App Description

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The globally beloved aardvark makes his digital app debut with the ARTHUR READS app series, narrated by Marc Brown, creator of Arthur. Arthur celebrates his 35th publishing anniversary and 15th year on television with 9 book apps lovingly crafted from his bestselling library. Each app is compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.

ARTHUR MEETS THE PRESIDENT: When his essay wins a contest, Arthur is invited to recite it in front of the President of the United States. But on the day of his speech, his notes are blown away! How will Arthur be able to face the crowd without them?

FOUR ways to experience the story:
► Narrated by creator Marc Brown - Word highlighting helps young readers follow along.
► Record & play back your own narration - Up to 10 full narrations. Each member of the family can record their own!
► Autoplay mode - Pages turn automatically.
► Customized - Text display and audio narration can be turned on or off at any time.

Other features:
► Coloring - Multiple pages to color with the Arthur palette. Save to Photos to share with friends.
► Puzzles - Each illustration becomes a jigsaw puzzle with both easy and hard levels.
► Illustrated Table of Contents - Instantly jump to your favorite page.
► Page Flow - Swipe forward and back to move around the illustrations in tandem with the text.
► Store with Lock - Browse for additional book apps from ARTHUR READS. Lock the store to avoid accidental purchases.

You can find the entire ARTHUR READS series on iTunes App Store.

ABOUT MARC BROWN: Marc Brown is the creator of Arthur, the beloved aardvark celebrating his 35th anniversary in publishing and 15th anniversary on television. Since 1976 more than 65 million Arthur books have been sold in the US alone. Marc Brown's newest Arthur title, ARTHUR TURNS GREEN, was published in 2011 and was an immediate New York Times bestseller. Marc Brown is also creator and executive producer of the award-winning PBS Arthur animated TV series ARTHUR and the illustrator of the New York Times #1 bestseller and hit iPad app, WILD ABOUT BOOKS.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 13, 2014 Initial release