My Little Story Factory

$3.99, iPad, iPhone, Android

Teaches: reading, language

CTR Rating: 80%

CTR Review

Innovative and easy to use, this is a mad-lib style story creation activity that lets you construct meaning by shifting pieces of text. The large number of possible combinations makes it possible to create rather odd paragraphs, such as "in the kitchen, Mrs. Flowers visits six pumpkins." Mixing and matching short sentences isn't new. What is interesting about this app is that you can trigger a background soundtrack for phrases. You can also compose a new story by shaking the Tablet. There is no advertising or in-app purchases. Adapted from the book of the same name name, written by Bruno Gilbert and available in French and English. It is not possible to make your own sounds which is a big drawback. Published by http://www.autrement.com and http://www.etoiles-editions.com