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BabyFirst Encyclopedia – BabyFirst Games

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BabyFirst Encyclopedia

BabyFirst Games



Genre: Education



Release Date: December 13, 2011


? BestAppsForKids.com
“I suggest adding it to your iPhone without any hesitation!”

? AppsForHomeSchooling.com
“If you have toddlers, check it out!”, 5/5 stars

? iKidApps.com
“Is your child at the tender age of 10 months to 3 years old? Then the BabyFirst Encyclopedia app is perfect for him or her.”

? TechInSpecialed.com
“I think this is a great app that babies, toddlers and even older children will enjoy.”

Highlights:

- 6 learning categories
- 100+ colorful images
- Each image is voiced
- Art category featuring art by Klimt, Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, etc.
- Controls developed specifically for the fingers of babies and toddlers

Categories:

- The Zoo
- Transportation
- The Farm
- Underwater World
- Harvest
- Bonus Pack: Art

BabyFirst Games is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.

Recommended Ages: 10m+, 1-3

Categories: Environment, Reading, Sight Words, Art, Games, Card, Educational

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Lingibli – Lingibli s.r.o.

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Lingibli

Lingibli s.r.o.



Genre: Education



Release Date: December 07, 2011


Start learning a new language just by walking around your home or office.
50 % of all conversation is based on 100 words. With Lingibli you can learn them and understand a language in no time!
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Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Slovak, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish.
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LEARN AT HOME: Label things in your home or office and learn easily with the Lingibli App.

FEEL SECURE ABROAD: Have the most important phrases with you.

PLAY WORD GAMES WITH A CHILD: Let a child search for words around your home.
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LINGIBLI FEATURES

- LEARN 100 WORDS THAT MAKE UP 50 % OF ALL CONVERSATION IN A LANGUAGE. These 100 words are included in the Lingibli phrases and the sentences. The 100 words are based on the research of Tony Buzan, inventor of the famous mind mapping technique.

- SCAN THE QR CODE. Hear the new words correctly pronounced and feel free to repeat them out loud.

- LEARN WITH MULTIPLE SENSES. You learn faster when listening, reading and moving at the same time.

- GET 100 USEFUL PHRASES FOR CONVERSATION SORTED BY TOPIC: Basic Talking, Numbers, Traveling, Shopping & Money, Eating & Drinking, Emotions, Getting Help…

- GET 100 SENTENCES TO BUILD UP YOUR VOCABULARY. With each word you get 5 sentences to understand how the word is used.

- HEAR THE PRONUNCIATION OF ALL 200 WORDS, PHRASES AND SENTENCES in the App with just one click.
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Lingibli – Start Learning a New Language!

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Alice in Wonderland – Alcalambra

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Alice in Wonderland Audiobook

Alcalambra



Genre: Books



Release Date: January 20, 2012


The Alcalambra Alice in Wonderland digital book is a new edition of the famous novel by Lewis Carroll, “splendidly dressed” by the Italian artist Alberto Geneletti. The digital book offers both audio reading by a crew of talented dramatic artists and interactive gaming. The app can be purchased once and used both on the iPad and on the iPhone/iPod. Visualization is optimized to offer the best user experience on all devices, supporting different orientations.
The audio reading is ideal for entertaining the whole familiy during a long journey by car, to listen to on the ipod while biking or doing the houseworks, and even before getting to sleep, relaxing on the sofa or in bed.
The reader can navigate through the wonderful pictures of the artist, read the book directly with no audio, follow the audio reading through the paragraph highlight facility and seek the audio reading from one paragraph to another by simply clicking on the text to be read.
Reading can be still more confortable by adapting the font size and the app skin to different tastes, needs and light conditions.
In addition to the story, the book offers additional entertainment in the games section, where the reader can solve puzzles with different levels of difficulty and play with Alice look, dressing Alice as the White Rabbit, as the Hatter, as a pirate, as a cheerleader and more.
The Alcalambra Alice in Wonderland digital book is a must for all Alice's lovers.

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Playtales Bookstore for Children’s Interactive Picture Books – Genera Kids

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Playtales Bookstore for Children’s Interactive Picture Books

Genera Kids



Genre: Books



Release Date: February 02, 2012


? Listen ? Read ? Play ? Learn ?
More than 1,000,000 families across the world are reading and playing with BOOKS and GAMES from the PlayTales Bookstore.

We love reading, we love pictures, we love games and we love familiar faces! PlayTales offers interactive books: traditional and classic, popular and new, for toddlers and beginning readers that will engage them in books and stories once again.

THERE’S SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM – PlayTales Bookstore makes it easy for you or your kids to choose and download books.
? Demo what’s new and noteworthy BEFORE you buy.
? Choose from a catalog of 90+ stories for boys and girls ages 1-8+.
? See what’s popular and rate the stories yourself.
? Read and play with new stories every week!

OUR GAMES ARE INSIDE THE STORIES – PlayTales books are designed to reinforce children’s reading skills and include dynamic play experiences.
? Mazes
? Connect the Dots
? Simon Says
? Coloring
? Find the Difference
? Word Search
? Puzzles
? Find the hidden image
? Drawing
? Matching Pairs
? Learn and Play Songs

GREAT STORIES FOR FAMILIES OF ANY LANGUAGE – PlayTales Bookstore crosses borders and thresholds reaching out to families around the world.
? English
? Spanish
? French
? German
? Italian
? Chinese
? Japanese

COMMUNITIES FOR FAMILIES – Log onto our Facebook page or Twitter to see what’s happening in the PlayTales community.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlayTales
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PlayTales

Contact the PlayTales team at the following email: info@myplaytales.com. Or visit our web page if you prefer: www.myplaytales.com.

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Learn Portuguese – MindSnacks – MindSnacks

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Learn Portuguese – MindSnacks

MindSnacks



Genre: Education



Release Date: December 20, 2011


MindSnacks is one of the best educational apps of the year.
- Apple (Rewind 2011)

**MindSnacks Portuguese includes a free level for your enjoyment! If you like the game, you can upgrade to get all 50 levels**

MindSnacks Portuguese is a one-of-a-kind language learning game.

It's the most enjoyable and exciting way to learn Portuguese!

MindSnacks features six exciting games designed to build essential vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and conversation skills.

Make your way through 50 levels of language content, playing games and completing fun challenges as you go. Every level features up to 25 Portuguese words and phrases, each including pictures and matching audio clips from a native Portuguese-speaker. The app also includes a unique learning algorithm that uses proven methods of memorization training to make sure you don't forget the material you learn as you progress through the app.

Great for people just starting out with Portuguese as well as beginner and intermediate learners!

Features:
• Six unique mini-games
• 50 Portuguese lessons designed by top-notch Ivy League instructors (upgrade required for all 50 levels)
• 1400+ words and phrases to master
• 1400+ native Portuguese-speaker audio clips
• Growing library of images to serve as a visual learning aid
• Personalized learning algorithms to maximize memorization and retention
• 24 fun challenges to keep you motivated!

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So what's so great about MindSnacks Portuguese?

1) MindSnacks offers an innovative way to learn Portuguese while playing a series of fun mini-games. Each game focuses on teaching a specific aspect of learning a new language, creating a well-rounded learning experience that goes far beyond just learning basic vocabulary. Watch your character grow in intelligence as you earn points, complete challenges, and “level up” to your next lesson. The in-game challenges, points, and rewards within the app are designed to keep you motivated like no other language program out there! Also you can invite friends directly from within the app so you can compare scores and performance with your friends and classmates!

2) MindSnacks is loaded with content, featuring 50 full lessons and over 1,400 words & phrases, all with matching audio clips from a native Portuguese speaker to help you form correct pronunciation! The content ranges from very basic beginner for those with no previous Portuguese knowledge, to useful vocabulary and dialogue that even intermediate-level speakers will benefit from.

3) A unique learning algorithm using proven methods in the fields of memory and optimal learning patterns is included within the mini-games to enhance your learning even further. The algorithm is designed to continuously reinforce material from past lessons that may be tougher to retain as you progress through new material, and adapts to your individual performance and needs by focusing more on words that you have difficulty with and less on those that you don't.

MindSnacks is the most enjoyable and exciting way to learn Portuguese! Get started with MindSnacks Portuguese now!

For more information or support, please contact us at support@mindsnacks.com

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Magic: The Gathering Toolbox – Wizards of the Coast

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Magic: The Gathering Toolbox

Wizards of the Coast



Genre: Entertainment



Release Date: January 31, 2012


The only official Magic: The Gathering app – track game state, search cards, build decks, read articles, learn about events, and more!

Wizards of the Coast presents Magic: The Gathering Toolbox, an application for your mobile device that gives you tools to support your live Magic: The Gathering games. Much more than a life counter, it also lets you build decks, research strategies, and find events in your local Magic community – everything you need to work on your game outside of the game.

Life Tracker

It’s quick and easy to get started playing a game of Magic: The Gathering with Magic: The Gathering Toolbox – just load up the Life Tracker and go! The app comes with premade settings for a host of play styles including tournaments and Commander games, and you can create your own custom game settings for whatever setup you normally use in your games of Magic. In addition to life, you can track poison counters, mana pool, Commander damage, and other game information. Magic Toolbox tracks play with up to six players (eight players on iPad). Save profile information – including life tracker background, avatar picture, and other information – for your friends so it’s easy to set up from game to game for your play group!

Randomizer

Need to flip a coin or roll a die? Magic: The Gathering Toolbox has you covered. It’s also easy to determine which player chooses play or draw.

Card Search

The power of Gatherer card look-up at your fingertips. You can search and filter all 10,000+ Magic cards, with some of Gatherer’s advanced search features included in the app. New card sets are delivered to the app when magicthegathering.com‘s Gatherer updates!

Deck Builder

Build your own decklists, see sample hands and statistics, tweak and edit decks, and show your creations to your friends. It’s easy to make a new brew for Friday Night Magic, build around your new favorite Commander, or any other deck inspiration that strikes you and then share via email or on Facebook. When the app launches, you can build decks with every card for free. As new card sets get released, you can pay a small fee to update the deck builder with the latest content.

Article Reader

Get content from the official Daily MTG website delivered daily to your device. You can also add other RSS feeds so you can stay on top of your favorite websites.

Event Calendar and Store Locator

Looking for an event to play in? The most popular Magic events come preloaded in the app, and you can select specific events to move into your calendar. Head to the Store Locator link to find your local game store and see what events they have waiting for you!

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Amazing Daily Horoscope Free edition – Double A Games & Apps

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Amazing Daily Horoscope Free edition

Double A Games & Apps



Genre: Books



Release Date: January 27, 2012


Daily horoscope free edition is a easy to use application, you can get your daily horoscope direct to your iphone for free.

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Little Matchups – The Matching Game for Toddlers – GrasshopperApps.com

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Little Matchups – The Matching Game for Toddlers

GrasshopperApps.com



Genre: Education



Release Date: January 19, 2012


????? The only FULLY customizable matching app of its kind!

A fun new matching game to learn about animals, fruits, vegetables and more.

Approved by parents, teachers, and kids the world over.

Little Matchups is an exciting interactive matching game that helps your child rapidly learn how to recognize and identify concepts such as

- whole vs cut fruits
- whole vs. cut vegetables
- animals (e.g. white dog and black dog)
- my home (e.g. same items but different pictures)

The interface is so easy to use that even a 9 month old baby will delight in moving their first letters around the page. Ideal for ages 0 to 4.

If your little one loves learning and playing games, then the Little Matchups will become one of their most treasured apps.

Features:
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? Add your own voice – now your toddler can learn everything in mommy's or daddy's voice
? Audio hints – turn audio hints where the items is read out loud on touch on or off
? Uses real, crisp professional images that are carefully handpicked and crafted vs. cartoonish illustrations
? Fun & engaging voice artist keeps kids engaged
? Multi-sensory learning tool – combining seeing, hearing, and tactile feedback
? Multi-language support – since you can edit all existing items and sounds so you can record everything in your native tongue

Customization:
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? Record your own voice – you can record everything in your own voice
? Min. number of items – You decide the min. number of items to show per page
? Max. number of items – You decide the max. number of items to show per page
? Create your own matching games – want to help your little one grow and learn? No problem, just create your own matching games.
? Customize items – every item is fully customizable (text, audio, and image). You can also add your own matching pairs
? Customize game sounds – can even customize the game and success sounds so that your little one hears your words of appreciation

Heroic Support

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Heroic Support is not just what we do. It's really what makes us, well, us. It's that drive to make a difference in your life – no matter how big or small. Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning.

Have questions? We are here to help. Email us at support@grasshopperapps.com

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Alien Buddies – Artgig Studio

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Alien Buddies

Artgig Studio



Genre: Education



Release Date: January 18, 2012


? FREE For 24 HRS EST FRIDAY 1/27 (norm $1.99) ?

? Acclaimed Early Learning App For Kids Ages 3-7, All New Puzzle Game Just Added!

??? With simple menu navigation, great auditory feedback, and fantastic visuals, this app is a must have for preschool teachers and parents – iAppsForTeachers

??? There are many flexible options and levels built into Alien Buddies that make it a great app choice for a wide range of abilities – Apps For Homeschooling

??? I bet your kids will have fun playing and have no idea they are learning – The iMum

The Alien Buddies iPhone/iPad app is designed with a variety of games and play modes to suit a range of ages from Preschool to Kindergarten. The games include:

Matching: color, shape, letter and number recognition (audio and visual modes)

Puzzle: problem solving, shape recognition

Dot to Dot: sequential counting, fine motor skills

Stickers: creative free play, fine motor skills (over 40 stickers and 8 landscapes)

In the visual and audio Matching games, the cast of cute and quirky characters will lead your child on an engaging journey to reinforce fundamental skills: recognizing colors, shapes, numbers and uppercase and lowercase letters.

The Puzzle game can be played with 4, 6, or 8 pieces providing levelled shape recognition and manipulation while developing reasoning and problem solving skills for younger and older kids.

The Dot to Dot game reinforces sequential counting with audio feedback and helps develop fine motor skills as your child completes each picture.

The Stickers activity builds learning confidence as kids are rewarded with stickers to create their own alien worlds.

The game designers at Artgig Apps come from a background of educational software development and we put lots of TLC into every detail of each app we create to ensure a fun and engaging learning experience. We include kids, parents and teachers in our app development and testing to make sure our apps are exceptional tools that kids want to use again and again.

We welcome your comments, suggestions and feedback.

For more Artgig Apps:

artgigapps.com

Thanks for trying Alien Buddies!

Artgig is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.

Recommended Ages: 1-3, 4-7
Categories: Early Learning – counting, numbers, colors, shapes, matching, letters

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Zombie Battle – Zentertain Ltd.

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Zombie Battle

Zentertain Ltd.



Genre: Games



Release Date: January 23, 2012


$1.99->FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME!!
Soldier, your city is in danger! Waves of zombies are coming! They are strong, fast and hungry for brains! It's time to equip your strongest weapon to fight them! Endless zombies are coming, are you going to give up?

Tips:
- Touch screen and move your finger to shoot arrows.
- Drag and drop special attacks.
- Increase your Attack to cause more damage to zombies.
- Increase Speed to shoot faster.
- Power Attack skill could repel zombies.
- Critical Hit skill could cause double damage to zombies.
- Unlock more weapons as you enter later stages.
- Upgrade Wall Defense to increase your life point.
- Upgrade Research Center to increase Energy point, which is used to cast special attack.

? 2011 Zentertain

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