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The Lonely Beast ABC: Preschool Letters & Alphabet app for iPhone and iPad


4.0 ( 4800 ratings )
Education Book
Developer: James Kelleher
Free
Current version: 2.0.8, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 13 Dec 2011
App size: 92.97 Mb

Get ready to join the Beast on a rollicking alphabet adventure, learning new letters and words as you go. Play the drums, pop the bubbles, dance the robot and pick out your favourite hat & tie combo for the worlds most stylish Beast.

Award-winning Irish illustrator Chris Judge has created 26 interactive hand-drawn scenes featuring the Beast and his friends, to help kids learn the alphabet, discover new words and have heaps of fun all at the same time.

From (fully playable) musical instruments and dancing robots, to spinning bow ties and laughing monkeys, this is a very hands-on journey through the alphabet. It’s got easy, no-fuss controls, simple interactions and lots of funny stuff to keep your little one giggling while they learn.

To demonstrate our commitment to cutting edge technology, the app also includes a fully operational virtual light switch.

Features:
- Voiceover by the author of The Lonely Beast
- Packed with lots of stuff to tap and swipe
- Fully playable drums and xylophone
- Universal app: buy it once and use on all your iOS devices
- Original music by Simon Judge
- Visual and audio feedback for letters
- Optimised for retina devices
- 6 different types of hat

A child friendly app:
- Easy no-clutter navigation
- No third-party advertising
- No in-app purchases
- No social media

Watch the trailer here:
http://www.pilcrow.ie/abc

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- Featured by Apple in New & Noteworthy, Best for Ages 5 & Under, Learning Made Fun, First Words & Numbers, Apps from iPad TV Ads, Print Concepts & Letters, Apps for Kids and Preschool & Elementary

- Top 10 Education app in 52 countries

- Featured in the iPad TV commercial Together (L is for light!)

- Nominated for the Bologna Ragazzi Digital Award at the Bologna Childrens Book Fair

- Editors Choice Award, Childrens Technology Review

- “A fantastic ABC app for kids” - Boing Boing

- “A thing of great beauty ... so well designed and crafted you can feel the picture book maker behind it, and thats what makes it such a delight” - The App Puppy

- “Top of my list for favorite ABC apps … interactivity that is going to have your child wanting to play with the app over and over again” - BabyCenter

- “An instant hit” - Babyccino Kids

- “A beautiful storybook-style letter lesson, appropriate for little ones of almost any age” - Best Of The Best, Best Apps for Kids

- “A great app for introducing the letters of the alphabet with fun and ease” - Editors Favourite, AppySmarts

- “Full of character and will give your little ones the tools to learn their alphabet while showing them how fun learning can be” - The iPhone Mom

- “Brimming with character and visual wit” - Inis Magazine

- “An app which will be loved by both parents and toddlers” – Candepop

- “Polished, characterful cards with plenty of humour” – Apps Playground

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