I, Trixie, who is Dog and More!

The good folks at Auryn, Inc. have been busy lately! Here are four new apps that they have recently released.

• Auryn HD – I, Trixie, who is dog - I, Trixie, who is dog is based on Dean Koontz’ book by the same name. Not everyone can be a dog. Some must be people. Some must be cats, or birds, or even skunks, although it’s hard to explain why anyone would want to be a skunk. But Trixie is happy, because she does get to be a dog – the best thing there is to be. The food, the belly rubs… if only she could drive, her life would be perfect! Bestselling author Dean Koontz gives readers a fun, lighthearted glimpse into the imagination of Trixie, his beloved golden retriever, whose quirky narration and irrepressible spirit will delight readers young and old. Key features include: Personalization of picture, voice and text; Children can double up as illustrators of this book app; Kids can become their own narrator or listen to their parents narrate the book; Interactivity allows kids to personalize the sentence, create new action words and sharpen their vocabulary skills; Image and word association vocabulary builder; Karaoke effect – when a word is spoken during narration then the word is highlighted; Touch a word to hear it being spoken; Three ways to read the book, (“Read to me”,”Read myself” and “Auto Play”. This is an iPad only app. Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Price: $.99 ~ See I, Trixie, who is dog in the App Store

• Miko “Double Birthday” – HD - Miko, Double Birthday is a part of the Auracle line from Auryn. The app is based on Brigitte Weninger, Stephanie Roehe’s book by the same name, illustrated by Stephanie Roehe. It is the fourth book app of the famous Miko series. It’s Miko’s birthday, and he’s as excited as can be. It’s also his friend Mimiki’s birthday, but Miko is the only one who gets any presents. Miko would like to share with him, but it isn’t so easy to find something Mimiki can play with too. How can they have fun with the toys together to make it the best double birthday ever? Key features include: Three ways to read the book (Read to Me, Read Myself and Auto Play); Image and word association vocabulary builder – when an image is touched the associated word is spoken and the written word displayed; Karaoke effect – when a word is spoken during narration then the word is highlighted; Touch a word to hear it being spoken. This is an iPad only app. Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Price: $.99 ~ See Miko “Double Birthday”-HD in the App Store
• Auracle – God’s Little Lamb - God’s Little Lamb is a part of the Auracle line from Auryn Inc. and is based on Leslie Ann Clark’s book by the same name. Meet Newton, a little lamb who loves learning about God and playing with his friends. His adventures will inspire your little ones to know their Heavenly Father better. Ages 2-6. Key features include: Personalization of voice and text; Kids can become their own narrator or listen to their parents narrate the book; Interactivity allows kids to personalize the sentence, create new action words and sharpen their vocabulary skills; Image and word association vocabulary builder; Karaoke effect; Touch a word to hear it being spoken. Three ways to read the book: (“Read to me”, “Read myself” and “Auto Play”. Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Price: $.99 ~ See God’s Little Lamb in the App Store
• Auracle – Fruits for Little Lamb - Fruits for Little Lamb is a part of the Auracle line from Auryn Inc. and is based on Leslie Ann Clark’s book by the same name. Through a combination of Scripture and heartwarming illustrations, children will love learning the fruits of the Spirit along with Newton and his friends. Ages 2-6. Key features include: Personalization of voice and text; Kids can become their own narrator or listen to their parents narrate the book; Interactivity allows kids to personalize the sentence, create new action words and sharpen their vocabulary skills; Image and word association vocabulary builder; Karaoke effect; Touch a word to hear it being spoken. Three ways to read the book: (“Read to me”, “Read myself” and “Auto Play”. Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Price: $99 ~ See Fruits for Little Lamb in the App Store

Disclosure: I have not personally tried any of the above apps & descriptions come from the developers.