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Edward loves using our iPad so we were really pleased to try out some new iPad apps for toddlers with him whilst we were away on holiday. We tried Caillou’s World, based on the hit PBS children’s show; Richard Scarry’s mobile app debut Busytown; as well as a major Peekaboo Barn update, all from Night & Day Studios.
Caillou’s World helps children learn and improve their phonics, letter recognition, memorization, and spelling by identifying objects that begin with a specific letter, tapping on them to color them in, until the whole scene is colorfully complete! There are many things to look for in each of the 7 scenes, and they change each time you play. Designed for ages 2 to 5. (Available on iPhone, iPad and Android)
Busytown is the first ever app based on characters by the American children’s author, Richard Scarry, and promises to bring back fond memories of his eclectic cast of characters. Kids start out by picking the animal they want to be – a bunny, cat, fox, or pig – naming it, dressing it, and then get to explore Busytown. (Available on iPhone, iPad, Android, and Android Tablet)
One of the best-loved children’s apps, Peekaboo Barn has just been released for the iPad. This was our favourite app as you tap the barn and guess which animal is inside. This is great for helping to learn the names of animals and hear the sounds they make. The app can now be personalized for your child. Parents, children, visiting relatives, and friends can record their own voices and star in Peekaboo Barn! (Available for iPhone, iPad, and Android)
We would recommend these iPad apps for toddlers. They’re a great way of helping inquisitive young minds learn whilst having fun too. The apps are American so we had to get used to the American accents and some of the words but we having been having a lot of fun with them!
Giveaway
Would you like to try the iPad apps for yourself? I have one code for each app available to readers of the gingerbread house.Please note these codes are for the iPad only.
To enter
1) follow @nightdaystudios on twitter
2) leave me a comment, letting me know which iPad app you would like – Caillou’s World, Busytown or Peekaboo Barn
3) For an extra entry simply Retweet the competition using the Retweet button below
The giveaway will end on the 8th October at midnight. The winners will be chosen randomly and emailed the iPad code using the email address or twitter name provided. If any of the winners does not reply within 3 days the competition will be redrawn.
Robyn Clarke
October 2, 2011 at 5:15 pmFollowing Nightdaystudios on Twitter @robynlclarke
Would love win the Busytown app
Robyn Clarke
October 2, 2011 at 5:16 pmtweeted
@robynlclarke
Steve
October 3, 2011 at 11:00 amI’m following @nightdaystudios and would love to win the Busytown App for my little boy.
And I’ve tweeted!
Liz Burton
October 3, 2011 at 11:49 amFollowing on Twitter. I’d like to try Busytown – used to read Richard Scarry when I was a kid! @missielizzieb
Sheila N.
October 3, 2011 at 7:33 pmMy daughter would love Caillou! Or really any of the 3 apps! They look like such fun for our little ones 🙂 Thanks for the contest!
Sherri Burgan
October 3, 2011 at 7:46 pmI would love Caillou for iPad for my son!
Sherri Burgan
October 3, 2011 at 7:47 pmI follow on Twitter – Sassy19721
Sherri Burgan
October 3, 2011 at 7:47 pmI retweeted – Sassy19721
Diane
October 3, 2011 at 8:35 pmI’d love the Calliou app. I have the others and LOVE them!
I also follow Night and Day on twitter and Facebook
Janice M
October 4, 2011 at 3:00 amI’d love to have Caillou’s World for my daughter. I got her My Very First App on the iPad and she loves it! And I love it, too, because she’s learning while playing. 🙂
twitter name: jme_m
Tania Willis
October 4, 2011 at 4:51 amTweeted & followed
Would love Peekaboo Barn.
hanks Gingerbread x
Maya
October 4, 2011 at 7:04 amFollowing @nightdaystudios
Would like Caillou’s World
Retweeted @Malkhadra
Allie
October 4, 2011 at 4:25 pmWould love the Busytown App or Caillou
Amanda
October 5, 2011 at 3:59 amAlready a follower on Twitter (@TheiMum). I’d love to win the Caillou app for my boys. 🙂
Amanda
October 5, 2011 at 3:59 amOh and retweeted!
Grace
October 5, 2011 at 6:25 amAlready following @nightdaystudios on Twitter. Retweeted @GraceShirley2. Would like to win any of the apps =)
James Woodcock
October 6, 2011 at 11:23 amHi, Great giveaway thanks. If I win I would love Peekaboo Barn. I am following you on Twitter and have Tweeted your competition from @slovenlyjimmy. Thanks.
sue willshee
October 7, 2011 at 6:05 pmFollowing on twitter. I’d love Peekaboo Barn if I win please 🙂 @piperanddaisy
sue willshee
October 7, 2011 at 6:05 pmHave retweeted @piperanddaisy
Catherine McAlinden
October 7, 2011 at 8:52 pmI would love to win Peekaboo barn for my 2 year old!
@CMcAlin
Petra Hora
October 8, 2011 at 10:44 amHello, I am following and I would like Calliou app
Jenifer-Mary Pettitt
October 8, 2011 at 5:54 pmI would love to win Peekaboo barn for our little Ruby. It would make an ideal Xmas present for her & would answer my dilemma of choosing a present!!!
Becky Downey
October 8, 2011 at 7:53 pmFollowing on twitter. Would love Busytown. My son loves it!
Natalie Holland
October 8, 2011 at 9:06 pmFollowing on twitter @fluffyblueberry
I’d like Caillou’s World please 🙂
I tweeted your giveaway – @fluffyblueberry
Thank you 🙂
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