Pigs have been getting a lot of bad publicity lately, but if the shows on cartoon networks are indicative of kids’ unflappable taste in characters, pigs have and will always be a favorite when it comes to books, shows and now, apps!
Oscar the Pig written by Megan Calhoun, the multi-faceted founder of Twittermoms, is a great book that talks about the transition of mom going back to work and the separation anxiety that often goes hand in hand with it. This cute children’s book is now available as an educational app, thanks to iKids iPlay.
Oscar the Pig can be read with five interactive activities. With the Oscar the Pig app, kids can rub the screen to reveal hidden pages; the book becomes a coloring book with the stroke of a little finger, which can later be sent to grandma via email; storytime can enjoyed with automatic page turns and beginning readers can read, record and replay as they grasp their new reading abilities.
The Oscar the Pig app from iKids iPlay can be downloaded from iTunes for $2.99. Be sure to check out the other cool children’s books they have available, too! The book, Oscar the Pig, is available online.