Introduction
The next time your kids say those two words "I'm bored" you'll have something to offer them that will chase away the boredom. The PlayTales! Kids' Books app can be used on your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone and acts as a library of interactive books for kids. Because there is such a massive collection of books this app can be enjoyed by kids age one all the way to 12. This virtual bookstore has more than 200 titles, with new ones always being added.
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Step Into your Virtual Bookstore
How would you like to have a virtual bookstore specifically geared for kids age one to 12 at your fingertips? That's what the PlayTales! Kids' Books app is all about so that no matter where you may be or what you’re doing, you’ll have a selection of interactive books for kids to enjoy. These are perfect for long journeys, rainy days, and just helping to spark their imagination. Each of the stories strives to inspire, educate, and of course entertain your kids so you can always feel good about what they're reading. Because there are more than 200 titles available, with new ones always being added, you'll find classics as well as modern stories.
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The app is free to download and from there you can purchases books in the store. Books range in price from $1.99 to $2.99. The app currently has three out of five stars from users. It seems parents are a little put off by the price of the books and would like to see some sort of purchase that gives them all-inclusive access. In the latest update of the app iOS 7 is now supported.
Move through the app with ease
The Reading Experience
Where the PlayTales! Kids' Books app really excels is in its wide selection of books which is expanded upon each and every week. The way it work sis that you browse through the app and then select the books you want to purchase and you can place them on your virtual bookshelf. Once you have purchases the books you can read them offline which means kids can enjoy them anytime.
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As far as the reading experience goes, each book offers interactive features, books are available in eight different languages, and they offer three different reading modes. The reading modes are Read by Myself, Read to Me, and Autoplay. The user interface is very modern and fun, and you’ll have no problem at all browsing through the content.
New titles are added on a regular basis
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Search for a particular title or by category
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There are more than 200 titles available in the store
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Books are available to read offline
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Each book features interactive elements on every page
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There are three reading modes in each book
Cons
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Books can get pretty pricey if you start buying many
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Final Thoughts
The PlayTales! Kids’ Books app for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone means your kids will never feel bored because they have a virtual bookstore available to you. This one is simple and smooth to use and the selection of titles is impressive, to say the least.