Miximal
© 2015 Lucas Zanotto
iPad adaptations of "Flip" books are nothing new. Take Nosy Crow's Axel Scheffler's Flip Flap Farm and Dans Mon Rêve (In My Dream) by e-Toiles éditions. But the swipe-and-experiment formula pulls kids in, especially when the results are silly, like a "Fla-ga-dile" (the head of a flamingo, the body of a penguin and the tail of a crocodile). The genius of this app, like other Lucas Zanotto apps, is the simplicity. The quality of the sounds is a nice touch that shouldn't be overlooked. The text and narration make it a fun early reading language experience. The publisher states "we think our kids should play with quality toys." We agree. Note that this is a multi-touch app that could promote sharing.
$1.99, iPad
Teaches: early reading, visual creativity, animals, phonics
CTR Rating: 96%