In today’s world, children are no stranger to technology. The Mighty League, Terrible Taunting Storybook App uses technology to educate and promote awareness of differences for children in a fun and an interactive way. The book is based upon the real life of Jonathon Murphy, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, and is written by his sister Molly.
This a great app for kids that offer music, customizable characters, narration, and the ability to record their own narration. I shared the app with my nine-year old niece and she enjoyed reading the book. On our first read through, we both missed the secret notebook, which contains additional information about Asperger’s syndrome and bullying, and some of the interactive elements. So this is an app that a child could use multiple times and see something new each time. It has more than 70 different interactive elements such as waving capes, sniffing hedgehog, and speech bubbles.
The app is ideal for children ages 5-11. It is available for iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android (phones/tablets), Kindle Fire, Nook, PC, and Mac. Find out more about Geek Club at http://geekclubbooks.com.
This a great resource for parents, counselors and teachers. It has project based learning curriculum, which aligns with common core state standards, available for free download.
DESCRIPTION
The adorkable JMan and his plucky hedgehog sidekick, Mr. Redge are the unstoppable, secret superhero team who save a classmate from the poking pranks of Dr. Evil Touch! Join this quirky duo on their quest to stop a bully, make the school playground a peaceful place, and more importantly, make a new friend who likes crime fighting, capes and karate, too. Discover JMan’s hidden notebook on each page about what it’s like to be an Aspie.
GIVEAWAY
Geek Club Books is celebrating the debut of their Mighty League Book App series with an iPad Mini Giveaway!
One winner will receive:
- A brand new iPad Mini
- The Terrible Taunting Storybook App by Geek Club Books
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on November 16th. Winner will be announced November 18th at Geek Club Book’s blog.
Don’t miss a moment of the fun; enter today and be sure to stop by Geek Club Book’s blog on the 18th to see if you won. (Or, better yet, subscribe to their blog and have the winner announcement delivered to your inbox!)
Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary copy of the app in exchange for honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. Views and opinions expressed are my own.
Sharon says
11 November, 2013 at 10:49 amSounds great. I’ll have to pass this one to someone with kids.
GOD BLESS!
Wanda says
11 November, 2013 at 11:44 amIt’s a neat little app that kids are bound to enjoy and learn something in the process.
LaVonne says
11 November, 2013 at 11:34 amThanks, Wanda. There are so many apps out there and it takes time to find the good ones. This sounds like a good tool for one of the shelters that I know have a high volume of young children who deal with the “homeless” stigma. Have a blessed day.
Wanda says
11 November, 2013 at 12:01 pmThere really are so many to choose from. I like that this one is both fun and educational. Have a Happy Monday!
Ceil says
11 November, 2013 at 12:58 pmHi Wanda! I have a nephew with Autism, and he has a terrible time with socialization. He just doesn’t understand social cues. It just breaks my heart.
How wonderful that an author could be inspired by a journey like this to write a book. I hope it will foster more understanding in the world of differences. Maybe even some toleration and trying to connect. I know it would be so appreciated.
Great to know about books like this!
Ceil
Wanda says
11 November, 2013 at 4:48 pmYes it’s a wonderful resource. I hearing a more and more children being diagnosed with Autism these days.
Susannah says
11 November, 2013 at 1:57 pmThis sounds awesome! What a blessing to have a new way to share God’s truth with kiddos!
Wanda says
11 November, 2013 at 4:51 pmYes, it’s a handy resource for teaching children tolerance and acceptance of differences.
Susan Wachtel says
11 November, 2013 at 10:53 pmDear Wanda,
That books sounds very good. An excellent way to help children learn about others who may be different. It sounds like it make the learning fun too.
Pray that you are doing well!
Susan
Wanda says
13 November, 2013 at 7:15 amHi Susan, I think it’s a fun way to teach kids. Wish they had books like this back when I was kid.