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07.23.12

Cooper’s Pack launches London travel guide app for kids Book-Apps, Educational | (0)
Earlier this year, we were impressed by Cooper’s Pack New York City, a travel-guide app to New York for children, hosted by a stuffed dog. Now he's packed his bags again, this time for London. Cooper’s Pack – London Children’s Travel Guide is out for iPhone and iPad, just in time for the start of the Olympic Games. "Directed by his travel guide L.L., the two head out to explore London’s sights and discover why London is one of the world’s greatest cities." (Wait until they see the transport chaos that's likely to unfold during the Games...) Continue Reading...

Tagged: Cooper's Pack, London, Pre-School, School-Age, travel
03.26.12

Cooper’s Pack New York City app introduces kids to the Big Apple Book-Apps | (1)
This is a simply spiffing idea: a guidebook-app for iPhone and iPad designed specifically for children. Cooper's Pack New York City is based on a stuffed dog called Cooper travelling to the Big Apple to visit his teddybear friend Phinney. Cue photos of the pair exploring Central Park, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal and other landmarks in the city, with more than 500 images, maps and animations to keep things interesting. It's based on an existing print book, and aimed at 5-12 year-olds. There are 'buried bones' to find while using the app too – a neat game-like touch that should while ...

Tagged: animals, Cooper's Pack, School-Age