My PlayHome and My PlayHome Stores

We’ve been using apps now for around three years, so today I want to highlight one which has been with us the whole way. After all, how often do you download a game only for it to be played with… Continue reading →

Cybils Awards 2014 Nominations Now Open

What’s your favourite children’s book app of 2014? Bloggers are looking for your nominations for a prestigious award. Since 2006, the Cybils Awards have celebrated the work of children’s and Young Adult authors… Continue reading →

Using Story Apps for Inspiration

I’m over on the Words and Pictures blog for SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) today, talking about using story apps for inspiration in writing traditional picture books. What have I tried… Continue reading →

Hats off to Hat Monkey

Hat Monkey, the new app from Chris Haughton & Fox and Sheep, has made a big splash on the App Store since its recent launch. As big fans of Oh No George!, one of… Continue reading →

I’m looking for an app about… dinosaurs

We’re back! And after a long break, we’re ready to share some of our favourite apps again. Over the summer holidays we got into a few different dinosaur apps, so I decided it… Continue reading →

March Round-up and Taking a Breather

I’ve been wrestling for a good few months with how to take this blog forward. Since I started it in May 2012 I have really enjoyed exploring the wide range of fun and exciting… Continue reading →

Picture Book Apps – Creating Good Screen Time

I’m delighted to be guest blogging over at Picture Book Den this week. This is a fantastic blog for picture book writers and I have learned a great deal from subscribing to it.… Continue reading →

Robotslayer

Recently I’ve been thinking about how introduce Mr Tall (6) to comics, so I was very happy to be contacted by Vince Kamp, the author/illustrator behind the Robotslayer app and book.  This is a bit… Continue reading →

Disney Animated – Cybils 2013 Winner

The results of the Cybils Awards for 2013 are in, and I’m very excited to announce that the winner of the Book App category is Disney Animated! All the judges agreed that Disney… Continue reading →

Alph and Betty’s Topsy Turvy World

Alph and Betty’s Topsy Turvy World is a real treat! Aimed at children aged 3 to 8, this app blends storytelling, video and games beautifully, all within a themed alphabet world. Starting with A, each… Continue reading →