Category Archive: Opinions

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

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

Reading to Your Child? There’s an App for That Part 3

This week I’ve been having a discussion with Phil from ReadItDaddy about whether apps really do have a role to play in children’s reading – or should we all be sticking to print?… Continue reading

Reading to Your Child? There’s an App for That Part 2

Yesterday I published a great guest post from Phil from ReadItDaddy about whether apps really do have a role to play in children’s reading and education – or should we all be sticking… Continue reading

Reading to Your Child? There’s An App for That Part 1

I’ve been thinking about asking Phil from ReadItDaddy for a guest post for a while, as he really knows his stuff when it comes to kids’ apps (ably assisted – or should that… Continue reading

Cybils 2013 – 5 Book Apps Worth Nominating

The nominations for the Cybils 2013 are now officially open! And as part of the Children’s & YA Bloggers’ Literary Awards, you can now nominate your favourite book app. Nominations are open until 15… Continue reading

Book App Narration – Big Bad Wolf or Fairy Godmother?

This month, the ReadItDaddy blog has launched a great campaign to encourage mums and dads across the UK to read aloud to their children – Read It Mummies and Daddies 2013. I was really keen… Continue reading

12 Great Free Apps for Kids – Part 2

Last week I wrote about six of our favourite free apps – you can find the post here. If you are looking for free apps, review sites can be a good place to start. For a… Continue reading

12 Great Free Apps for Kids – Part 1

What’s your view on paying for children’s apps? Personally, I am prepared to pay for them in the same way as physical books or toys. I recognise that a lot of artistic and technical… Continue reading

Cybils 2012 – My Top 5 Picks

The nominations period for the Cybils is in full swing, with the deadline of 15 October fast approaching. To help you decide, I’ve put together a list of my Top 5 Book Apps… Continue reading