App Detail » Papa Gatto HD

What's New

Improved high resolution images, and timing for page swipes.

App Description

Papa Gatto, An Italian Fairy Tale
Retold and Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
PicPocket Books
Reading Level: 6-10 years

Synopsis:
Papa Gatto, An Italian Fairy Tale: Papa Gatto, trusted advisor to the prince, learns that judgment can be clouded by appearances when he hires the lovely Sophia to care for his eight tiny kittens. When Papa Gatto realizes his mistake, his home is in shambles, his kittens are neglected, and a priceless heirloom is in Sophia’s hands. Fortunately, the next helper he hires is Beatrice, whose affection for his kittens assures him that this time he has found someone he can trust. He craft Sophia, however, has other ideas....
With its surprising twist to the happily-ever-after-ending and its exquisitely detailed illustrations, this charming Italian fairy tale is sure to become a favorite of cat lovers, caretakers, and hopeless romantics everywhere.

This CLASSIC CHILDREN'S STORYBOOK app promotes EARLY LEARNING and helps your children develop READING skills by connecting the spoken audio words and sounds with the written word on the page. PicPocket Books' Learn-to-Read highlighting feature is an additional READING aid.

About this App:
PicPocket Books brings quality children’s picture book literature to digital media. Now, children can enjoy their favorites stories on-the-go, even when they do not have a physical book to read.

Parents, take notice. This App:
- Does not includes analytics.
- Does not collect or share any personal data.
- Does not contain any ads.
- Does not contain any In App Purchases.
- Does not contain Social Network Integration.
- Links to the iTunes App Store for the option to see other family-friendly, educational apps from PicPocket Books and KidsMathFun.

PicPocket Books offer a unique and new experience, combining the beauty of quality picture books with audio recordings and interactive visual text. This combination enables independent enjoyment for children regardless of reading level, subtle support for early readers, and nostalgic fun for adults.

Whether standing in a grocery line, taking a car trip, or waiting in a doctor's office, PicPocket Books provide personal, interactive story experiences. The books can be downloaded with one click or tap, and provide educational and entertainment value to children and adults alike.

Your PicPocket Book is a perfect complement to regular story time with parents or grandparents, and a gentle alternative to flashy, fast-paced digital media time. 

Benefits and Features:
- High fidelity, full-color illustrations that stay true to the original print book.
- Interactive audio “hot spots” - touch the kittens to hear their sounds!
- High quality audio recording.
- Turn pages with an easy swipe
- Stories downloadable directly to your device, anytime, anywhere, on-the-go.
- Buy it once, play it as many times as you want.
- Patent-pending technology.


Language: English

Requirements: iPad

To see more titles by Ruth Sanderson or to purchase a print version of Papa Gatto, An Italian Fairy Tale, please visit www.goldenwoodstudio.com

PicPocket Books is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.
Recommended Ages: 4-7, 8-10, 10+
Categories: BOOKS, CLASSICS, READING

App Changes

• July 21, 2011 Initial release
• January 21, 2012 New version 3.2
• February 08, 2012 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
• February 09, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99