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Carissa's App Picks for Kids

High-quality apps you can feel good about using with your child.

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Reviewed on 7/31/23

With all of the hype about the recent Barbie movie, why not try out a Barbie coloring app?  In the free version of this app, users can color a limited number of Barbie illustrations (including a Barbie with an artificial leg and vitiligo). There's a wide variety of colors, tints and shades as...

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Reviewed on 11/11/14

This app should really be labeled "all ages" because it has so many  different options to explore on so many different levels.  Babies will be entertained by the kaleidoscopic swirls, toddlers will love the opportunities to create swirls of color using the slightest of touches, older kids will...

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Age group: Baby/toddler
Topics: Art, Math, Science
Reviewed on 11/5/14

Kids learn about temperature, seasons and weather of all kinds in this weather app from marco polo.  Choose from three different characters to place into the environment, then make sure they're wearing the proper clothes and accessories for the temperature you've chosen or they'll get very...

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Age group: Preschool, Grades K-2
Reviewed on 10/31/14

A classic picture book that works well in the app form.  The developer has also added some additional features including several narrator options (one is even a sung version!) or a read-it-myself option.

Age group: Baby/toddler, Preschool
Reviewed on 10/31/14

Play with the pigeon that everyone loves! Write your own story about him, draw with him.... this app has lots of fun things to do! Big fans should also check out the Mo on the Go app.

Age group: Preschool, Grades K-2
Reviewed on 10/31/14

(By Herve Tullet) The print book is almost an app already. This app incorporates new games not in the book, taking it just a step or two further. Perfect.  Note: this app may not work on newer iPads.

Age group: Preschool

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