... an Apps for iPads review!

What happens when Henry the racoon goes looking for the Sylvester’s Band in this fun new iPad app? Henry is a raccoon. He is small. And he is clumsy. At any rate,  that’s what all the other animals in Firefly Forest have been telling him.  However, when Sylvester’s Band is missing and the big party is about to be cancelled, Henry the raccoon is the only one that volunteers to go find the lost band members and bring them back to Firefly Forest, so that the party, and the day may be saved!

Developed by Uncle Handsalt, a development team comprised of Morten Sandholt, a freelance designer and musician from Barcelona, Spain, and Jeppe Sandholt, an artist/animator living in Copenhagen, Sylvester’s Band is a great combination of story, fabulous illustrations and great music.

Stick with us “after the break” to see this Sylvester’s Band in action and see why the kids love it for yourself.

Sylvester the band is a nice combination of illustration, audio and interactivity. The interactive elements are subtle but fun and do not distract from the story.  You can pick leaves, adjust a microphone, pick berries off a cake, those sorts of simple activities that children enjoy looking for.  Children learn about the different musical instruments and are encouraged to explore each page by touching the world and characters on the screen.

Sylvester the Band Features:

•  35 beautifully illustrated pages.
•  Touch and turn the book to interact with the world and characters.
•  Let the English voice-over read aloud or read it yourself.
•  Pay for it once and enjoy it on both your iPad and iPhone!
•  Suitable for all children ages 2 and up.

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About Marge "MaggieB" Burkell

I have always loved all things Internet and tech related and brings to the table the ability to translate it into everyday language. Stick with me (like my social pages too) for the latest in iPad app news, reviews and tech related products.