Liesl learns to swim – Piccolo picture books
By App Type: Uncategorized
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By: Unieboek Het Spectrum
Version #: 1.0
Date Released: 2010-11-10
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Price: 3.99
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This is one of a set of reviews for the Piccolo brand of children’s picture books out of the Dutch publishing house Unieboek | Het Spectrum. The books are offered in multiple languages including English, Dutch, French, German and Spanish.
Liesl Learns to Swim is about a princess named Liesl whose father, the King, and herself go out on a boat and nearly fall in the water. After the incident, the King decides that it’s important that both learn how to swim. Hilarity ensues.
The book has three modes. The first is reading, which is silent and allows the user to flip through the pages. The second is listening, in which the user flips through the pages but on each page a voice narrates the text. The final mode is learning to read, in which the text is highlighted as the narrator speaks the words.
The digital book uses many background sound effects to add to the book’s atmosphere. Arrows appear on the top to turn the page either way and the page does a "flip" effect to move to another. You can also swipe your finger on the page for the same effect.
There may be some confusion in which not all text might appear on a page and an arrow on the side center may have to be tapped to read more. The controls for reading the additional text could stand to be more intuitive (perhaps having it blinking).
The pictures are very colorful and the app is quite easy to use. Also, it’s much more affordable than your average paper children’s book. Recommended.
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Quick Take
Value:Medium, but I don't have children.
Would I Buy Again:If I had children - yes!
Learning Curve:Low.
Who Is It For:Children and their parents.
What I Like:Cute children's book.
What I Don't Like:Can be difficult to navigate at first.
Final Statement:Dr. Seuss has some competition!
Piccolo apps are a sensible and entertaining alternative to movies and games. At home or on-the-go – always a picture book on hand. De story is told using the pictures and text from the book, adding sounds and interactive elements.
Features
• Beautifully illustrated pages that can be turned at will
• Interactive children’s books with useful read-aloud functions: read by yourself, be read to, or read-along with the special ‘learn-to-read’ function
• Simple and intuitive navigation
• Available in five different languages (Dutch, English, German, French and Spanish)
• High quality audio, professional narration and background sound
• With interactive audio effects & animations
About Liesl learns to swim
Liesl and the king are going for a boat ride. When suddenly the king falls over the side. 'Dummy!' the startled queen said, you see, the king can’t swim yet. That’s why Liesl and the king have to take swimming lessons right away. Will they learn to swim – what do you say?
About Piccolo Picture Books
Piccolo picture books is an imprint of the Dutch publishing house Unieboek | Het Spectrum specifically interested in turning successful picture books into digital & interactive content for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Piccolo Picture Books aims to bring children's books to life through interactivity and audio.
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