This animated children’s book was created especially for touch screen technology. Early readers are invited to play an active role in the story and are rewarded with rich interactivity - when they ‘poke’ Lazy Larry on the screen, he wakes up and comes to life. But as surprising and delightful as this is for the reader, it’s not so much fun for poor Larry and the reader learns of a better way to make him happy at the end (a special social outtake for kids). This book makes for the perfect bedtime story. Larry’s facial expressions, noises and curling up to rest are sure to delight and entertain the whole family!
- Read to me option with text highlighting
- Parental controls
- Includes bonus game, ‘Leapin’ Larry’ with an original music-score
- Aussie bush sound effects
- Movie-like 3D animation
- Original illustrations by award-winning designer Kim Neale
*Please note iPhone version does not contain all of the features listed above.
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"This is easily the highest quality kid’s book and I’ve tried out of dozens" Jack Burton, ME!
"Even after a year of reading books we could touch, the 'Larry' books still really set the standard for truly original and innovative use of the medium" Carisa Kluver, Digital Storytime
"This app is a sparkling example of children's literature for iOS...The app comes loaded with all of the things we love most in an app for children: Gorgeous artwork, simple controls, parental input, and a beautiful story. If you’re in need of a solid, well-presented and genre-changing eBook for your kids on your iPad, we highly recommend Lazy Larry Lizard and promise your little ones will love it!" Luke Patrick, theiphoneappreview.com (iPad section)
"An absolutely adorable story book app that has a calming effect, despite the entertaining antics displayed by Larry the most likeable lizard you’ll ever meet. It may be perfect for bedtime, but we here at TWA think this is a book a parent or caregiver of a toddler or a preschool teacher could be pulling off the shelfall day long! The children we worked with, of both genders, found Lazy Larry to be so loveable and endearing that we wonder how this series of Larry the Lizard eluded us for so long. From a teachers perspective it really has a lot to offer in the way of teaching emotions. It’s also great for special needs children...the latest update really made this book exemplar in the educational app book category." Teachers with Apps
"Lazy Larry Lizard was one of the books I would show people who wanted to see what I meant when I said, "The iPad is going to change the way children read books ... forever." Carisa Kluver, Digital Storytime
So well pitched in pictures and premise to its intended audience that requests for repeat encounters are near certain." Awarded a Kirkus Star, 'for books of outstanding merit'. Megan Honig, Kirkus Reviews
"Teaches the children about what is appropriate behaviour socially and physically, it encourages their emotional development positively and it is just a beautiful story for all to enjoy." Carrie Chetcuti, Director Home Road Kindergarten
"I would highly highly highly recommend these wonderful stories with fun and enjoyable animations to add to your storybook collection" Mandy Nite, Welcome to their world apps
"This little bush gem offers a wealth of beautiful illustrations, fluid animations, and fun lizard-prodding fun for youngsters." - Jon Li, Editor in Chief, TheiPhoneAppReview.com
"It's the kind of interactivity that enhances the experience of reading." Carisa Kluver, Digital Storytime
"We love it! - They are amazingly good! This is from my 8 year old grandson. After I bought one, I bought the others and wish there were more...Larry, we know you like to sleep in the sun, but we want you to star in some more books, okay?" iTunes user
"Fantastic - A wonderful story and app. Kudos to the creators of it and a must read - wonderful!" iTunes user
A former #1 Top Book App, Australian iTunes Store
Featured in Digital Storytime’s iPad Best of the Best
25 Essential Children’s Book Apps
Featured in Digital Storytime’s Top 10 iPad Books
Most Innovative Use of Interactivity