The Fairy Tales app is a collection of 8 classical fairy tales in new 3D, interactive, pop-up book. Your little reader can read at their own pace, follow along as each story is read to them, play mini games and help their favorite characters.
I've teamed up with Fairy Tales for this post. All opinions are mine.
It's no secret that my toddler loves playing with our phones and tablets. It seems almost second nature to him, and he can navigate Apple iOS, Android, and Kindle operating systems without difficulty, so we allow him "tablet time" every few days to play with apps that we carefully select. I'm so fortunate that this blog allows me to discover new, exciting apps because I doubt I'd ever be able to find some of them with the slew of apps that are available right now. Browsing through the app store is almost overwhelming at this point. While I get several app review requests a week, some just really stand out, and Fairy Tales - 3D Interactive Pop-up Books by Better World was one of them. We are really into reading and watching fairy tales, so I thought my little guy would love this newly released app.
A look at the Fairy Tails App
Fairy Tales - 3D Interactive Pop-up Books is a collection of eight classic fairy tales in a new 3D, interactive format, that's designed for ages 5 and under. When you first open the app, you'll see the whimsical design and the Talking Tree will greet you with a message, explaining how to navigate the app. You'll see the first 4 stories displayed in the center of the screen (you can toggle over to see the other four). The eight stories include: The Princess and the Pea (FREE), Cinderella, Goldilocks and the three bears, Mother Snow, The Enormous Turnip, The Three Little Pigs, The Three Spinners, and The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids. I've heard more stories are coming soon too.
As you can see in the photo above, the first story "The Princess and the Pea" is free and the others are "locked". You'd have to purchase those by buying "coins" within the app (parents, be sure to turn off in-app purchase in your settings before handing your phone or tablet over to your child), but these purchases are "gated" with a sequence of numbers spelled out. So, you'd have to be able to read and input those numbers in that exact order to get through the gate. I'm not normally a fan of in-app purchasing ability for kids' apps, but in this case where it's to purchase additional stories, I don't mind doing so if my child really likes the app. I've purchased many apps at this point, and as long as it's reasonably priced and educational, I'm fine with it.
Getting back to the home screen - on the upper left hand side there's a "parents only area," that's gated, and on the right hand side is the number of coins you currently have. On the bottom right-hand side of the screen is a telescope avatar that leads you to the free bonus game "Star Dust" (more on this later).
When you open each book, you can choose to have the story read to you (by one of eight professional actors), or you can choose to read yourself. I love that there are two options. My toddler likes having the stories read to him, but as he grows older he'll be able to practice his reading skills by reading the stories himself.
The illustrations in the story are wonderful with bright and lively colors. The stories progress as you'd expect, but every few pages a 3D, interactive story board will appear. The characters talk to one another and your child can even click on the elements of the board to make them do things (like the trees to learn more about them, and the bells to make them toll). You can even move the angle of the 3D scene. It's really cool!
Within the "Cinderella" story, your child can even dress Cinderella's wicked stepsisters. This scene was one of my personal favorites.
Check out this quick YouTube video to see this app in action!
The other fun features of this app include the free bonus game "Star Dust" and a daily bonus where you can earn additional coins. In Star Dust, your child will rotate the given constellation until it forms an image from popular fairy tales. It's pretty easy at first since the first few scenes show you how to move the constellation, but as it progresses it gets a bit challenging. My toddler got a bit frustrated, but older kids might not have any trouble.
As I mentioned, the first story, "The Princess and the Pea" is completely free, and the other seven stories are available for purchase.
Download: Apple App Store / Google Play / Amazon App Store
What do you think?
Does your little one love playing with children's apps on your mobile devices?
Or, do you have a special device just for them?
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Fairy Tales - 3D Interactive Pop-up Books. All opinions are my own.
Lindsey G says
My girls love Fairy Tales and Princess Stories. They are getting a tablet for Christmas so I need to download them a few apps so they're ready to go - this one looks like it would be perfect for them. Thank you for sharing!
Maria Iemma says
My granddaughter will en joy playing with this app very much. The fact that it is so interactive is fantastic and a free gift?? Wow
Amber Ludwig says
This looks like such a cute app! Yay for some mommy time while he can play and learn 🙂 Love that it reads the story but lets the kids really interact with the characters and scenes!
Denise Crockett says
My girls are going to LOVE this! Thanks for the info on getting more stories for free!
Sandra Watts says
This is something my grand daughter would enjoy.
DEBRA GIFFORD says
This is cool! I was thinking my grandsons had outgrown these as books but maybe my youngest grandson would enjoy this!
Stephanie says
I love this!!! My 5 year old is starting to read and I am sure she would enjoy this!!
Rebecca Highley May says
I think it's great that the 3D Fairy Tell Book has the options of the program either reading to the child or letting the child read the book. It gives them one on one interaction which helps a child read and comprehend.
Rebecca Highley May says
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trista martinez romero says
This looks like a really neat app. I am going to have to download it to play with the kids
Elaine Dalley says
That's awesome!
Lesa says
I love this app, the pictures look amazing and games too! I wish my kids were little again!
jane farris says
What a fun App! Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Aguero says
Who doesn't like fairy tales and gnomes. What a great giveaway.
Dee Lafrenz says
I love the interaction of these. Thanks for the suggestions.
Carol Burgess says
My girls will love these apps. They love interactive games
Jennifer Aguero says
This would be a perfect gift for any child over 5 who can read.
Jay A. says
That's so cute. I have lots of nieces and nephews that would love something like this. I am definitely going to recommend.
Jennifer Burnside says
My daughter would love this app!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Trixi O. says
This looks like a great app for when my grandbaby gets a little older! I would love to read to her & this would be a lot of fun for both of us. I will have to try this out!
Sandra Crispo says
I can't do downloads but will tell my children in case they want to do this for their kids!!
leslie ross says
This is so cute I want
Lisa Coomer Queen says
These books look awesome. My grandchildren would really enjoy it. Great review!
Cheryl says
This looks like sweet fun for children. I always loved fairy tales.
Christina G says
These 3D books are so engaging for children.
Renee Rousseau says
Nice to have honest reviews of games and books before spending time trying them all out. Thanks!
carmen miller says
Love these 3D Po -Up Books for children. They are so colorful, and keep little ones entertained.
Lesa says
I loved reading fairy tales to my kids when they were younger! This looks so colorful and inviting! Too bad my kids are too old for this now!
leeanna haugen says
Unfortunately, my phone isn't compatible. However, I am always looking for cool apps on my phone for the kids. I used to be totally anti-phones for kids. Oh, how that has changed. Although my children do not have their own phone, they sure use mine a lot. I have to admit it comes in pretty handy on long car rides or in the doctor's office. My eleven-month-old already knows how to swipe the screen back and forth. Thanks for introducing all the cool products you come across.
Michell Elizondo says
I love this, my kids are tech savvy and I'm always trying to find ways to engage them with something better.
Lisa F. says
How cool is that that there is the option for it to be read or be told. As the child develops reading skills, this can help them. Thanks for the info!
janice urffer says
My granddaughter would enjoy this.
Alvina Carder says
i really like this and so does my grand daughter
Gloria Walshver says
All children love fairy tales I did.
Dee Lafrenz says
What a cute way for children to learn to read. This would be perfect for my Grand Daughter. Thanks for the review.
Linda Buzard-Moffitt says
These are SO Cute Very Neat would definitely help interest a child into reading