Monday, January 16, 2012

Digital Storytime review

Surf Angel
January 13, 2012
By: Carisa Kluver

An ethereal book that will bring sweet dreams ...

From the creators of the 5-Star hit, The Truly Great Noodle, we have another lovely app from Grids Interactive. This one is very different, though. It is an ethereal title about a fairy that surfs in the night sea, looking out for danger while children sleep and sea life frolic. Told in well-crafted rhymes with very light animation but no other enhancements, this is a perfect title for bringing sweet dreams after pajama storytime.

This title is solidly made and has nice settings that even allow you to record your own narration. The narration that comes with the book is nice, although a bit soft, making it difficult to hear in a noisy environment. Sound effects in the background (of ocean waves & seagulls) nicely enhance this beautifully illustrated app. The lack of interactivity makes this an ideal bedtime title, although it might be nice to add highlighting to go along with the narration, which could use a little volume boost.

Otherwise, this is a great little storybook in digital form. Surf Angel is perfectly enhanced for the storyline, with ample settings and a polished presentation. It is a favorite at bedtime in our house and provides a sense of comfort and security to children, especially those who live near the sea.

Note: All Grids Interactive titles are partnered with a charitable organization that receives a portion of the net proceeds from every download.

http://digital-storytime.com/review.php?id=463

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Corpus Christi Parish

Bonita, CA
January 12th

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Planet X TV

November 20th

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Heather and Brian Spencer

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SURF ANGEL now available as iPad app

November 17th

Surf Angel is a delightful story about the young and playful Surf Angel, who ensures a safe night's sleep to all of her ocean friends and brings children closer to the magical wonders of the sea.

For just $3.99 download SURF ANGEL and delight in the magical story, exquisite animated images and soothing ocean sounds.

Make-A-Wish Foundation receives a portion of the net proceeds from every download. Your purchase will help children to Surf Their Dreams.


http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/surf-angel/id478290133?mt=8


or
www.apple/com/iTunes
and search Surf Angel in iTunes Store

FEATURES
Record your voice as you read the story and play it back as the book narration.

Play soothing ocean sounds in extras to help your child fall gently to sleep.

Check out our "GIVING" section to learn more about our charitable partner, Make-A-Wish Foundation

*NOTE Surf Angel is a "living" book with beautiful moving images sound effects and ocean sounds. It comes to life, but does not have any touch point interactivity.

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CHAPTERS: SURF MOVIE World Premiere

Lido Theatre, Newport Beach
November 10th

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The debut film by (Irvine surfer) Jeremy Briggs and (San Diego surfer) Joey Joyce will be hitting local surf shops for the holidays.

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Heather and Joey Joyce

Carlsbad Street Fair

November 6th

Stroller Strides

La Jolla
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Baby Vie

Scripps Ranch
October 24th

SDSU Child Development Dept.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

La Jolla Shores
October 16th

Maui Ola

Maui Ola surfing day for kids with Cystic Fibrosis
La Jolla Shores
October 8th

DOLPHIN TALE movie premiere

FOX Westwood Village Theater, Los Angeles
September 17th

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Dolphin Tale
directed by Charles Martin Smith
A young boy befriends Winter, an injured bottlenose dolphin who loses her tail due to being entrapped in a crab trap in Florida. He motivates everyone around him to help save the dolphin by creating a prosthetic appendage to replace the dolphin's missing tail. A vet who rescues the mammal and brings her to the marine hospital he runs. A doctor creates a prosthetic limb for Winter.

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Heather and Harry Connick Jr.

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Heather and Cozi Zuehlsdorff

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Austin Stowell and Heather

Father’s Day Festival

Coronado Tidelands Park
June 18th

Kids On Broadway: Adventure in Literature

June 17th

Carlsbad Beach Fest

Tamarack State Beach
June 4th

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BookStar - Point Loma

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