App Description
Mortimer the koala bear is sure that eating cauliflower gives him bad luck. But his friend Sadie has cooked a delicious stew...with cauliflower! See the funny things that happen when Sadie tries to teach Mortimer a lesson about superstition. This brand new app has transformed a popular picture book into a multi-sensory experience.
• Read or listen to the engaging story
• See the vivid, detailed illustrations come to life
• Touch images to discover surprise animations and sounds
• Find the hidden mouse on each page
• Choose the labeled-images option for help finding every animation
• Learn what happens when you expect bad luck
FEATURES:
• Simple user interface
• Fun animations and sound effects
• Vivid, appealing art
• Options for listening or read-it-myself
• Page selectors label all “tappable” images
• Linear narrative promotes reading/listening skills
• Subtle message about superstition encourages critical thinking
EXCERPTS OF REVIEWS OF THE BOOK THE TROUBLE WITH CAULIFLOWER:
"A delightful tale about the mysterious relationship between food and fortune...” ...—Kirkus Reviews
“Children will chuckle over Mortimer’s folly, even as they recognize familiar anxieties...” ...—Booklist
“This gentle story is told with humor and creativity, and the watercolor-and-pencil cartoon illustrations extend the charming text. Kids will be taken with this title.” ...—School Library Journal
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App Changes
- June 08, 2014 Initial release
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