What's New

- updated to latest codebase for better compatibility
- bug fixes

App Description

Come along on an exciting adventure to the west coast of Peru where the Humboldt Penguin family teachers Baby Penguin how to survive. Explore pictures, learn new vocabulary, and personalize the story with your own narration. As Penguin grows older, he must learn to swim by himself. Will Penguin be safe on his own?

Explore the Story:
- ENCOURAGE literacy skills with highlighted narration
- LEARN new vocabulary with tappable words and pictures
- RECORD your own narration & share it with others
- SELECT a scene with easy-to-use navigation
- KEEP kids in the story with parental controls 

This title has been carefully reviewed by experts at the Smithsonian Institution.

Designed for children ages 3-8

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The Reviews Are In:
- Editor's Choice Award - Children's Technology Review
- Featured as "New and Noteworthy" by Apple - July
- "As an omBook this title sparkles, giving enormous value over its print counterpart." - Digital Storytime

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Official Smithsonian Institution licensed app

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • August 08, 2012 Initial release
  • January 12, 2013 New version 2.1
  • March 12, 2013 New version 2.2
  • January 21, 2014 New version 2.5
  • May 05, 2014 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
  • May 14, 2014 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • August 27, 2014 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
  • September 06, 2014 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • November 17, 2015 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
  • December 08, 2015 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • February 14, 2016 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
  • March 16, 2016 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • June 23, 2016 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
  • July 19, 2016 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • June 13, 2019 New version 2.7.2
  • August 05, 2021 New version 2.8