Children's books are all about big, splashy pictures and wild colors; elements perfectly suited to iPad screens but the iPad can do a lot more than just display static pages. It can read stories aloud and it can enrich classic tales with amazing interactivity.
Alice in Wonderland
This beautifully illustrated version of the classic tale incorporates animation and interactivity like no other e-book to date. Readers can tilt the iPad to make Alice grow and shrink; shake it to watch the Mad Hatter's bobblehead bobble; and so on.
Dr Seuss
There are three Seuss titles available for the iPad;"Dr. Seuss' ABC," "The Cat in the Hat," and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas".
Jack and the Beanstalk
This title is described as a "childrens interactive storybook". The interactivity comes in the form of games, activities, hidden Easter eggs, and the like. It features great artwork and is also available on the iPhone.
Toy Story
Toy story shows how children's e-books should be done, Disney's highly interactive app uses the iPad's potential to the full. Not only does it read the story out loud, it also allows children to record their own voice and become the narrator. Each animated page features tap-to-play sound effects and character voices, and some can morph into coloring pages, complete with simple onscreen coloring tools. Songs, movie clips, and mini games round out the experience.
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