Kids YoPower! Journey

Kids YoPoweR! Journey

by YoMagination Wellness & Education

YoPoweR! App provides parent/teacher a powerful therapeutic tool with comprehensive, structured guidance to improve resilience and the social/emotional health of child. First in a unique app series, children learn to recognize the physical signs of anxiety/anger and how to alleviate them with evidence based calming techniques and coping skills. In an immersive sensory experience, incorporating Metronome Diaphragmatic breathing, magical visuals, narration and transformative music, children will be empowered to manage emotions, anxiety and transitions that relate to real life situations. That's Kids YoPoweR!

iPad: $1.99


Beauty and the Beast ~ 3D Interactive Pop-up Book

Beauty and the Beast

by StoryToys

A charming adaptation of a much loved classic, "Beauty and the Beast" is given the magical StoryToys treatment. Beautifully illustrated and with a variety of fun interactive scenes to participate in, readers will delight in joining Belle in her adventures as she must leave her family to live with the (adorable) Beast in his enchanted castle. Can she really find happiness and her own true love? (Watch Video)

iPhone and iPad: $4.99, Google Play: $4.99


Creative Play

Space Cakes - Kids Bakery Game with Math and Numbers

Space Cakes

by Mrs. Judd's Games

Learn number sense and early math in a galaxy of fun as children bake, decorate, and deliver their very own Space Cakes to Earth! What do you get when you mix the right amounts of stellar sugar, moondust, orbiting eggs, and meteor milk? Levitating Space Cake batter ready for your child to bake, decorate, and deliver to loved ones back on planet Earth!

iPhone and iPad: Free (with sponsored-by advertisement)


Pretend: Kids Storytelling & Family Photo Fun

Pretend: Kids Storytelling & Family Photo Fun

by Mrs. Judd's Games

What would it be like to float through space as an astronaut, skate near a snoozing polar bear on ice, or perform an underwater magic show in front of the big fish? Set the stage for the budding dramatists in your home with Mrs Judd's Games digital spin on a timeless childhood activity, Pretend!

iPhone: Free


Games

Tipping Point Adventure Game

Tipping Point Adventure Game

by Dan Russell-Pinson

Tipping Point is an immersive, photorealistic adventure game that stimulates both sides of your brain. As you solve a myriad of challenging puzzles, you're rewarded with a satisfying story filled with drama, humor and unexpected plot twists. Original music, lifelike characters, animals and scenery all come together to create a cinematic experience. You can explore the world of Tipping Point at your own pace and use the in-game hint system if you ever get stuck.

iPad: $1.99


Math

Splash Math Kindergarten: Fun Educational Worksheets for Counting Numbers, Addition, Subtraction and more [Free]

Splash Math Kindergarten: Fun Educational Worksheets for Counting Numbers, Addition, Subtraction and more [Free]

by StudyPad

Prequel to the successful Splash Math Series Grades 1 to 5 - Splash Math Kindergarten app allows kids to get started with Math practice in fun way. Ideal for kids 3-6 years in age, it's a superb math game for kids in preschool and kindergarten. In-app purchase required to get full access. (Watch Video)

iPad: Free + $9.99 In-App Purchase


Music

Jazzy World Tour - Musical Journey for Kids

Jazzy World Tour - Musical Journey for Kids

by The Melody Book

Join our two kittens on a magical journey as they travel the world in a hot air balloon. Visit Brazil, Spain, India, Australia and more, as we explore each country's unique music and culture. Play the different musical instruments with interactive fun pages filled with entertaining sounds and vivid illustrations. From the sandy pyramids of Egypt to the wildlife of Kenya, Jazzy World Tour is an adventure that is sure to broaden your child's horizon.

iPad: $4.99 (complete version), iPad: Free + In-App Purchases from $0.99 to $4.99


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