The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Spring is finally here! That means it’s time to worship the Easter Bunny and to gorge on gooey-sugary goodies that were purchased “for the kids.” It’s also the perfect time to review an Easter-themed app that we’ve been enjoying in our household. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” is a storybook app about a rebellious rabbit who gets into mischief by gorging on vegetables in the forbidden garden of Mr. McGregor. The story is based on the classic tale written by Beatrix Potter and it is illustrated by Curtis Wager-Smith. There are several qualities that make this application a worthwhile purchase. First, the story is a timeless classic with lovely vintage illustrations that translate well onto the iPhone screen. Further, the art, music, and narration are nicely orchestrated to convey a solid, quality ebook reading experience. Much like Potter’s original books, illustrations are represented in both black and white, and color. Each page first presents in black and white and as the narrator reads the story, the illustrations transition to vivid color. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” also includes an additional bonus feature; along with the storybook option, there are seek-and-find puzzles within the illustrations of each page.