Duck in the Truck

Posted by Kristen Young on May 6th, 2010
iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad

“Duck in the Truck” is the latest go-to book from our virtual bookshelf (aka iPhone). It’s the silly story about a duck who gets his truck stuck in the muck, and how he finds his way out of the yucky mess. This estory was not created specifically for the iPhone, but rather it was adapted from the HarperCollins book written and illustrated by Jez Alborough. I love how the story has a Seussian rhythm and rhyme that commands the attention of my toddler and makes it a pleasure to listen to, or read aloud. As previously mentioned, the illustrations are from the original book publication so there are limitations in their translation to the iPhone format. I appreciate how interest was added through movement – by panning across the page or by showing character expressions (like the duck flapping his wings or the frog leaping up and down). My son loves to touch the different creatures to hear what they have to say – in fact, it’s his favorite part of the story. The “Duck in the Truck” is a great pick for kids just learning to read, and for parents who can appreciate a harmonious rhythm and rhyme that never seems to get old.

iPhone Screenshots

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The Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough – Animated Storybook screenshot 1 The Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough – Animated Storybook screenshot 2 The Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough – Animated Storybook screenshot 3 The Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough – Animated Storybook screenshot 4 The Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough – Animated Storybook screenshot 5
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