Monster at the End of This Book, The
© 2011 Callaway Digital Arts
See Another Monster at the End of This Book. Called "Grover Book" in the App Store, this beautifully crafted 12 screen interactive adaptation of the 1971 Golden Book of the same title is sure to make you smile. Each page contains an animated skit that features Grover (one of the Sesame Street monsters) and his attempts to keep you from turning the page. Why? Because there's a "big scary monster" on the last page. Spoiler: the monster is Grover. Weaknesses include use of eternally looping sounds (so if your preschooler loses interest, say on page 6, you'll have to hear Grover's anti-page-turning antics which are funny for the first 20 times). In addition, some page illustrations look more interactive than they actually are, inviting touches that lead nowhere. Strengths include a parenting tips pop-up box, with advice about how to use the illustration to help a child who is afraid of monsters. The print is highlighted as it is read outloud. Other parent features include a "Young Reader" mode that lets you turn on a page turn arrow. Created by Callaway Digital Arts for Sesame Workshop.
$4, iPad
Teaches: reading, dealing with your fear, monsters, language experience
CTR Rating: 90%