Guest post by Carissa of Digital Storytime The Artist Mortimer April 22, 2013 By: Carisa Kluver Mortimer and his magical paintings … The Artist Who Stole Bits of The World is an original storybook app with text and artwork by Bo Zaunders. It was created with OCG Studios “Develop Your Own (DYO)” book app creation [...]
About Carisa Kluver
Carisa Kluver is the the editor of Digital-Storytime.com, an iPad children's book review site. She has a BA in Anthropology from UC Berkeley and an MSW from the University of Washington. Before starting this project, she was a school counselor, health educator and researcher in child & maternal health.
Battle with the Bugs by Dr Heather Manley – Review
November 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
Summary In this title, the girls do their detective work inside the body of their little cousin, whose immune system is working hard to battle a virus. The girls take their older cousin on their journey, introducing him to their adventures inside an immune system battle. This is an excellent educational title. It is detailed [...]
A Heart Pumping Adventure by Dr Heather Manley- Review
November 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Summary In this final chapter of the 3-book set, the girls adventure takes them inside their father’s bloodstream to learn about heart-healthy fats. This is an excellent educational title. It is detailed and medically accurate, with illustrations that are both richly colored and authentic looking. Aimed at 6-10 year-olds, this title is definitely enjoyable for [...]
Cinderella – Nosy Crow animated picture book- Review
November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Summary Cinderella captivates readers of all ages and brings even more interactivity to the classic tale of a girl, her fairy godmother & a mysterious glass slipper. You can help Cinderella tidy the house, dress the mean step-sisters for the ball, and even pick the pumpkin to be turned into a carriage. Overall this is one [...]
The Changing Face of Children’s Books – New Challenges, New Opportunities – Guest Article by Carisa Kluver
June 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
My journey to book blogging/reviewing has been part of a larger cultural shift. When I began downloading ‘picture book’ apps to share with my child, I discovered a whole new world. With my new book app love affair came a lot of parental protectiveness. It was like I had discovered an amazing playground strangely devoid of [...]
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