Little Fox Music Box

$2.99, iPad, iPhone

Teaches: music, rhythm, German or English, language

CTR Rating: 94%

CTR Review

Well illustrated, musical and highly interactive, Little Fox Music Box is a sing-along songbook with 100 interactive elements that have been cleverly embedded in three classic songs: London Bridge, Evening Song and Old MacDonald had a Farm (spelled in the app Old Mac Donald). Note that one scene (London Bridge) contains ethnic stereotyping, e.g., a group of Asians with slanted eyes, carrying cameras. Visually, this app makes a great first impression. A good place to start is the studio where you can touch anything to explore sounds and rhythms. Everything makes a noise including birds, frogs and the dishes. We've seen this type of activity attempted many times before, rarely so well. Features include a Karaoke Mode which can be toggled on or off from the first screen, letting you assume the role of the lead singer; a good way for a child to put themselves into the app. There are also three language options, which can also be toggled on or off. For a good musical, language experience, get this app.