Ollie the Cat
© 2013 Chapman & Warnes
This first counting experience is almost excellent. It features illustrations from Jane Chapman and Tim Warnes that deliver a responsive early counting experience. The ten page ebook is narrated by a child -- the seven year old son of the authors. In the story, children count by touching items, as they help Ollie the Cat discover bugs, birds and other well selected garden items. There are both Read to Me and Read by Myself options, selected via a menu that requires reading. To change pages, you need to swipe, despite the fact that there are arrow icons. Developed by Complete Control and based on a series of concept books previously published by Walker Books.
iPad, iPhone
Teaches: reading, counting, language
CTR Rating: 82%