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    iTunes App Review: My Living Stories (& $25 iTunes Gift Card Giveaway US/CAN Ends 8/6) #MyLivingStories

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    ABOUT:

    My Living Stories apps combine beautiful artwork, narration and interactive features in an easy to use platform that is perfect for preschoolers to read along all on their own, without any help.  My Living Stories are a great solution for entertaining on-the-go or as an aid for teaching children to read at home. The apps allow for your child to read along with English narration or read the stories themselves.  Interactive sounds and animation bring stories to life.  Another great feature is the ability to record your own voice to go along with the story (this feature requires an iPhone or iPod Touch with microphone capabilities).

    My Living Story classic stories include:

    Princess & the Pea

    King Midas

    The Tortoise & the Hare,

    Little Red Riding Hood

    Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    MY THOUGHTS:

    Okay so I am no stranger to iPhone Apps as my husband has an iPhone and I have an iPod Touch.  I honestly cannot imagine not having them now, how did I survive without this little touch screen device before?  I mainly check my email, Facebook and play a few games, but the big reason I have it is for my sanity.  Yes I am a mom who lets her child play with her iPod Touch, yes it stops tantrums, keeps him quiet, and now educates him!  In the beginning he watched videos and tapped around, but now there are so many apps out there that really are helpful for children.

    I started out just downloading every app I could find for my son, but now I admit I am a little bit more selective as I want there to be some type of educational aspect to the app.  I still have some cheesy games on it (Spongebob) but I like the apps where he has to match items, letters, shapes, work on puzzles, and anything else that makes him think.  I think it is especially important in the summertime as kids can forget a lot and with Apps at least they are having fun and learning at the same time!

    Lately, my son has really started to like books.  He still only likes me to read to him before bed, but on the iPod he loves to look and listen to book Apps.  I was excited when I got the chance to review a few of the My Living Stories interactive stories as they feature both new stories and classics I grew up with!  These Apps are adorable books that have come to life.  They are super easy for kids to navigate and I really love that there is an arrow in the corner to flip the page as my 2 year old hasn’t quite grasped the page turning but can tap the arrow to go forward.  The stories are bright, colorful, and within each page is a spot you can touch where something will make a sound or move.  It is especially cute because we have read Tortoise and the Hare at home and now my sons can read it on the go without dragging books with.  It is super nice to have a good selection of books at the touch of my fingertips!  We haven’t yet recorded a story with our own voices yet, but I can’t wait to try that on my husbands iPhone as I think my sons will really get a kick out of it!  This would also be perfect for a grandparent or other loved one to record so your child can hear their voice anytime.

    BUY IT: Check out all the My Living Stories available!

    GIVEAWAY: (1) winner will receive a $25 iTunes gift card!

    WIN IT:  Leave a comment on which My Living Stories story you would check out first for the child in your life! (See list above)

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    Please leave me a comment for EACH entry and your email address if it is not in your profile for each entry that you complete above so I can accurately pick a winner. This contest ends August 6, 2010. Thanks everyone and good luck! Also, if you just put a generic comment like “I want to Win” then I will have to disqualify you. This contest is only open to US and Canadian residents and one entry per household please.  Also, you may enter the contest on multiple blogs but are only eligible to win one iTunes gift card as part of the My Living Stories contest.

    Mama’s Money Savers Disclosure:  I am participating in the My Living Stories program by Mom Central on behalf of Decode Entertainment. I received 3 free apps and a gift card as a thank you for my participation.

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    Comments

    6. CrAzY Working Mom says

      Definitely Goldilocks and the Three Bears! It’s a family favorite. 🙂 What a fun app. Hafta check this one out. 🙂

      Thanks for hosting.

      -Tisha

      Reply

    33. brian e. says

      Thanks for the giveaway…my kids have always loved the tale of The Tortoise & the Hare, so I think they would enjoy that story app.

      Reply

    52. Kathy S says

      My granddaughters love having the book Goldilocks And The Three Bears read to them, so this is the one that I would choose

      Reply

    60. Rebecca says

      My mom used to say that I was the princess in “the princess and the pea”, now I have a little princess, who loves that story too!

      Reply

    162. trishden says

      Hello, the first Living Story I would check out would be Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It’s always been a favorite of mine. Thanks for a great giveaway!

      Reply

    192. Ellie W. says

      I would choose “The Tortoise & the Hare” because I have a son & daughter! Though with my daughter pretty much any of them would be a hit! 🙂

      Reply

    238. Barbara M says

      I would check this one out first – Princess and the Pea.
      The grand daughters would love it!
      barbara.montyj at gmail dot com

      Reply

    311. Randi V. says

      I would check out Princess and the Pea. I think both of my kids would be interested in that particular story. Thanks.

      Reply

    344. Crystal F says

      I would look into the The Tortoise & the Hare for them. I love the meaning behind the story. thank you!

      Reply

    356. Nancy K says

      I would start with little red riding hood because my DD is currently doing this play in Latin, and she would love it.

      Reply

    360. Lesley says

      I let my 6 and 8 year old sons play with my Ipod Touch too. It’s such an easy way to keep them occupied, and they actually take turns pretty well. Thankfully!!

      I will check out The Tortoise and The Hare as I’m ALWAYS telling my boys that it’s always better to slow down and work steadily than it is to rush through things just to get them done!!

      Reply

    405. Keely says

      I would definitely start with the Tortoise and the Hare because I think both my kids would get a kick out of that 🙂

      Reply

    416. Sandra D says

      Goldilocks and the Three Bears has a moral that is still relivant and I like playing the Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear parts.

      Reply

    471. Shimona says

      I would definitely check out The Princess and the Pea first (gotta be a princess story for my girls!).

      shimonakatz (at) gmail (dot) com

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    483. Glenda says

      The Princess & the Pea just because it’s a remembered favorite.
      blearyblueyedjack at yahoo dot com

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    518. Rick says

      Thanks for the review. I’m definitely going to get this app for my four year old. He loves The Tortoise & the Hare.

      Reply

    554. anthy says

      I entered your Percy Jackson DVD giveaway! Also, I found out about this giveaway by being on your mailing list.
      anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com

      Reply

    556. anthy says

      I stumble’d the giveaway. I tried posting the URL and wordpress ate it, but I’m “anthy” there, too.
      anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com

      Reply

    561. anthy says

      I’d love to get Goldilocks and the Three Bears for my 2-year-old nephew. 🙂

      Thank you for the giveaway!

      anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com

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    563. Holly says

      My granddaughter is really into the Princess ideas, I would like the “Princess and the Pea” first.

      Reply

    591. Jaina's Mom says

      I think my Daughter would love the princess and the pea, I know it was one of my favorites growing up.

      Reply

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