It's not always an ideal situation, but that iPhone of yours that you love so very much has a secret admirer reaching for it when you're not looking. Other times, it's the best toy you've got. What will make it even better? Inside these great apps are hours of entertainment (and education!) right at little fingertips. Here are our top picks our gamers have put to the test.
Wheels on the Bus
If you haven't already purchased apps by Duck Duck Moose you will be amazed by the amount of fun that can come out of a single app. We love Wheels on the Bus only because it's a great introduction to the world of iPhone play. Winner of the 2010 Parents' Gold Award (we can see why) it is a wacky interactive musical book of the popular children's song in which kids can spin the wheels, swish the wipers, pop the bubbles, open and shut the doors and make the cats meow. It even plays the music in a variety of instruments including a kazoo. How fun is that? $0.99 (Also available: Old MacDonald, Baa Baa Black Sheep and Itsy Bitsy Spider).
Pac-Man
I won't lie about this one - I got it for myself. But of course, I've hardly got a chance to play because when the app launches and that classic arcade music kicks in my son comes running. There is nothing new about this one - it's your favourite retro game in the palm of your hand. We've got the free Pac-Man lite, the full version is $4.99.
Little ABCs
We thought it was pretty cool when our neighbour Karen announced last week that her hubby had launched a brand new iPhone app so we had to check it out. We were very impressed with the bold graphics and super cute drawings inside Little ABCs that appeal to the both the youngest of learners and moms alike... and the fact that it was made right here in Squamish? We're in love. $0.99
This is a must-have for every young Padawan. Choose your favourite Star Wars character, unlock your Jedi powers and move your phone to produce awesome lightsaber sound effects. That's pretty much it (my son loves it - and so does his dad). $0.99
This is a great puzzle app that features moveable shapes which snap into place on top of silhouette puzzles (each puzzle contains 5-10 pieces). The light version is free, the full version includes 146 puzzles in total ranging in everything from animals to instruments to shapes to fruits and vegetables. It's also a great first app as it teaches toddlers how to get the hang of maneuvering objects on the touch screen. $0.99
If you were a Sesame Street fan growing up (weren't we all) you'll love this app starring lovable, furry old Grover in the classic restaurant scene who waits on a gentleman who unfortunately will never get a meal. Catch and count with Grover as he loads the ingredients on his tray. $2.99
Yes, you might need another phone.
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