Bubble Puppy: Play and Learn for iPad - Bubble Guppies Kids Game

What it is and what you do with it: early reading and math practice with extra free-play scenes.

'Bark, Bubble Puppy' - early reading practice (6 difficulty levels, from letter to word recognition). Pop the correct bubbles (e.g. a given letter) to make Bubble Puppy bark.

'Run, Bubble Puppy' - early math practice (6 difficulty levels, numbers 1-30, basic shapes recognition). Control Bubble Puppy on a race track to pick up correct numbers or shapes.

Care for Bubble Puppy - a set of 3 free-play scenes (dress up, feeding, shower).

Play with Bubble Puppy - a free-play scene where you can use toys purchased for 'dog bones' won while playing the games.

What we liked: the concept (children learn while playing with their favorite characters). Original graphics and animations. Dialogues, narration and spoken instructions. Sounds and sound backgrounds. Rewards system with 'dog bones' and toys. Multiple user accounts. Ease of use. Overall quality of the app.

What we didn't like: the activities could offer more variety. No option to choose and practice a particular letter or word set. The 'Run, Bubble Puppy' game can be very challenging for younger kids.

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