App Detail » The Legend of Momotaro

App Description

**Best of 2012 by Kirkus**
**Critics' Pick by Kirkus**
**Awarded a Kirkus Star for Remarkable Merit**
**Best Apps for Kids Editor's Choice**
Join Japan’s favorite hero Momotaro on his quest to defeat the evil ogres of Onigashima!

The famous legend of Momotaro is brought to life with beautiful handcrafted illustrations, animations and narration. Ten panoramic scenes tell the classic Japanese story of an old man and an old woman who’s only wish is to have a child. The gods grant their wish in a most surprising way!

As the story of Momotaro unfolds find the hidden interactive elements in each scene to learn about the Japanese culture and language. Watch and listen as subtle animations, authentic narration and sound tell a story of bravery and friendship.

Your children will spend hours being entertained while learning about the mysteries of ancient Japan!

Great for the iPad mini.

Features:
-Beautiful Panoramic Scenes
-Hundreds of Original Illustrations
-Animations and Sounds That Bring The Story to Life
-Professionally Narrated
-Read-to-Me or Read-to-Myself
-Hidden Interactive Elements in Each Scene
-120 Animated Origami Pop-Ups Reveal Rich Interactive Details
-Interactive Language Modules with Native Pronunciation
-Draw Kanji Characters with Your Finger
-Interactive History and Cultural Modules
-Presented as a Traditional Japanese Picture Scroll – Emakimono
-Zoom In to See the Handcrafted Illustrations
-Zoom Out to See the Panoramic Scene in All of It’s Beauty

App Changes

• June 15, 2014 Initial release
• August 07, 2014 Price decrease: $5.99 -> FREE!
• August 11, 2014 Price increase: FREE! -> $5.99
• August 16, 2014 Price decrease: $5.99 -> $0.99
• August 17, 2014 Price increase: $0.99 -> $5.99
• September 27, 2014 Price decrease: $5.99 -> FREE!
• September 30, 2014 Price increase: FREE! -> $5.99
• October 13, 2014 Price decrease: $5.99 -> $1.99
• November 03, 2014 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
• November 07, 2014 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
• November 10, 2014 Price increase: FREE! -> $5.99
• November 14, 2014 Price decrease: $5.99 -> FREE!
• November 17, 2014 Price increase: FREE! -> $5.99
• January 29, 2015 Price decrease: $5.99 -> FREE!
• February 17, 2015 Price increase: FREE! -> $5.99
• March 06, 2015 Price decrease: $5.99 -> FREE!
• May 04, 2015 Price increase: FREE! -> $5.99
• May 18, 2015 Price decrease: $5.99 -> FREE!
• June 01, 2015 Price increase: FREE! -> $5.99
• September 14, 2015 Price decrease: $5.99 -> FREE!
• October 05, 2015 Price increase: FREE! -> $5.99