prMac serves to enhance the visibility of press releases in the Mac world, offering Mac-centric news media distribution services as well as top-notch RSS feeds. © 2013 prMac http://prmac.com/ en-us http://prmac.com/release-id-54508.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54508.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:00:00 CST iStoryTime and Fox Consumer Products today announced that they have combined the entire Ice Age Storybook Collection into one lower price, a 44 percent savings over buying separately. The Ice Age Storybook App Collection features character audio narration and vivid imagery from the motion picture franchise. To sweeten the deal for Valentine's Day, there is an introductory 90 percent savings over buying separately for the entire collection until February 18, 2013 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. http://prmac.com/release-id-50710.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-50710.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 CST California based iStoryTime today released the Rise of the Guardians interactive storybook app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The storybook app retells the exciting story of the movie and invites readers to join forces with the legendary Guardians in this animated, narrated and interactive storybook. Auto Play, Read To Me, and Read To Myself narration options are offered and the interactive app further immerses fans into the action with two engaging activities and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-46960.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-46960.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:00:00 CST iStoryTime and Fox Consumer Products, released the Ice Age Storybook App Collection for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch just in time to experience the paleolithic adventures of Manny, Sid, Diego and the beloved herd in the latest film installment of the successful animated franchise. The Collection will engage readers on a new level, immersing them in the world of Ice Age beyond the big screen. The Ice Age Storybook App Collection features character audio narration and vivid imagery. http://prmac.com/release-id-46402.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-46402.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:28:00 CST iStoryTime and PBS KIDS today announced the launch of a new storybook app, Sid The Science Kid Read & Play, available now for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch on the App Store. Based on the animated preschool series Sid The Science Kid from The Jim Henson Company, Sid the Science Kid Read & Play is packed with two stories and several fun activities aimed at developing early science exploration. It features two storybooks, jokes, games, sing-along music videos, coloring pages and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-45795.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-45795.htm Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:00:00 CST iStoryTime today released the Madagascar 3 Movie Storybook Deluxe interactive app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Packed with fans' favorite Zoosters, the app is the perfect way to check out the action along with the movie. It also gives parents a wholesome way for kids to relive the action in storybook form. The "Afrosize Yourself" bonus feature allows fans to utilize the face tracking features of iOS 5 to make themselves look like one of the new circus crew members in real time. http://prmac.com/release-id-44373.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-44373.htm Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:00:00 CST iStoryTime today released the Madagascar Movie Storybook App Collection, which includes stories based on the feature films. Featuring genuine character audio narration and vivid images from the motion picture series, the Madagascar Movie Storybook App Collection brings together fans' favorite Zoosters onto the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Complete with all three stories, the app offers parents and their children an extraordinary reading experience. Madagascar is on sale for a limited time. http://prmac.com/release-id-44188.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-44188.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:30:00 CST California based zuuka Comics today announced that Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair Comics app, including the first issue, are now free in recognition of Father's Day. In addition, issues No. 2-6 are on sale. Based on the original classic arcade game released in 1983, the Dragon's Lair Comics app is the first-ever digital version of the comic series. Dragon's Lair Comics issue No. 1 begins the adventure with the deadly dragon Singe swearing revenge on Dirk the Daring for killing his offspring. http://prmac.com/release-id-42796.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42796.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 CST In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Month, iStoryTime announced that its Kung Fu Panda 2 storybook app is now free to download for a limited time. Available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, the Kung Fu Panda 2 storybook app is free from Wednesday, May 16 through Sunday, April 20, 2012. Featuring a digital sticker book, automatic navigation and narration as well as highlighted text, it is perfect for engaging children's creativity and encouraging them to read. http://prmac.com/release-id-42518.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42518.htm Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 CST California-based zuuka Comics announced today the launch of Issues No. 4-6 of Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair Comic series. In Issue No. 4, Dirk the Daring has one day left to save Princess Daphne from the clutches of the the deadly dragon Singe. Issue No. 5 sees Dirk going further into the Dark Kingdom. Based on the original classic arcade game released in 1983, the first-ever digital release of Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair Comic is available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. http://prmac.com/release-id-41924.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41924.htm Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 CST In recognition of National Autism Awareness Month, iStoryTime is pleased to announce that its Wee Sing & Learn ABC education app is now free to download for a limited time. Free on Apple devices, Wee Sing & Learn ABC is an entertaining and educational tool that combines original music, animated animals and musical instruments from A to Z, and read-along text to provide parents fun and creative ways to help their children learn the ABCs. http://prmac.com/release-id-41504.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41504.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:00:00 CST Parents and Children Can Now "Piratize" Themselves and Win "Pirate of the Year" - iStoryTime today released The Pirates! Band of Misfits storybook app. Available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, The Pirates! Band of Misfits movie storybook app licensed to zuuka by Sony Pictures Consumer Products is perfect for young readers. The 3-D animated family comedy from Sony Pictures Animation and Aardman will be released in theaters on April 27, 2012. http://prmac.com/release-id-41458.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41458.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:30:00 CST zuuka Comics today announces Don Bluths Dragons Lair Comic App for iOS, the first-ever digital release debuts with the original issues No. 1 through No. 6. Dragons Lair Comic issue No. 1 begins the adventure with the deadly dragon Singe swearing revenge on Dirk the Daring for killing his offspring. Based on the original classic arcade game released in 1983, the Dragons Lair Comic series is celebrating its launch by offering fans the first issue for free. http://prmac.com/release-id-40048.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-40048.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:00:00 CST iStoryTime, in partnership with HarperCollins Children's Books, today introduce their Biscuit's Birthday storybook app, the fifth addition in the Biscuit series. Biscuit's Birthday is perfect for encouraging early readers to read as it features interactive animations and sound effects on every page. Children will enjoy the story as well as activities such as a digital coloring book, memory game and puzzle. The completed coloring masterpieces can be shared with family and friends too. http://prmac.com/release-id-39373.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-39373.htm Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:00:00 CST zuuka, publishers of the iTalk and iStoryTime interactive storytelling and educational apps, along with HarperCollins Children's Books, today released the Meet Biscuit App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, the Amazon Kindle Fire and Barnes and Noble NOOK Color and NOOK Tablet. The interactive iStoryTime Biscuit book apps make learning to read fun, featuring cute animations and sound effects on every page to further engage young readers and promote improved literacy. http://prmac.com/release-id-39108.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-39108.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:00:00 CST zuuka, publishers of the iTalk and iStoryTime interactive storytelling apps, has partnered with bestselling children's brand Wee Sing to release the Wee Sing & Learn ABC App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. An entertaining and educational tool, the new Wee Sing & Learn ABC App combines original music, animated animals and musical instruments from A to Z, and read-along text to provide parents fun and creative ways to help their children learn the ABCs. http://prmac.com/release-id-39011.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-39011.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:20:00 CST zuuka, publishers of the iTalk and iStoryTime interactive storytelling apps, today released the first-ever digital version of THE SMURFS Classic Series storybooks for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch on Apple's App Store and iBookstore. The classic Smurf tales have been optimized for iOS and feature animations and sound effects on every page for a more interactive storytime experience, including the addition of recording the reader's voice for personalized narration. http://prmac.com/release-id-37420.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37420.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST zuuka, publishers of the iTalk and iStoryTime interactive storytelling apps, along with HarperCollins Children's Books, today released Biscuit's Valentine's Day for iOS, the Amazon Kindle Fire and Barnes and Noble Nook Color and Nook Tablet. Everybody loves Biscuit, and Biscuit's fans are sure to fall in love with this great holiday story. Biscuit's Valentine's Day features animations and sound effects on every page and is a sweet and warm-hearted story full of fun for children of all ages. http://prmac.com/release-id-36044.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36044.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:15:00 CST zuuka, publishers of the iTalk entertainment Apps and iStoryTime, the largest library of mobile children's book Apps, is proud to announce an amazing year of growth, including having nine of its iOS storybooks top the App Store charts in the book category in 2011 such as Kung Fu Panda 2, The Smurfs Movie Storybook and Puss In Boots Movie Storybook. Among them is also one of zuuka's original creations, Mika's Adventure. http://prmac.com/release-id-35901.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35901.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:30:00 CST zuuka, via its publishing label iStoryTime, today announced that its No. 1 book apps Puss In Boots Movie Story Book, The Smurfs Movie Storybook and Mika's Adventure are now available on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch through Apple's iBookstore. Developed from the ground up in zuuka's in-house studio, titles such as Mika's Adventure and Five Little Pumpkins feature full interactivity with animations while all include sounds, highlighted text and professional narration. http://prmac.com/release-id-35571.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35571.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:55:00 CST Zuuka is ringing the bells of joy early this year with a pre-Christmas sale of its entire 130-plus library of iStoryTime mobile children's book. All storybooks are now available for one low price. Zuuka wishes you a Merry Christmas. This includes nine No. 1 hits from 2011 as well as other popular storybooks for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, including: Puss In Boots Movie Storybook, Biscuit Gives a Gift, The Smurfs Movie Storybook, Mika's Adventure, and Kung Fu Panda 2. http://prmac.com/release-id-35420.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35420.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 CST zuuka today brings a loveable cartoon bear to life with its latest storybook Professor Bumble celebrates Christmas. Exclusively designed for the Apple iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone, Professor Bumble celebrates Christmas combines beautifully created visuals with dazzling humour, illustrative sounds, and in-app activities such as a fun seasonal puzzle. With its playful details it is just the right storybook for the holiday season and the perfect present to all children - big and small. http://prmac.com/release-id-35090.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35090.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 CST zuuka today introduces iTalk Santa, Arthur Christmas 1.0.1, their fun new entertainment app for iOS. The app features Santa and Arthur from the feature film and they are able to repeat exactly what the user says with a funny voice. Fans can have fun creating and recording videos of Santa and Arthur saying and doing just what they want them to. They can also share and save videos with their friends via Facebook, YouTube and e-mail as well as saving to their library to share anyway they'd like. http://prmac.com/release-id-34594.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-34594.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 CST Arthur Christmas is an interactive storybook app that at last reveals the incredible, never-before-seen answer to every child's question: "So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?" The answer: Santa's exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a Christmas classic - a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero: Santa's youngest son, Arthur. http://prmac.com/release-id-34226.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-34226.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:30:00 CST iStoryTime, along with HarperCollins Children's Books, today announces Biscuit Gives a Gift 1.1, their new children's digital interactive storybook for Apple's iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. With over 16 million copies in print, Biscuit Gives a Gift really brings Biscuit to life, featuring narration, animations and sounds on every page. Featuring illustrations by Pat Schories, the app is packed with additional activities such as a coloring book, digital sticker book and a new memory game. http://prmac.com/release-id-33091.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-33091.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:00:00 CST iStoryTime, the largest library of mobile children's book apps, today launched a unique and innovative Puss In Boots storybook for iPhone and iPad. The interactive story is available starting today in the Apple App Store. The book app features several in-story activities and is the only way parents and their children can get a full retelling of the film with images and audio from the movie until the DVD is released next year. http://prmac.com/release-id-32724.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-32724.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:00:00 CST Woody Sears, founder of zuuka, will speak today at the Launch 'Pad Tablet Conference about the "Tablet Revolution" and is joined by 20 of the most important tablet companies in the industry. zuuka paved the way for high quality mobile children's book apps through its iStoryTime digital publishing label with top grossing titles such as The Smurfs, How to Train Your Dragon, Transformers Mix & Match and Kung Fu Panda 2 digital storybooks. http://prmac.com/release-id-32220.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-32220.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00:00 CST Woody Sears, founder of zuuka, publishers of iStoryTime, the largest library of mobile children's book apps, spoke this week at the "Children's Publishing Goes Digital" panel as part of the Launch Frankfurt conference that kicked off the Frankfurt Book Fair. The panel was hosted by Frankfurt Academy and consisted of company executives from zuuka, Nickelodeon Global Publishing, Scholastic Media and Egmont Kids Media to discuss international licensing of digital children's content. http://prmac.com/release-id-32102.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-32102.htm Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:00:00 CST iStoryTime, along with HarperCollins Children's Books, today launched Biscuit Visits the Pumpkin Patch 1.0 for iOS. With over 16 million copies in print, this family classic now includes animations, sound effects, find-the-bone mini game, coloring book and create-a-scene digital sticker book. This move marks the first time the well-loved retriever puppy has been animated, providing a fun and interactive way to encourage reading among little readers in a fun and engaging story. http://prmac.com/release-id-31941.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-31941.htm Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:00:00 CST zuuka today announces iTalk Smurf 1.0.1 for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch. iTalk Smurf creates an opportunity for everyone to talk and look like the little blue creatures we've all come to know and love. It features Clumsy Smurf, who is able to repeat exactly what the user says with a funny and cute smurfy voice. The application also allows the user to record Clumsy's voice and save an animated 3D-like video to their photo library. Fans will be speaking Smurf in no time. http://prmac.com/release-id-29221.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-29221.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:20:00 CST iStoryTime, the largest library of mobile children's book Apps, today announces a $2 million Series A investment. The investment allows the company to quickly expand their domestic and international library of 100 plus books in 80 countries. The investment allows the company to expand distribution of the content to additional mobile platforms. The investment finalizes the merger between Santa Barbara-based FrogDogMedia and Germany's zuuka GmbH which have combined under the zuuka Group name. http://prmac.com/release-id-28655.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-28655.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:00:00 CST iStoryTime today introduces The Smurfs Movie Storybook 1.0, their new children's storybook app for iOS devices. The Smurfs storybook follows the magical little creatures Papa Smurf, Grouchy, Brainy, Clumsy, Gutsy, and Smurfette on their exciting and unimaginable journey to a faraway land called New York City. Following the original movie storyline, it gives fans a Smurfy sneak peek of exclusive images and voiceovers from the film prior to its U.S. debut on July 29, 2011. http://prmac.com/release-id-27392.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-27392.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:00:00 CST iStoryTime today launched the Transformers Dark of the Moon Mix & Match storybook available immediately on Apple's iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Fans can use their imaginations to create over 200 different reading adventures between the Heroic Autobots and Evil Decepticons before the premiere of the theatrical film directed by Michael Bay, which will release on June 29, 2011. http://prmac.com/release-id-26871.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-26871.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:41:00 CST iStoryTime, the largest library of mobile children's book applications, today launched the Zany ABC Flip Flap - Children's Book and Snugly ABC Flip Flap - Children's Book apps from the well known Esslinger publishing house that put an entertaining twist on helping children learn their ABCs and expand their vocabulary. Available for iPhone and iPad, the educational apps make learning fun with such mix and match possibilities as Knobbly Wobbly Worm and Kissable Hyperactive Tiger. http://prmac.com/release-id-25882.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-25882.htm Tue, 24 May 2011 08:00:00 CST zuuka, the world's largest publisher of mobile children's book applications, has launched the Kung Fu Panda 2 Storybook for iPhone and iPad via its publishing label iStoryTime. Following the original plot of Kung Fu Panda 2, the movie storybook also contains a bonus feature entitled Create-A-Scene which is a digital sticker book with your favorite characters from Kung Fu Panda 2. The app is the only way to get a sneak peek of images and audio from the film before its debut on May 26, 2011. http://prmac.com/release-id-25764.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-25764.htm Fri, 20 May 2011 09:49:00 CST zuuka, the world's largest publisher of mobile children's book applications through its iStoryTime label, announced that the TOON Books are now available as a free download for iPhone and iPad. Available in the Education category, TOON Books are the first high-quality comics designed for children ages four and up and include Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons, Jack and the Box and Little Mouse Gets Ready. http://prmac.com/release-id-25675.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-25675.htm Wed, 18 May 2011 08:00:00 CST zuuka, the world's largest publisher of mobile children's book applications, launched the Kung Fu Panda 2 storybook for iPhone and iPad via its publishing label iStoryTime. Following the original plot of Kung Fu Panda 2, the movie storybook also contains a bonus feature entitled Create-A-Scene which is a digital sticker book with your favorite characters from Kung Fu Panda 2. The app is the only way to get a sneak peek of images and audio from the film before its debut on May 26, 2011. http://prmac.com/release-id-24772.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-24772.htm Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:00:00 CST zuuka and its successful publishing platform iStoryTime, has been presented with the Editor's Choice Award for its app The Penguins of Madagascar: Read & Play available on iPad and iPad 2. Announced earlier last week by Children's Technology Review, the award is for the highest quality children's products in the interactive media category. Furthermore, it was recognized for being a "no fail" product, worthy of its cost, and its ability to keep children engaged for days at a time. http://prmac.com/release-id-22748.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-22748.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:10:00 CST iStoryTime, a library of narrated children's books for digital devices, today announced the launch of its latest addition to the company's vast app catalogue, The Penguins of Madagascar; The Lost Treasure of the Golden Squirrel for iPhone/iPad. iStoryTime brings the adventurous penguins from Madagascar to the convenience of the iPad in this entertaining kid's book application based on the hit show. http://prmac.com/release-id-23402.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-23402.htm Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:00:00 CST iStoryTime today announced its partnership with Yoplait Kids to offer six free children's books for a limited time on iPad and iPhone. Parents and children will now be able to enjoy snack time even more. iStoryTime books are illustrated and narrated, so children can enjoy the book even when parents are busy. iStoryTime is the perfect way for parents to entertain their children while waiting to go to dinner at a restaurant, on a long airplane or train trip or even grocery shopping. http://prmac.com/release-id-20997.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-20997.htm Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:00:00 CST California based iStoryTime and Cartoon Network Enterprises today announced a first-time partnership that will bring two of the network's biggest boy brands, Ben 10 and Bakugan, to the iPhone and iPad. Starting today, fans of Ben 10 can download their favorite characters and stories in Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Science Friction. Additional titles from Ben 10 Alien Force and Ben 10 Ultimate Alien will also be available. http://prmac.com/release-id-19770.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-19770.htm Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:30:00 CST FrogDogMedia and The Jim Henson Company today announces What Do Doozers Do? Fraggle Rock Kids' Book in the Apple App Store. Based on the award winning TV series Fraggle Rock, this book app features beautiful, classic, hand-drawn illustrations in a fun and entertaining story. Pages can be turned automatically or manually depending on the age and preference of the user. The app also includes highlighted text to help beginning readers make associations between the words they hear and see. http://prmac.com/release-id-18114.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-18114.htm Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:30:00 CST California based publisher of children's storybooks iStoryTime today announces Meet the Fraggles - Kids' Book 1.0 for the iPhone and iPad. "Meet the Fraggles- Kids' Book" is based on the international hit series "Fraggle Rock" from The Jim Henson Company. The app is narrated and features classic original artwork. The official guide to entertaining Doozers, Fraggles and Gorgs. Pages can be turned automatically or manually depending on the age and preference of the user. http://prmac.com/release-id-15867.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-15867.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:00:00 CST California based iStoryTime today announced My First Day of School 2.1 for iPad and iPhone 4, a book for preschool and kindergarten age children who are preparing for their first day of school. Just in time for school "My First Day of School" helps children overcome separation anxiety. "My First Day of School" is part of the 'Change is Strange' series by Ricki Booker, developed to help make life's changes easier for kids and their parents. http://prmac.com/release-id-15368.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-15368.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:00:00 CST California based iStoryTime today announced "Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy" their groundbreaking iPhone and iPad app for deaf children. Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy is a vivid audio-visual presentation that includes a sign-language interpretation. Simple to use and known for their creativity, illustrations, narrations and animation, iStoryTime's book apps pave the way for many cutting-edge products to assist this underserved population. http://prmac.com/release-id-14473.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-14473.htm Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:00:00 CST TOON Books today announces Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons 2.0. Parents and children can now enjoy the spunky and whimsical Silly Lilly in the Four Seasons anywhere with the convenience of an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. This app features lively narration that brings the story to life. Onscreen text and highlighted speech balloons help readers make associations between the words they hear and see. It is the closest experience to being read a book that any app can deliver. http://prmac.com/release-id-12346.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-12346.htm Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:30:00 CST California based iStoryTime announced today that it will be giving away select, full featured apps free for Earth Day. The stories that will be available for free this week on iTunes provide an educational way to inspire awareness and help adults and their children appreciate the environment. Each of these narrated stories encourages children to experience the outdoors and enjoy the wonderful things that Mother Nature has to offer. http://prmac.com/release-id-11755.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11755.htm Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:40:00 CST TOON Books is pleased to announce the release of its comics for beginning readers iPhone application. Parents and children can enjoy award-winning books anywhere with the convenience of an iPhone or iPod touch. Available now on the iPhone App Store, parents can entertain and educate children with easy-to-read comics. Kids can immerse themselves with words and images while waiting at the grocery store, restaurant or airport.