The Chalk Box Story, an interactive storybook for kids based on the classic tale by "Corduroy" author Don Freeman (an Auryn App)

What it is: a story (about 16 pages long) by Don Freeman with interactive elements and additional activities.

What you do with it: 2 modes of using the book:

narration on - listen to the narrated story, after each scene/sequence about a particular color use this color to fill the areas in the picture (e.g. yellow - colors the sun and the sand on the island)

narration off - just play with the crayons and color the picture

Bonus activity - simple scene with animated stickers.

What we liked: beautiful story. The coloring activity used as an integral part of the story. Excellent illustrations. Professional narration.

What we didn't like: the navigation and interaction with pages/text could be more intuitive. Coloring is limited to the preset areas (no option for 'free' drawing). We would like to have a true 'no narration' mode (for reading on your own or by a parent). The pop up windows with text instructions (spoken instructions would be a much better idea).

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