Caillou: My First Play by i Read With

What it is/what you do with it: interactive storybook (about 12 pages/scenes long) based on the Caillou TV series.

Listen to the story or read the story yourself. Tap characters/objects for simple interactions.

Extra features include: the option to record sounds/pronunciation for selected (highlighted) words, a sticker scene/ ('puppet theater') with the option to record you own narration and extra tips for parents on every page.

What we liked: the story. 3 version of the text/reading levels. Extra features encouraging to read and discuss the story. Professional narration. Ease of use. No distracting elements.

What we didn't like: navigation could be more intuitive. No word highlighting in the 'read to me' mode.

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