The Jellybean Tunes App Report

The Jellybean Tunes App Report returns for the third time with a fresh batch of new family-friendly apps from the highly productive Moms With Apps members.

We have a wonderful collection of books, headlined by none other than a certain famous train, but also including a charming group of teddy bears, dolls, bookworms and aquatic creatures, plus a book that knows if it is day or night.  We have counting, farm animals, memory games and sticker books in Education.  In Games we have apps that ask you to physically get up and move, ghosts, animals, and an invitation to save a coral reef.

It’s always great to see more music apps (hey, we’re Jellybean Tunes after all).  Can you make music from insects and frogs?

The highlight of the week is a group of apps for older kids, including a rhyming word game, an app to make your own comics, and an educational board game focusing on math skills.

Click the links to read more about each app.  Remember, if you purchase an app, please leave a review.

– Garry Froehlich | Jellybean Tunes

Books

	Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels by Callaway Digital Arts, Inc.: It’s Steamies and Diesels in this brand-new interactive adventure starring Thomas, Percy, and all of your favorite engines. Read, watch, listen, and play with multi-touch animation, CGI video, painting, puzzles, and games. iPhone and iPad
	Mousey Howsee and the Rescuers by Realversus UAB: This is the first book ever, that changes according to the time of the day. It knows if it’s winter or summer. Mousey Howsee invites you to solve educational riddles, play interactive games and experience many more unexpected adventures. Only you can help Mousey Howsee to survive. iPad
	Elmer and the Lost Teddy by Oceanhouse Media: One night, Elmer hears the sound of crying. It’s Baby Elephant and he can’t sleep because he has lost his teddy. Elmer lends Baby Elephant his teddy for the night and searches for the lost teddy the next day. His cousin, Wilbur, gets involved in the search and plays a joke on Elmer as usual, but one that helps Elmer find the missing teddy bear just in time for bed! iPhone and iPad
	Marcel by KidsAndBeyond, LLC.: This fanciful story begins in winter, when Marcel, the bookworm, finds shelter from the cold in a magical apple that spills out books for Marcel to read. Thus begins Marcel’s adventure, as he travels in his apple home through a year of changing seasons, bringing books to his fellow creatures wherever he goes. iPad
	In the Middle of the Lake by PicPocket Books: The environment of a tranquil lake is the setting for this story, and the home of a fish as we observe him searching for food. His exploration leads him to a place he’s never been before. This sensitive and beautifully illustrated tale introduces the balance and rhythm of nature for young children. iPad
	Patchy by crossroad solutions: Patchy, a little patch doll, has been left behind in an abandoned house. So he sits by himself, and watches the world outside through the window in front of him. One day all of that changes. Patchy hears a little girl cry one rainy evening. He decides to cheer her up, and does the most wonderful thing a Patch doll could ever do. iPad

Education

	Farm Buddies by Megatronic Games: Farm Buddies is a fun and intuitive learning experience for toddlers and pre-schoolers, combining simple child-friendly artwork with interactive farmyard sounds. Simply touch the animal to hear the sound they make, or touch the little fact to hear what they do. This app is designed to help teach children to identify and label simple farm animals by listening to the descriptive audio definitions. iPhone and iPad
	Buildo Rescue Sticker Book by JAJDO AB: Imagination and creativity are the greatest gifts our children have. ‘Buildo Rescue’ features 103 hand designed, full-color stickers themed around the Emergency & Rescue Services. There are boats, police cars, ambulances, helicopters, jet skis, scuba divers, doctors, nurses and loads more to choose between! Simply drag a sticker into one of four panoramic soundscapes and watch as an imaginary world comes to life! iPhone and iPad
	Count to 20 by Elusive Promotions: This application has been designed to help your child learn their numbers to 20, through listening, counting, reading and writing. It has been made by teachers with extensive experience of improving numeracy levels of children within schools. iPad
	Memory Train by Piikea St. LLC: Hop on the train with Spacey the elephant and help him focus his memory while on the way to the circus. Memorize the characteristics of objects passing by and recall them to earn stars, badges, and peanuts. Along the way, kids may find a few surprises! iPhone and iPad

Games

	Murky Reef Lite – Reading, Math & Logic Games by Frolyc: Have your kids explore Murky Reef and save it from destruction by overcoming Language, Math and Critical thinking challenges. Armed with their ability to think and their agility on the iPad, your kid overpowers the ravenous shark Ogee and saves the coral reef! Win beautiful sea creatures as you play. iPad
	Pop & Dodge by Digido Interactive Inc.: Time to get up and get active! Stand up and jump (literally!) in this physical activity game to help Beeker the Penguin avoid getting hit by deadly red dodgeballs. Time your jumps just right, and you’ll pick up coins that can be used to buy powerups. Be careful – 3 hits and you’re out! iPhone
	MotionMaze Trick or Treat by Digido Interactive Inc.: Eek! Boo the Ghost is lost in the graveyard and needs your help. Stand up and walk or jog in place to move Boo through various graveyard mazes. Move it! iPhone
	Owl’oween Hustle by AppParent.ly: Oh no! Orly the Owl has dropped all of his halloween candy! Help him find his lost candy! Watch out for the other trick or treating owls on your way! Use your iOS device to help Orly navigate through the obstacles and collect as many points as you can before being “tricked!” iPhone
	Hand Painted – Animals by Hachisoft Corporation: Let your kids join in an animal adventure as they play this interactive and educational game! Your child will learn animal and letter recognition, basic biology, concentration and reasoning while immersed in original artwork. iPad

Music

Boogie Bugs by Twiny Vine Apps: Tap to the rhythms of insects and frogs, each with its own unique nature inspired sound. Turn them all on or select a different group each time you play. Requires no musical experience, just a desire to jam. iPad

Apps for Older Kids

	Jixu Math by Flowedo Bvba: Jixu is a board game designed for kids between 7 and 12 years old. It brings real board and digital gaming together and teaches children to solve problems by using mathematical operations. The game is designed to interact with children like a real board game. Picking up the pawns, doing math, taking down scores, etc. This way we keep the values of real board games and don’t loose aspects of creating social skills. iPad
	Comixer Zombies – Comics Mixer by Comixer LLC: Create terrifying and hilarious comics with Comixer Zombies – Comics Mixer. Mix and match comic panels to make an infinite number of creepy comic strips. Choose from dozens of panels drawn by renowned cartoonist Travis Nichols, creator of The Monster Doodle Book. Produced by former editors of Nickelodeon Magazine. iPad
	Rhymo by Burst Labs: Like word games? You’ve never played one like this. Quick! How many words do you know that rhyme with ‘mode’? How about ‘flicker’? Flex those brain muscles with four addictive levels in this unique rhyming game. Quick wit and fast reflexes are the keys to victory. Got rhymes? Get Rhymo! iPhone