Little Mermaid, The: Magical Augmented Reality Book
© 2016 Books & Magic
This book/app combination uses your tablet's (or phone's) camera to make some of the illustrations from a printed book come to life. The seven AR (Augmented Reality) experiences are more sophisticated than previous AR/Book combos. Some involves multiple-step processes, as you help the Little Mermaid. After the images is activated, you move a pointer around the screen, collecting items in the right sequence, finding the right combination of magic potions, or unlocking stars to light up the night sky. The book is based on Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairy tale. Content includes 30 printed pages, with seven interactive scenes. Along the way, you collect coins which can be saved in a "Family Account," which requires registration, even if you already own the book. The app download is free; the book is sold for $35 and is available in Danish, German or English. The book was produced by Mark Folkenberg with funding from the Nordic Game Program (www.nordicgameprogram.org).
$35, iPad, iPhone
Teaches: reading, logic, fine motor skills
CTR Rating: 84%