Three Little Pigs HD, The
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Once upon a time, the three little pigs was only available on paper and ink, and the words could only be read in one language. Not anymore. Made in France by app developer So Ouat ("so what") this clever interactive edition of the Three Little Pigs (there are several in the app store) takes reading scaffolding tools to a new level, by letting you toggle, on the fly, between English, Spanish and French. You can also see different text elements highlighted in two fonts (vowels, silent letters and syllables), or, if you want, have the key words and concepts illustrated with rebus cues (thumbnail sized images). Finally, each page contains a silent-movie that illustrates the text. You start by choosing an age level: either up to five years, or 6-up. This determines which options will be made available. Next you start reading the story by flipping through each page. Extra content includes a story making activity, where you can play with the order of the story. If you're looking for hidden animated features or other forms of frosting you're likely to be disappointed by The Three Little Pigs (try the Nosy Crow version, instead). But if you are interested in helping a child learn to read, this is an excellent app. http://itunes.apple.com/app/the-three-little-pigs-so-ouat/id364738823?mt=8
$4, iPhone, iPad, Android
Teaches: reading, French, Spanish
CTR Rating: 94%