What it is/what you do with it: a drawing/animation app with 30 drawing scenes + blank canvas.

Complete the scene (e.g. 'Who lives on the farm') using simple painting tools. Record your comments/narration while drawing. After the scene is completed you can replay it with the recorded commentary. The videos can be exported to the Camera Roll on the device.

What we liked: the concept. Good variety of storytelling prompts. Humor and fun factor. Ease of use. No distracting elements.

What we didn't like: no background music/sound effects (if you don't want to record your commentary).

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What is it and what do you do with it: a simple interactive toy with about 20 interactions/animations.

Guide the bird around the scene by pointing at various objects. Discover interactions (simple animations: dancing, singing, splashing).

What we liked: the concept. Simple illustrations and animations. Number of interactions. Ease of use.

What we didn't like: we aren't quite sure about some of the interactions (eating a cupcake, pooping). The educational value could be better (no narration or spoken instructions or clues - we recommend parental assistance).

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