Publisher Description
**Listed by Apple as a 'New & Noteworthy' app** **Awarded QED Seal of Approval for 'Quality, Excellence, Design' from the Digital Book World Awards, 2014** #1 iPad Book (Australia) & ranked in 153 app stores globally at launch. "Another interactive tale with a musical theme swings into young readers hearts" - Digital Storytime "The 3D type graphics as well as teaching about music are dazzling!" - AppyMall "Teachers With Apps hasn't seen kids this excited about a new app in quite some time! And they have every right to be, this app is spectacular - an absolutely adorable storybook with endearing characters." - TeachersWithApps Building on the success & scenery of Ten Giggly Gorillas, which was 1 of just 5 finalists in the kids app category at the Publishing Innovation Awards in 2013 and awarded a QED seal of approval for Quality, Excellence, Design. Gorilla Band showcases an immersive, 3D jungle-world where cute gorillas learn to play various instruments and form a band. Crafted with touch screens in mind, this story invites readers to play an active role in the narrative, delivering a sensory experience that is deeply engaging, entertaining and educational for early readers. Sure to delight and entertain for hours! Features: * Dazzling 3D world and effects * Read myself or Read to me options with text highlighting * Delay interactions option so kids enjoy the words first * Bonus studio section which helps children identify instruments by sound and name * Bonus interactions and surprises on every page * Evocative Aussie bush sound effects * 2 original soundtracks (1 upbeat and 1 for bedtime) * World class standards in family-friendliness * Parental controls * Watch our video preview here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsiFL6SU6r0 * See the Gorilla Band Dance or do the GBD here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNQAh_4iGYI Educational benefits aligned with Core Knowledge Curriculum and many Common Core Standards, including - Development of phonological awareness, recognition of rhyme and text directionality - Development of emergent literacy - Practice with fine motor coordination - Practice with gross motor coordination (Gorilla Band Dance) - Recognize instruments by sight and sound including guitar, piano, trumpet, flute, violin and drum - Stimulate imagination -------------------------------------------------- Designed for preschoolers through kindergarten (2-6 years) to enjoy with their parents, grandparents or teachers. If you like Gorilla Band, please tell your friends and support us by leaving a review --------------------------------------------------- - To share feedback or get help with any issues, please email us at support@wasabipro.com.au - Stay up to date with news of promotions and new releases - sign up or visit us at: www.wasabipro.com - Like us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/wasabipro - Follow us on Twitter @wasabipro - Add us to your circles on Google+ Wasabi Productions is a member of Parents With Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly app developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families. Privacy Policy: Wasabi apps are family-friendly. There are no advertisements, in-app purchases or private data collection. All external links are housed in a protected and dedicated parents section. You can view our privacy policy here: http://wasabipro.com.au/privacy-policy.html
Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.