4 New Apps to Entertain the Kiddos (and you...)

I have yet to see a child who isn't fascinated an iPad, smartphone, or any other colorful piece of technology, such as Kindles and Nooks.  Likely, you've discovered that it's a highly effective entertainment tool for keeping little ones occupied, but it's also a terrific, practical solution for enhancing learning.

Here are a few Comic Book Mom-friendly apps that have recently popped onto the market that we think are the bomb-diggity for learning, while still remaining wildly entertaining for your children (and of course, you, too!)

Sesame Street has teamed up with MeeGenius to launch six fanta-bulous e-books launching throughout September.  "Get Ready for School: Colors" and "Celebrate School: First Day" are now available, to soon be followed by more exciting educational titles. All are available on iOS and Android platforms and the books can be downloaded to the user's MeeGenius library for around $3.99 - $4.99.

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In anticipation of the upcoming Finding Nemo Blu-Ray DVD release, Disney Publishing Worldwide announced today two adorable new apps: "Finding Nemo: Storybook Deluxe" and the "Finding Nemo Interactive Comic." for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Finding Nemo: Storybook Deluxe ($6.99) features whale chats with Dory, ability to create underwater bubbles, and offers multiple reading modes, finger painting pages, a memory matching game, and interactive puzzles.

Finding Nemo Interactive Comic ($1.99) features concept drawings by Disney Pixar artists, a retelling of the feature film with panel by panel animation, and clips, sketches, and step-by-step drawing lessons.

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Alien Assignment (free) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch encourages problem solving and discovery by giving the user clues for a scavenger hunt for every day items to repair a spaceship.  Interactivity is great for individual or family fun.

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