Nash Smasher!
© 2010 Crab Hill Press
If you want to try an excellent example of good ebook design, try Nash Smasher! by Bill Doyle with illustrations by Troy Cummings. Of course the design is helped along by a good story. The 23 screen book is about Nash, a 7 year old boy who likes to break things -- a theme that any child can understand. Each page has one or multi-stage hot spots, plus pull tabs and dials that let you do the smashing (and un-smashing). This technique works, because it gives children the clear message that there's something interesting hiding behind the door. Text features are limited: there's no text highlighting; a missed opportunity. The story has a happy ending, as Nash learns how to control his impulses. The looping music is excessive at the start, but other than that, this is a must have download. Written by Bill Doyle, with illustrations by Try Cummings. Thanks to Leanna for telling us about this book.
$1.99, iPad, iPhone
Teaches: reading, emotions, fine motor
CTR Rating: 90%