Apps from developers Fox and Sheep bring a little extra thought and artistry to the world of apps for kids. Their award-winning apps for preschoolers are designed to be irresistibly interactive, pulling in kids and adults alike with their quirky animations, funny sound effects and gorgeous artwork.
Nighty Night! Bedtime story for children (4.5/5 stars, currently FREE)
“Nighty Night!” is the perfect App for a daily go-to-sleep ritual with sweet music and elegant narration. All around the house the lights go out, and even the animals in the barn are tired. But who puts them to bed? Who turns out the lights in their stalls? That is the task for small children aged 1-4. Watching all the animals go to sleep is a lovely way to set the mood for bedtime.
The interactive bedtime “Nighty Night!” is brought to you from Oscar-Nominee Heidi Wittlinger (2002, best animated short) who put a lot of passion and effort in constructing little sets made of paper and combining them with 2D illustration and animation.
Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.
FEEDBACK FROM APP USERS:
“This book finally proves to me that a kids book can be as great electronically as they are on paper. The artwork is stunning, the narration is pitch perfect well suited to its theme. (…) Buy this book, it´s truly art”
PRESS:
“You feel as if you are playing inside of a beautifully animated movie.” // USA TODAY / 4 stars out of 4
“There’s bags of innovation happening right now around Apps for children, especially those that blend storytelling, animation and interactivity. Nighty Night! is one of the latest and greatest examples.” // THE GUARDIAN UK
“Overall this is my new top recommendation for bedtime books with interactivity.” // Digital Storytime / 5 stars out of 5
“Nighty Night is a truly gorgeous ebook to add to your literary stash – and lull the kids into the Land of Nod.” // Kids Book Review
Petting Zoo (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99)
From acclaimed author and illustrator Christoph Niemann comes this interactive picture book.
Swipe and tap the 21 animals and be surprised at how they react. This app combines the charm of hand made animations and Niemann’s wry humor with state of the art technology. What would an elephant in your bathroom do? Can a dog breakdance? A storybook app unlike all others!
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 21 hand-drawn animales with suprising and great animations
• Playful, musical sounds for each animal
• Fun for all ages, from infants to adults
• No English required; animals don’t speak English
PRAISE:
“Moms and dads will likely find that the app’s interface is not just fun for the kids, but also enjoyable for adults as well.” — WIRED
“Absolutely adorable” — USA TODAY
“A Quirky and absolutely charming app” — CNET 5/5
“Fizzing with character, craft, and humor” — THE GUARDIAN
Little Fox Music Box – Kids songs – Sing along (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $3.99)
A sing-along songbook with lots of beautiful interactive elements in the “Old Mac Donald had a farm”, “Evening Song” and “London Bridge” song. Brought to you by the team that created the bestselling App “Nighty Night”! Great for kids between 2 and 6 years old.
HIGHLIGHTS:
✓ Learn popular kids songs: Old Mac Donald had a farm, London Bridge and Evening Song and enjoy the Fox Studio to make great music yourself
✓ Stunning designs by Oscar nominated artist Heidi Wittlinger
✓ Explore lots of interactive elements and sounds!
✓ Languages: English and German
OLD MAC DONALD HAD A FARM
While old Mac Donald sleeps under his tree all year, the animals go crazy. Seasons change if you press the button. Find out what cow, bee and the young chicks do in summer, spring and winter. How about the little fox? He dresses up as a sheep!
LONDON BRIDGE
Explore London with lots of great effects and animations. The tourists in town, the little boy in the typical London Bus or the boat on the Thames – funny and cute.
EVENING SONG
Enjoy the special atmosphere in this song with its beautiful and calm animations and hidden scenes.
PRESS:
“The kids that we field tested this app with were enraptured with every aspect and element, and “WOW-O-WOW” was heard over and over and over again! This app is beyond anything we have experienced to date.” // teacherswithapps.com
“I could describe the value of the experience in terms of early music education. I could describe the meticulous design of the app, even down to the music when the credits are rolling. I could continue to wax eloquent. But words fail me. Really, you have to be there. So go there. Get the app.
Just one word of warning – hide the device from your children until you’ve had plenty of play time of your own. If you don’t, it may be many years before you see this app again.” // Gill Robins ipadappreviewsby.gillrobins.com
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