E-readers today are more like a standard book – only in electronic form. If our goal is to strike the imagination of not only ourselves but our kids, too, then e-readers are sure to fail. Any typical novel, say from Dan Brown or John Grisham, solely rely on text to convey the message of the book. In this regard any e-reader can deliver a book. The process is simple and unimaginative. However, it is far different when in regards to children’s books.
Children’s books are empowered by pictures, designs, photographs, vivid color – imagination. What the iPad does that others cannot is bring those pictures and images to life. As an added bonus, it can render some pages into eye-popping 3-D. The iPad isn’t all about playing games and music (though that is a plus). It’s about education and stretching the minds of young readers today. With the power of iPad apps, children’s books become enhanced giving illustration upgrades and more detail, making characters come to life, and even become interactive. Without iPad apps, this would be impossible. Let’s consider some books where an iPad app takes a child’s book to the next level. The iPad’s display module and interactivity make it a perfect device for kid books.
Alice in Wonderland
Your children can see Alice grow or shrink, as she did in the novel – and the movies. You can also create some interaction between characters. This will surely get your child interested in reading early. The app involved allows for flexibility with characters but gives the reader a good understanding of where they are.
Toy Story
This interactive app taps into the full potential of the Toy Story franchise. It has the ability to not only read the story out loud, but it allows your child’s voice to be the narrator. To go even deeper, the book can turn into a color page with interactive paint and colors.
Jack and the Beanstalk
The app with this book makes it a fun adventure for children. The kids can turn it into a game, or they can choose the path they want to go within the story. This creative aspect keeps children engaged and wanting more.
Even comic books can get into the action of having apps do things that you’ve never seen before. Open a splash page with some of your favorite characters like Wolverine, Cyclops, Superman, and even Spiderman. See more features and characteristics in full detail if that is your wish.
If you dare, read Watchmen in a different light. It’s visually stunning experience.
Regardless of the children’s book, apps make it better. Not only do children get into the fun, adults do, too. It’s a win-win situation. App creation for children’s books (comic books and graphic novels included) are the wave of the future. Seeing the direction technology has taken, e-reader devices are normal. The iPad provides the best of two worlds: the standard book and a book that promotes learning. It is the definitive way to read books today and the proof is in the pudding. In the day and age of technology, enhancing our children’s imagination is essential as they will lead us into a brave new world.
Let us know what kind of app is right for your kid’s book. Your child’s imagination can run amok or it can stay stagnant. In some cases reading is like getting kids to eat vegetables. We are the avenue to help your child read better, get motivated for reading, and read more. Unfortunately we can’t get them to eat vegetables.
