Jay Bean iPad App Image Gallery

Children's books and stories are magical. Words become worlds and characters become friends. The illustrations in books serve to spark a child's imagination and open the door into worlds which make reading all the more fun. Today's children's books have evolved into interactive book apps and the reading experience has shifted a bit, but the magic behind many kids' e-books and apps is preserved when stories remain focused on plot and characters. Illustrated books whether made of paper or viewed on an iPad are a wonderful way for parents and teachers to ensure a love of reading in young children.

The Jay Bean and the Dreamers' Circus book app focuses on the importance of storytelling and uses technology to enhance the experience without overpowering it. It features a simple kid-friendly interface that allows the reader to navigate back and forth between pages, as well as jump directly to specific pages. A simple properties panel allows features such as narration, music and animated visual effects to be individually turned on and off. Effectively altering the mood of the app, from a lively, animated read-a-long for younger kids to a self-paced reading experience for older children which along with the free online lesson starters can strengthen reading comprehension.