My 3 year old has been enjoying this app so much that I havent been able to get it away from him to check it out for myself!
Ive been watching him, and he really likes playing the tea party game and being able to set the table with different things. I think he loves that he can give each setting a different colored dish and snack, because he always gives each seat a different thing. I also really like that it doesnt all have to be the same thing.
Im not sure if this would be possible, but it would be super cool to see Strawberry Shortcake & her friends have a quick tea party with the settings that you put out during the game. Or maybe you could just have the camera pan back to see them all sitting at the table, and you still click to get rid of the food.
My son also enjoys the story, and coloring pages. His favorite part about the coloring is the paint can tool, to color a whole section at one time. Its great that there are options for different paint tools, and you can even add stickers! You can also save the pictures to your photos in case you want to show off your childs artwork!
The story book automatically reads to you, and theres no way to turn that off -BUT- when its done reading to you, the page doesnt turn until you hit the arrow. You can also touch each word to hear them read individually. Also, the words light up as the story is playing, and each page is interactive.
There is a part in the story where you can change each friends dress, but when you turn the page & they get to the ball, their dresses arent what you picked out. That said, its still very fun to change their dresses in the story.
At the end of the book, there are some questions that you can use to discuss the book with your child. Thats also a nice thing to have, because it makes the app into a family activity instead of just a zoning out activity, and you dont have to come up with the questions on your own!
There is one more game, which is a spelling game. My son doesnt play that one much, since he isnt much of a speller yet, but it is very cute.
Overall, this is a wonderful app. The graphics are amazing, and it seems to have a lot of work and thought put into it. I definitely recommend this for any child (or toddler!) that likes Strawberry Shortcake, or even just books and coloring. Yes, even the boys will like this one!
You wont regret spending the money for this app!
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