Best Book Apps of 2012

by Peter Guttman & photographed by Peter Guttman & developed by Banzai Labs

The 230 photos—often-breathtaking, in-the-moment portraits—are accessed via pins on a world map, as a slide show or as a... Full review >

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illustrated by Luciana Navarro Powell & developed by Polk Street Press

A simple, lovely lullaby. Full review >

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developed by The Melody Book

A winning app that could easily be deemed the jazz version of The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Smooth. Full review >

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by Mary Kay Carson & developed by Bookerella and Story Worldwide

A winner: beautifully illustrated, nicely designed and solidly informative. Full review >

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illustrated by San San & developed by Looda Studio

Not particularly therapeutic, but the art and the plot are engaging—as is the translation, which is so consistently amusing... Full review >

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by Marc Gamble & illustrated by Liza Woodruff & developed by You University Apps

This well-designed odyssey truly does put the universe at viewers’ fingertips. Full review >

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by Edward Lear & illustrated by Jon Higham & developed by Tizio BV

Smooth pans of the double-screen illustrations and interactive features that are as high in child appeal as the... Full review >

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by Andrea J. Buchanan & illustrated by Alexis Seabrook

A fantastical and historical ghost story that benefits from technology and the presence of young love. (Paranormal romance.... Full review >

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by Edward Lear & illustrated by Ewa Podles & developed by NitroLab

A triumphant blend of classic literature and tablet technology. Full review >

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by Cathy Hapka & developed by Bookerella and Story Worldwide

Well-used technology paired nicely with solid characters make this a promising series opener. Full review >

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by Graham Nunn & illustrated by Graham Nunn & developed by Wasabi Productions

Clean, simple, seamless—just right for the nursery-school set or children with special needs. Full review >

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developed by ZigZag Studio

Good-natured fun and some well-designed interactive elements distinguish this fairy-tale remake. Full review >

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by Lemniscates & developed by iLUBUC

Brief, but loaded with appeal for younger readers and pre-readers. Full review >

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by Marianne Berkes ; illustrated by Jeanette Canyon ; developed by Malachi Bazan & Dawn Publications

With a format that includes science, math, art, music and reading, it still manages to be what learning should be—fun. Full review >

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developed by Heartdrive Media

There's a sunny, boisterous sense of fun about the whole thing that's positively endearing; both robot and app have got a... Full review >

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