The Little Bug 4+
Jaclyn Littman
Designed for iPad
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- $2.99
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Description
Play music with grasshoppers, make honey with honeybees, and dig tunnels with ants in this charming storybook app! The Little Bug introduces children to the diversity of backyard insects in an original story that inspires curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
The Little Bug features beautiful cut-paper illustrations, full interactivity, and original music. Designed for ages 3 and up, but adults will love it, too! Optimized for the iPad.
REVIEWS & AWARDS
10 Top Kids Apps of 2014 — USA Today
Best Pick App Award — Tech With Kids
Finalist — Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2014
"Each page of The Little Bug book app overflows with creativity. Its inviting art style, created by layering hand-painted watercolor textures, produces depth and vibrancy." —Tech With Kids
"The text, narration, illustrations, and interaction combine to make an outstanding experience for a child reading alone, and the book is full of possibilities for adults and children to interact in ways that will extend the learning and the fun." 5 stars — BestAppsForKids.com
FEATURES
+ Interactive elements on every page, like tap, tilt, and swipe.
+ Charming, original story unfolds over 28 pages.
+ Kid-friendly interface allows readers to jump to a favorite scene.
+ Read-to-Me and Read-It-Myself settings allow children to build literacy skills or follow along with the narration.
+ Over 100 interactive touch-points leave more to discover with every read-through.
+ The garden comes to life through beautiful hand-painted illustrations by Jackie Littman.
+ Original typeface is suited for young readers.
+ Enchanting original music by Joshua Cipolla creates immersive reading experience.
No rules, stress or time limits
No third-party advertising
No in-app purchases
STORY
The little bug meets many fascinating insect friends on his adventures through the garden. Each one has a wonderful talent: the grasshopper makes music, the ant digs tunnels, the bee makes honey. But what wonderful thing can the little bug do?
FOR PARENTS/TEACHERS
Little ones learn about backyard biodiversity as they meet each enchanting insect character. The simple narrative introduces nature-based vocabulary words, which are narrated aloud when tapped. This app is great for incorporating media-rich learning in the classroom, and complements insect, garden, or nature-focused lessons.
*Discussion Guide provided in parents section of the app. Printable Activity Worksheets available at thelittlebugapp.com.*
CONNECT
Visit us: www.thelittlebugapp.com
Follow us: www.twitter.com/thelittlebugapp
Like us: www.facebook.com/thelittlebugapp
What’s New
Version 2.0
64-bit support, improved graphics, compatibility fixes.
Ratings and Reviews
It’s good, but missing something really important.
I don’t understand why the words are not highlighted as the narrator reads. I dropped a star for this. Had I known this I would not have purchased. Hopefully the developer can add this component.
Great App for teachers!
Both educational and delightfully engaging, The Little Bug App is a wonderful introduction to the fascinating world of insects! In this beautifully illustrated and cleverly written interactive story, the reader accompanies the Little Bug on his quest to find his special talent.
A discussion guide and worksheets for parents and teachers, provide activities that support the Common Core standards. By story's end it Is clear that not only has The Little Bug found his special talent, but It is clear that the author/illustrator of this app has found her special talent, as well!
As a second grade teacher, I am looking forward to sharing the story of The Little Bug with my students during our insect unit.
A perfect gem to bring reading to a new generation
The artwork, text and music are in perfect harmony and evoke a peaceful garden atmosphere. The interactions will keep the most antsy child engaged, and the reading tips for parents/educators help keep us big kids engaged in this activity too! Great app!! I will be looking forward to more books like this from this talented artist/writer.
App Privacy
The developer, Jaclyn Littman, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
No Details Provided
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Information
- Seller
- Jaclyn Littman
- Size
- 42.7 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 6.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 6.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 6.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+, Made for Ages 6–8
- Copyright
- © 2014 Jaclyn Littman.
- Price
- $2.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.