I, Trixie, Who is Dog

By Auryn, Inc.
Price $3.99
Age 4-11 Yrs.

Based on Dean Koontz' book by the same name, this app is loaded with great features. Trixie, a very happy golden retriever (based on Mr. Koontz' real life dog), explains that not everyone can be a dog. She expounds on many non-dog creatures, mostly in terms of how their existence benefits canine life (except perhaps for skunks). Read the story on your own in Read Myself mode, or hear it read to you in Read To Me mode. Learn to pronounce words by touching them on screen to hear them spoken. Touch objects on screen to hear their name spoken and see it written. Edit mode allows you to personalize the story by coloring images, recording your own narration, even altering text. During Read To Me Mode, words are highlighted as they're spoken. The endearing story, interactive vocabulary-enhancing features, and personalization options in this beautifully illustrated storybook app make it a treasure valued and enjoyed by both parents and children.