2012 Nominations: Book Apps

A Heart Pumping Adventure (Human Body Detectives)

by Heather Manley, ND

PicPocket Books

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


A Royal Little Pest

by Anita Reynolds MacArthur; illustrated by Karen Roy

PicPocket Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


A Royal Little Pest: Mine!

by Anita Reynolds MacArthur & illustrated by Karen Roy

PicPocket Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


A Whale of a Tale!: All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales

by Oceanhouse Media

Oceanhouse Media

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


A tale off the top of my head

by Séverine Vidal; Illustrator: Claire Fauché

SARL La souris qui raconte

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Alligator at Saw Grass Road – Smithsonian’s Backyard

by Oceanhouse Media

Oceanhouse Media

Nominated by: Jeff

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Animal SnApp: Farm

by Illustrator: Axel Scheffler

Nosy Crow Apps

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Another Monster at the End of This Book…Starring Grover & Elmo!

by Sesame Street

Sesame Street

Nominated by: Sheila Ruth

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Ansel and Clair: Cretaceous Dinosaurs

by Cognitive Kid, Inc.

Cognitive Kid, Inc.

Nominated by: Jennifer


B&E: Water

by BNE MEDIA PTY LTD

BNE MEDIA PTY LTD

Nominated by: static


Babel, the King

by EPIC Agency

EPIC Agency

Nominated by: Catglo

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Barefoot World Atlas

by Touch Press

Barefoot Books

Nominated by: Nichole

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver | Cathy Potter


Barnyard Dance – Boynton

by Loud Crow Interactive Inc.

Loud Crow Interactive

Nominated by: Terry Doherty

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Bats! Furry Fliers of the Night

by Bookerella

Story Worldwide

Nominated by: Cathy Potter

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver | Mary Ann Scheuer


Big Little Brother

by Kevin Kling; Illustrator: Chris Monroe

Borealis Books

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Bizzy Bear Builds a House

by Nosy Crow

Nosy Crow Apps

Nominated by: Travis Jonker

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Brian Cox’s Wonders of the Universe

by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

HarperCollins

Nominated by: Janssen Bradshaw


Brush of Truth

by Julie Landry Laviolette

Story Bayou

Publisher/ Author Submission


Builda the Re-Bicycler

by Midlandia Press

Midlandia Press

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver | Cathy Potter


Chopsticks Novel

by Penguin Group USA

Penguin USA

Nominated by: Allison


Clara Button and the Magical Hat Day

by MAPP Editions Ltd

MAPP Editions

Nominated by: Lizjonesbooks

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Cool to be Clever: Edson Hendricks

by Agio Studios

Agio Studios

Nominated by: OMum22

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Dancin’ Feet

by Scott Emans; Illustrators: Romney Caswell/Jeff Liu

JibJab, Jr.

Publisher/ Author Submission


Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!

by Disney

Disney Press

Nominated by: Sara Bryce

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Don’t Open Before Christmas

by Crab Hill Press LLC

Crab Hill Press LLC

Nominated by: D.M. Cunningham


Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book

by Oceanhouse Media

Oceanhouse Media

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Dragon Brush

by Small Planet Digital

Small Planet Digital

Nominated by: Aurora Celeste


Elfishki and The Performance in the Fountain

by kidsiphoneapps.net

kidsiphoneapps.net

Nominated by: PavKo


Elfishki and The Unwelcome Guest

by Elvira Baryakina; Illustrators: Svetlana Mkrushina, Andrey Seleznyov, Andrey Kolodkin

kidsiphoneapps.net

Publisher/ Author Submission


Even Monsters Get Sick

by Busy Bee Studios

Busy Bee Studios

Nominated by: Deb Nance at Readerbuzz


Flip: Interactive Storybook

by Jill Hackett

Grids Interactive

Nominated by: Julie Hedlund

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Frankenstein, for iPad and iPhone

by Profile Books

Profile Books

Nominated by: Michael Scotto


Gone Wishing – Interactive Storybook

by Fi Production

Fi Production

Nominated by: Carisa Kluver

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Goodnight Safari

by Polk Street Press

Polk Street Press

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Harry and the Haunted House

by Wanderful, Inc.

Wanderful, Inc.

Nominated by: E. LeBris


Heaven Is For Real For Kids App

by Todd And Sonja Burpo

Tommy Nelson

Publisher/ Author Submission


If I Ran the Zoo – Dr. Seuss

by Oceanhouse Media

Oceanhouse Media

Nominated by: Melissa Wiley

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Isopod: The Roly Poly Science Game

by Xylem and Phloem LLC

Xylem and Phloem LLC

Nominated by: Pink Me


It Is Almost Time

by Debbie Bernstein LaCroix; illustrated by Sarah Chalek

Kane/Miller Book Pub

Nominated by: Shawn K


Leah & The Owl

by Playtend Apps LLP

Playtend Apps LLP

Nominated by: Vince


Leonard

by Ink Robin, Inc

Ink Robin, Inc.

Nominated by: John Schumacher

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver | Mary Ann Scheuer


Magnus the Magnetic Dog

by Julian Damy

Julian Damy

Nominated by: iLuvBooks

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Middle School Confidential 2: Real Friends vs. the Other Kind

by Annie Fox, M.Ed.; Illustrated by Matt Kindt

Electric Eggplant

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Mog the Forgetful Cat

by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Bold Creative

Nominated by: readitdaddy


Moomin, Mymble and Little My

by Spinfy

Spinfy

Nominated by: Helen Dineen (CAppTivated Kids)

Reviewed by: Cathy Potter


Mr. Sandman

by hocusbookus

hocusbookus

Nominated by: Eveleen


National Geographic Adventure Presents The Greatest Stories Ever Told

by National Geographic Society

National Geographic Children’s Books

Nominated by: Mary Ann Scheuer


Nora’s Crabby Day

by Jan & Todd Graveline

PicPocket Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


Numberlys

by Moonbot Studios LA, LLC

Moonbot Studios LA

Nominated by: aquafortis

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Otter on His Own – Smithsonian Oceanic Collection

by Oceanhouse Media

Oceanhouse Media

Nominated by: Lalitha

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver | Lalitha


Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef

by Dawn Publications

Dawn Publications

Nominated by: Kiera Parrott


Peekaboo Trick or Treat with Ed Emberley

by Night & Day Studios, Inc.

Night & Day Studios

Nominated by: Jonemac


Peep’s Spring Surprise

by Written and illustrated by Jamie Stevens

InteractBooks LLC

Publisher/ Author Submission


Pete’s Robot

by Heartdrive Media LLC

Heartdrive Media LLC

Nominated by: Gina Ruiz

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Piccadilly’s Circus

by Ink Robin, Inc

Ink Robin, Inc.

Nominated by: Jackie Parker


Planes – Byron Barton

by Oceanhouse Media

Oceanhouse Media

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Rockin Three Billy Goats

by The Story Connection

The Story Connection

Nominated by: Debbie – Styling Librarian


Rounds: Franklin Frog

by Nosy Crow

Nosy Crow Apps

Nominated by: Danielle Smith

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver | Helen Dineen (CAppTivated Kids)


Saffy Looks for Rain

by Paola Opal

Simply Read Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


Sally Goes to the Beach

by Trajectory, Inc.

Trajectory, Inc.

Nominated by: Joanna

Reviewed by: Lalitha


Sheldon’s Adventure

by Nick Nebelsky and Dr. Mike Perko, Phd (co-writers and co-creators); Nick Nebelsky illustrator

Intense Media

Publisher/ Author Submission


Smarty Britches: Nouns

by Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

Nominated by: Katie

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Sneaky Sam

by Sneaky Sam Productions

Sneaky Sam Productions

Nominated by: chase021

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


The Artifacts

by Slap Happy Larry

Slap Happy Larry

Nominated by: T.S. Davis

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver | Pink Me


The Barnyard Band

by Scott Emmon; Illustrator: Joey Chou

JibJab, Jr.

Publisher/ Author Submission


The Froobles

by Ella Davis

Top That! Publishing

Publisher/ Author Submission


The Gift: An Interactive Storybook

by Persian Cat Press

Persian Cat Press

Nominated by: Gill Robins

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


The Grumble Noise

by Erik X. Raj

Erik X. Raj

Nominated by: 4tolove


The House that Went on Strike

by Jumping Pages, Inc.

Jumping Pages, Inc.

Nominated by: Julie

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


The Land of Me: Story Time

by Penguin Books

Made in Me

Nominated by: Renee La Tulippe

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


The Little Girl Who Could Fly

by zuuka GmbH (copyright 2012 YellowPixie)

zuuka GmbH

Nominated by: Perogyo


The Magnificent Travelling Palace- An interactive animated story book for children 3D

by PlaneTree Family Productions

PlaneTree Family Productions

Nominated by: Mary M

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


The Pirate Koostoe

by Midlandia Press

Midlandia Press

Nominated by: Joe


The Prisoner of Carrot Castle

by Chris Pedersen, Illustrated by Kate Jeong

Purple Carrot Books

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


The Rooster Who Lost His Voice

by iMagine machine LLC

iMagine machine LLC

Nominated by: RLJ


The Sister Exchange

by Kevin McNamee; Illustrator/ Kir Grady

Guardian Angel Publishing

Publisher/ Author Submission


The Sun Goes to Bed

by Tami Lehman-Wilzig; Illustrated by Tamar Hochstadter

Touchoo

Publisher/ Author Submission


The Three “Little” Pigs: A Summer to Remember

by P. Kevin Horn

MoMoGan

Publisher/ Author Submission


The Voyage of Ulysses

by

Elastico Srl

Nominated by: viktorsjoberg

Reviewed by: Mary Ann Scheuer


To the farm!

by by Marga Martínez; illustrated by Vanessa Linares

Sanoen

Publisher/ Author Submission


Treasure Kai and the Seven Cities of Gold

by Treasure Bound Books

Treasure Bound Books

Nominated by: Renaye

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver


Where Do Balloons Go? An Uplifting Mystery

by by Jamie Lee Curtis, illustrated by Laura Cornell

Auryn, Inc

Nominated by: 760-839-4838

Reviewed by: Carisa Kluver | E. LeBris


Wonders of Geology An Aerial View of America’s Mountains

by Mikaya Digital

Mikaya Digital

Nominated by: Lackywanna


iPoe – The Interactive and Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection

by Play Creatividad

Play Creatividad

Nominated by: Cari's Book Blog

Reviewed by: Lalitha


The following nominated books are ineligible:

A Novel Idea

by Shawn Svacha

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Release date: June 20, 2011

Nominated by: Jolene.Haley


Alice for the iPad

by Atomic Antelope

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Release date: Apr 03, 2010

Nominated by: KHaddix


Amazon Mobile

by AMZN Mobile LLC

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: The Cybils award is for standalone book apps.

Nominated by: bynumjenny


Cargo-Bot

by Two Lives Left

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: The Cybils award is for standalone book apps. This is a game.

Nominated by: gcaserotti


Cinderella

by Nosy Crow

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: release date September 13, 2011

Nominated by: Amanda Snow


Goodreads

by Goodreads

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Cybils book apps awards are for book apps only. This app is not a book app, but rather access to a database.

Nominated by: vatrask


Green Eggs and Ham

by Oceanhouse Media

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: release date July 13, 2010. Although many updates have been made (including a record and share option and a page selector), this is still essentially the same interactive book.

Publisher/ Author Submission


How Rocket Learned to Read – by Tad Hills

by Random House Digital, Inc.

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Released Jan 20, 2011

Nominated by: JenniferP


Inspiration Dormant

by Silvia G. Guirado, David García Fores, Marta Garcia, Desiree Arancibia

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This is a book available on the iBooks store. The Cybils award is for standalone interactive book apps available within the App Store.

Publisher/ Author Submission


It’s Cool To Be Clever: The story of Edson C. Hendricks, the genius who invented the design for the Internet

by Leanne Jones

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This link is to a print book published in May 2011. A similar app has already been nominated.

Nominated by: Sherry Early


Kindle – Read Books, Magazines & More – Over 1 Million eBooks & Newspapers

by AMZN Mobile LLC

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: The Cybils award is for standalone book apps.

Nominated by: Sya


MeeGenius! Kids’ Books

by MeeGenius!

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: release date April 2, 2010

Nominated by: LM Preston


Moo, Baa, La La La! – Sandra Boynton

by Loud Crow Interactive Inc.

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Released April 20, 2011

Nominated by: Alysa Stewart


Peekaboo People starring Richard Scarry’s Busytown

by Night and Day Studios

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Release date: October 17, 2012. This year’s Cybils Awards are for books released between Oct. 16, 2011 and Oct. 15, 2012. Please submit next year.

Publisher/ Author Submission


Press Here: The App

by Chronicle Books

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: After much consideration, this app was determined to be more of a game than a book, based on watching how children interact with it.

Nominated by: Katherine Sokolowski


Reading Rainbow

by Reading Rainbow

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This is a platform for books, and not a single book app.

Nominated by: randomduck


Roxie’s Doors

by OCG Studios

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Released July 24, 2011

Nominated by: niekie


Sally, the Centipede who Loved Shoes

by Eilidh Hamilton; Illustrated by Phil Woodsford

StoryMe.Ltd

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: The Cybils award is for standalone book apps sold through the App store. This is an ebook sold through the iBook store.

Publisher/ Author Submission


The Silent History

by Ying Horowitz & Quinn LLC

Ying Horowitz & Quinn LLC

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: The entire contents of this book app will not be available to the judges, since it is being rolled out gradually. Judges must be able to evaluate the entire contents of the book.

Nominated by: bmusson


The Smurfs Hide & Seek with Brainy

by zuuka GmbH

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This is a game more than a book. The Cybils Award is for standalone interactive book apps.

Publisher/ Author Submission


Wild About Books (Irma S and James H Black Honor for Excellence in Children’s Literature (Awards))

by Judy Sierra

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: release date January 21, 2011

Nominated by: DLacks